Required
In at least the first four weeks after your dog's stay I want you to to be more structured with their daily routine than you normally would to ease your dog's transition back into your home.
General Rules to Follow
No Furniture
This one is more for you than your pup. When sticking to a no furniture rule you are practicing setting a strict boundary in the house, and your dog is practicing respecting a boundary you have put in place. At the end of the two week you are welcome to start inviting your pup up on the cough again as long as you do not see any negative behaviors as a result (guarding or general bratty-ness).
Leash on Until Reliable
Let your dog drag their leash around the house until they are reliably listening to your commands. Dollar tree has great cheap leashes that can easily be cut to a foot or two in length so your dog can safely drag it. This leash will act as your communication system for your pup. You can use it to grab them from the yard if they play keep away, correct for jumping on guests (or you) and correct for jumping on the couch!
Walks 2x Daily
The more you can get your pup on leash, the better! We always aim for at least two walks a day and about 2 miles total a day, but remember, your walks do not have to be about distance but about their mental effort put forth for the task at hand. Mentally challenging work is MUCH more tiring than physical.
No Unsupervised Free Time!
For most dogs who participate in undesirable behaviors, unsupervised free time is a recipe for disaster this soon after a training camp. These two weeks should be about learning experiences. A good general rule of thumb is if you are not able to give your dog at least 20% of your attention, then they should be in their crate.
Work for Meals
Working for meals is a fantastic way to ensure long term success. This will help create muscle memory in both the dog and handler and keeps skills sharp once the dog has left our program. Work your dogs obedience in active sessions, practice simple things like sit, touch, or go to bed in the house to build up your muscle memory.