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CIA Training Tips & Tools

CIA training techniques are based on Cis Frankel's unique perception of the bond between man and dog that is a result of mutual work and play. Frankel created "PET2" Training that involves Pattern, Environment, Temperaments, of the dog + owner. She's introduced this set of principles that makes training more comfortable, enjoyable and effective. By following these principles, the dog and the owner will have an easy and concise formula that is effective in any environment. It provides the tools necessary to correct behavior problems and create fun teaching strategies for different situations.

CIA Training Tips
Following on these pages are edited Training Tips covering three important areas:

Basic Training: The Relationship

Training the Rookie: Housebreaking

Combat Training: Keeping Your Dog Out of the Medic's Tent

My book offers more comprehensive examples of these and other training areas. I invite you to keep checking back here as I continue to add and update this collection.

CIA Training Tools
Throughout Cis' book Urban Dog, the importance of thinking of training as a series of patterns that utilize and promote games as a form of communication is emphasized. Good communication opens the doors for a deeper bond. You learn to communicate by introducing a vocabulary of words (commands) which are applicable to the living environment.

Tools are used to communicate and add the fun factor. The following are three tools used for training, with descriptions of use:

The Leash

Hoop & Commands

Whistle Works

The book is more comprehensive and offers added ideas. Keep looking out for additional updated tool listings.