Methodology Packs: Why Software Vocabulary Signals Camp Membership

The Lost Prospect Lesson

"I need to test your behavior-tracking features against my science-based protocols" — methodology fit is sales qualification, not aesthetics.

Software signals camp through vocabulary, required fields, and defaults. Balanced-only fields alienate R+ trainers; absence of behavior logs fails LIMA consultants.

Neutral Core, Pack Extensions

Shared lifecycle stages and 3 Ds vocabulary. Pack A adds e-collar working level, distance ladder. Pack B adds reinforcement rate, ABC logs, DS/CC parameters — without showing aversive-tool fields to force-free workflows.

Class and Facility Implications

Puppy class skews Pack B. Board-and-train facilities may run Pack A on one program and Pack B on behavior mod. Same org, different packs per program template.

Evaluation Question

Can I hide your camp's fields without breaking my workflow? Can I log ABC incidents without obedience letter grades on reactivity?

Scenario

Science-based class trainer enables Pack B. Scorecard shows stage and trend on focus skill "guest greetings" — not B+. Balanced B&T program on Pack A logs working level handoff to owner.

Platform

Dog training documentation software and dog training progress tracking software with methodology packs serve dog training class software and B&T from one library.