Do you & your dog need the Auto Check-in?

Ever wish that your dog could pay attention to you, even in distracting situations? Well, it is possible - and easy to learn! Find out why so many trainers value the Auto Check-in as a "must-have" skill for all dogs.

Easy to teach any dog, the Auto Check-in (ACI) opens a whole new world of communication and connection between you and your dog.

Getting started with the ACI is a snap. You need yourself, some treats, a dog and a bit of patience. Oh yes - and some real enthusiastic praise for your genius dog when he gets it right.

The ACI teaches your dog the value of checking in with you. Forget nagging him with "watch me! watch me!" Instead, help your dog develop the skill to check in with you of his own free will.

You can do this anywhere, anytime – sitting on the steps to your house, while watching TV, in the backyard, the bathroom, the kitchen, anywhere. 

When your dog offers you her full attention, you really have the dog's mind in connection with yours. From there, almost anything is possible!

This course will teach you how to train the ACI from the very beginning right through to putting it to work in highly distracting situations. Join us and find out why the ACI is one of the foundation Relationship Centered Training skills.

Voluntary Attention

The ACI is built on the power of volitional behavior - meaning, behavior that the dog chooses to do of their own free will. Empower your dog to communicate with you using this positively dog-friendly technique that is fun, easy and powerful.

  • Connection requires attention - the ACI improves your relationship with your dog

  • Ideal for any age dog, whether brand new puppy, shelter dog or recent adoptee

  • Absolute must-have skill for reactive dogs!

  • Empowers fearful & anxious dogs to let you know they need support

  • When the dog checks in, you have their full attention - and then, anything's possible!

What people are saying . . .

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Auto check in

Samantha Walpole

"Simple but not simplistic". This exercise lays a necessary foundation for any dog owner who wants to improve their relationship with their dog. It will make a huge difference when moving on to other activities and lessons.

"Simple but not simplistic". This exercise lays a necessary foundation for any dog owner who wants to improve their relationship with their dog. It will make a huge difference when moving on to other activities and lessons.

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Marvelous and easy!

Marilee Cole

I am a firm believer in auto check in and have always taught my dogs to check in vs watch me . This is a marvelous and easy method with wonderful results!

I am a firm believer in auto check in and have always taught my dogs to check in vs watch me . This is a marvelous and easy method with wonderful results!

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Automatic Check In

Carol Schajer

Loved this lecture I taught the : “watch me-watch me-WATCH ME!!!! “ with varying degrees of success The theory/goal behind automatic check in is e...

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Loved this lecture I taught the : “watch me-watch me-WATCH ME!!!! “ with varying degrees of success The theory/goal behind automatic check in is easy to understand. The instructions are clear and simple

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Course curriculum

    1. How to use this course

    1. What is the Auto Check-In?

    2. What is the Goal of the Auto Check-In

    3. VIDEO HOW-TO: Teaching the Auto Check-In

    4. Teaching the Auto Check-In Step by Step

    5. PRINT THIS - How To Teach the Auto Check-In

    6. Working Around Distractions

    7. Test your learning

    8. Troubleshooting the ACI

    1. More resources for you

    2. Before you go . . .

About this course

  • $9.99
  • 11 lessons

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Enjoy access to the course for one year.

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