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Training Recording Guide

Learn how to record training sessions effectively for accurate AI categorization and meaningful insights.

Your voice recordings are processed by AI to extract duration, categorize activities, and capture key observations. Following these best practices ensures accurate categorization and generates valuable training reports.

Quick Tips

Five essential principles for effective voice recording

1
Start with Duration
Begin with how long the session lasted. Use clear phrases like "45 minutes of..." or "Duration 20 minutes..."
2
Name the Training Type
Use specific terminology: "Basic obedience" instead of "training", "Public access training" instead of "went to store"
3
Include Observations
Mention 3-5 concrete details: commands practiced, behaviors observed, environment, successes or challenges
4
Keep It Concise
Structure efficiently: Duration → Training Type → Key Details. Be clear and to the point
5
Speak Clearly
Use normal pace with clear pronunciation. Avoid filler words ("um", "uh"). Pause briefly between points

Duration Formats

The system recognizes multiple time formats-use whichever feels natural

Format Example Phrases
Minutes only 30 minutes, 45 min, twenty minutes
Hours only 1 hour, 2 hours, one hour
Hours + Minutes 1 hour 30 minutes, 2 hours 15 min
Decimal hours 1.5 hours, 2.25 hours
Prefixed Duration: 45 minutes, Time: 1 hour

Training Categories

Use these specific categories for accurate AI classification

Foundation Training
  • Basic Obedience
  • Leash Training
  • Socialization
Behavioral Development
  • Dog to Dog Interaction
  • Body Awareness
  • Impulse Control
  • Problem Behavior Correction
Service & Public Access
  • Task Training
  • Public Access Training
  • Distraction Proofing
Care & Husbandry
  • Husbandry
  • House and Crate Manners
Desensitization
  • Desensitization
Certifications
  • Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
  • AKC Community Canine
  • AKC Urban CGC
  • Service Dog Certification

Recording Examples

See how effective recordings differ from vague ones

Bad Basic Obedience
"Worked with Max today on training."
Issues: No duration, vague "training", no specific details
Good Basic Obedience
"30 minutes basic obedience. Practiced sit, down, stay. Max held 2-minute stays. Responded well to hand signals."
Strengths: Clear duration, specific category, concrete commands, behavioral observation
Bad Public Access
"Took Bella to the store for a while. She did okay."
Issues: No duration, unclear category, subjective assessment
Good Public Access
"1 hour public access training at grocery store. Practiced heel, under command at checkout. Bella ignored shoppers, startled once by cart."
Strengths: Exact duration, specific location/category, concrete behaviors, success and challenge noted
Bad Leash Training
"Went for a walk, maybe 20 minutes."
Issues: Uncertain duration, "walk" instead of training type
Good Leash Training
"20 minutes leash training. Focused on loose leash walking and heel. Rocky pulled twice near other dogs but recovered quickly."
Strengths: Definite duration, specific training type, targeted skill, challenge identified

Recording Strategies

Tips for more efficient voice logging

Use Efficient Language
Instead of:
"We worked on teaching Max to sit and stay"
Say:
"Practiced sit and stay"
Batch Similar Details
Instead of:
"Practiced sit. Practiced down. Practiced stay."
Say:
"Practiced sit, down, and stay"
Prioritize Information
Must include:
Duration + Training category
Should include:
2-3 specific activities or commands
Nice to have:
Performance notes or observations
Final Recording Checklist

Before you press record, mentally prepare:

  • How long was the session? (State duration first)
  • Which training category does this fit? (Use specific terminology)
  • What specific commands, tasks, or behaviors were practiced?
  • Any notable successes or challenges?
  • Can I say all this clearly and concisely?
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