Lesson

White Belt - 5 min
Name Recognition
Make their name mean: look at me, good things happen.
5 min
NAME
Eye contact
Guided rep 1 / 5
Stand three feet away with pea-sized treats ready.
0/3
clean reps
1. Setup
2. Cue
3. Mark
4. Reward
Set the room up so name recognition can win before you cue.
Why it matters
Every cue starts with attention. Doodles are social, curious, and easily pulled away by smells, people, and movement. A valuable name cue gives you the first half-second you need.
Training steps
1
Stand three feet away with pea-sized treats ready.
2
Say their name once in a warm voice.
3
The instant they glance at you, mark yes and treat.
4
If they do not look in two seconds, make a soft kissy sound, then reward the glance.
5
Do ten reps, stop while they still want more, and repeat later.
Doodle pro tip
If the name has been overused, choose a training nickname for two weeks. It resets the value without nagging.
Success signs
✓ Looks within two seconds
✓ Works in two rooms
✓ No repeated name needed
Common mistake
Repeating the name until it becomes background noise.
0/3 sessions
Complete one focused session.