--- title: Resource library --- [![Focus Dog Training Logo](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Focus%20Icon.jpeg?width=250&height=250&name=Focus%20Icon.jpeg "Focus Dog Training Logo")](https://focusdogtraining.online?hsLang=en) ## Resource Library Welcome to our resource library! This library is constantly growing and evolving, so if there's anything you'd like us to add here let us know! # Focus Game Cards These are step by step breakdowns of our go to games and training protocols!  Scroll through for inspiration or if you know what you're looking, for click one of the options below: - #### [**Training Foundations**](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Training_foundations) - #### [**Loose Lead Walking**](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#LooseLeadWalking) - #### [**Recall**](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Recall) - #### [Disengagement](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Disengagement) - #### [**Conversation Starters**](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#ConversationStarters) - #### **[Management Strategies](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Management)** - #### **[Confidence Boosters](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Confidence)** - #### **[Brain Games and Play](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#BrainGames)** - #### **[Calmness](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Calmness)** - #### **[Reading Dogs](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#ReadingDogs)** - #### [**Puppy Skills**](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#PuppySkills) - #### [Training Equipment](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#equipment) - #### [Ebooks and Guides](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/resource-library#Ebooks) # Training Foundations The Basics! These skills are the most important, if we don't have solid foundation skills we'll struggle when things get harder. Even if your dog is fifteen, it's always worth refreshing the basics every now and then, whether it's for you or your dog. ## The Marker Word [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Marker%20Word.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Name Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Name%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Arousal Levels [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Arousal%20Levels.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Location, Location, Location [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Locations.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Bucket [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Bucket.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Bucket Worksheet [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Bucket%20Worksheet.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Dog Time Ideas [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Dog%20Time%20Ideas..pdf?hsLang=en) ## Sleep Tracker [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Sleep%20Tracker.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 300 Peck (Building Duration) [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/300%20Peck%20-%20Game%20Card.pdf?hsLang=en) # Loose Lead Walking There's no one right way to teach loose lead walking, try the different techniques and see what works best for you and your dog. ## With Me [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/With%20me.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Drunk Dog Walking [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Drunk%20dog%20walking-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Walking down the aisle [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Walking%20down%20the%20aisle.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Spartan Walking [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Spartan%20Walking.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Reward Zone [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Reward%20Zone.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Go Sniff! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Go%20Sniff!.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Temptation Stations [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Temptation%20Stations.pdf?hsLang=en) # Recall A rock solid recall takes time, patience, and practise practise practise. From starting out to working with distractions, these games have you covered. ## Charging your recall cue [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Charging%20Your%20Recall%20Cue.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Ping Pong Recall [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Ping%20Pong%20Recalls.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Recall Circuits [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Recall%20Circuits.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Funder [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Funder-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 30 days to recall success [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/30%20days%20to%20recall%20success-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Premack Principle [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Premack%20Principle.pdf?hsLang=en) # Disengagement (look away from that thing!) This skill is essential for recall, lead walking, settling in public and anything that involves existing calmly around distractions. ## D.M.T [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/D.M.T.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Counting Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Counting%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Mouse Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Mouse%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Disengagement Pattern [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Disengagement%20pattern-2.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Bucket Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Bucket%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Look at It [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Look%20at%20it.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Auto leave it [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Auto%20Leave%20it-1.pdf?hsLang=en) # Conversation Starters These are the games that get your dog switched on and ready to work with you. ## The Orientation Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Orientation%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Up Down Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Up%20Down%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Touch [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Touch.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Step [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Step.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Spins and Twists [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Spins%20and%20Twists.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Middle [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Middle.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Magic Hand [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Magic%20Hand.pdf?hsLang=en) # Management Strategies These techniques exist to help prevent dogs practising undesirable behaviours ## A-B [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/A%20-%20B.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 1,2,3 Treat [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/1%2c%202%2c%203%20-%20Treat.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Find it! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Find%20it!.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Let's Go [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Lets%20go.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Magnet Hand [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Magnet%20Hand.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Management Plan: Greeting Guests [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Greeting%20guests%20Management%20Plan.pdf?hsLang=en) # Confidence Boosters Games and techniques for boosting your dog's confidence  ## Cardboard Chaos [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Cardboard%20Chaos.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Free Work [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Free%20work..pdf?hsLang=en) ## Noise Box [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Noise%20Box.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Cone Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Cone%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Harness Confidence [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Harness%20Confidence.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Super Bowls [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Super%20Bowls.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Pet, Pet, Pause [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Pet%20Pet%20Pause.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Sound Desensitisation [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Sound%20desensitising-1.pdf?hsLang=en) # Brain Games and Play Play is a fabulous way to build skills, build your bond and stimulate your dog's clever brain.  ## Tuggy [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Tuggy.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Finished [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Finished.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Swaps [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Swaps.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Simple Scent Work [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Simple%20scent%20work.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Hunting for Toys [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Hunting%20for%20toys..pdf?hsLang=en) ## Biscuit Trees [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Biscuit%20trees!-1.pdf?hsLang=en) # Calmness Calmness is absolutely something we can teach, it just takes practise! ## Go say hi [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Go%20say%20hi.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Magic Mat [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Magic%20Mat.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Treat Sharing [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Treat%20Sharing.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Thank you! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Thank%20You.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Doorbell Zen [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Doorbell%20Zen.pdf?hsLang=en) # Reading Dogs Being able to read our dogs body language is an essential part of training! ## Canine Ladder of Aggression [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Canine%20Ladder%20of%20Aggression.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Arousal Levels [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Arousal%20Levels-1.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Dog Conversations [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Dog%20Conversations.pdf?hsLang=en) # Puppy Skills Games for puppies! All of these games can be started as soon as your puppy comes home. ## Crate Games [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Crate%20games.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Follow Me [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Follow%20Me.pdf?hsLang=en) ## The Flitting Game [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/The%20Flitting%20Game.pdf?hsLang=en) ## What have you got? [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/What%20have%20you%20got.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Default Sit [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Default%20Sit.pdf?hsLang=en) # Training Equipment ## All about harnesses [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Harnesses.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Long line handling [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Long%20line%20handling.pdf?hsLang=en) ## Focus Guides These ebooks are full of tips and tricks to overcome common training struggles. Whether you need help with those pesky puppy teeth, or want to learn more about enriching your dog's life, we've got you covered. ![Puppies - Focus Guide-1](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Puppies%20-%20Focus%20Guide-1.png?width=773&height=1001&name=Puppies%20-%20Focus%20Guide-1.png) ## The Focus Guide to Puppies This is our Puppy raising 101 [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Puppies%20-%20Focus%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Puppy Biting - Focus Guide](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Puppy%20Biting%20-%20Focus%20Guide.png?width=1545&height=2000&name=Puppy%20Biting%20-%20Focus%20Guide.png) ## The Focus Guide to Puppy Biting Your one stop shop for reducing puppy biting [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Puppy%20Biting%20-%20Focus%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Focus Guide - Toilet Training](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Focus%20Guide%20-%20Toilet%20Training.png?width=1545&height=2000&name=Focus%20Guide%20-%20Toilet%20Training.png) ## The Focus Guide to Toilet Training This guide talks you through how to toilet train your puppy with ease! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Toilet%20Training%20-%20Focus%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Focus Guide - Kids and Dogs](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Focus%20Guide%20-%20Kids%20and%20Dogs.png?width=1545&height=2000&name=Focus%20Guide%20-%20Kids%20and%20Dogs.png) ## The Focus Guide to Kids and Dogs If you have kids and dogs in your household this is a must read! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Kids%20and%20Dogs%20-%20Focus%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en) ![Enrichment - Focus Guide](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Enrichment%20-%20Focus%20Guide.png?width=1545&height=2000&name=Enrichment%20-%20Focus%20Guide.png) ## The Focus Guide to Enrichment Everything Enrichment! All good training plans start here [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Enrichment%20-%20Focus%20Guide%202025.pdf?hsLang=en) ![1-May-22-2025-09-03-22-5363-AM](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/1-May-22-2025-09-03-22-5363-AM.png?width=1545&height=2000&name=1-May-22-2025-09-03-22-5363-AM.png) ## The Focus Guide to Jumping Up If you're struggling to keep those pesky paws on the floor, this ones for you! [Download](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hubfs/Jumping%20Up%20-%20Focus%20Guide.pdf?hsLang=en) [![Focus Dog Training Logo](https://www.focusdogtraining.online/hs-fs/hubfs/Focus%20Icon.jpeg?width=250&height=250&name=Focus%20Icon.jpeg "Focus Dog Training Logo")](https://focusdogtraining.online?hsLang=en) © 2026 Focus Dog Training. All rights reserved.