Skill Codex

9 skills in the Valkyrie's arsenal

Foundations

Down (Lie Down)

Teaching Bryn to lie down on cue — a calm, stable position that's the foundation for settle and place work.

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Name/Focus (Watch Me)

Teaching Bryn to look at you when she hears her name — the gateway to every other skill.

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Sit

The simplest position cue and often the first skill a dog learns — a building block for impulse control and polite greetings.

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Drop It

Teaching Bryn to release whatever is in her mouth on cue — a safety essential and the key to productive play.

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Leave It

Teaching Bryn to disengage from something tempting on cue — a critical safety skill and impulse control builder.

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Recall (Come)

Teaching Bryn to come reliably when called — the most important safety skill you'll teach.

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Stay / Wait

Teaching Bryn to hold her current position until released — the backbone of impulse control and safety.

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Loose-Leash Walking

Walking together without pulling — the longest skill to train and the one that requires the most patience and consistency.

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Place / Settle

Teaching Bryn to go to a designated spot and relax there — an essential life skill for calm household behavior and public outings.

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