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Course Description
Throughout this course, we'll dive into the world of dog training, first by starting off with a bit of dog training history and breed recognition, which will offer insight to breeds' intelligence. You'll not only learn basic dog training guides, but also learn the common advanced commands like stop, steady, back up, and give, and then determine whether or not you and Fido are ready for Off-Lead Training, which can be fun and tedious at the same time. We'll explore various methods of advanced training including Clicker Training and the theory of the Monks of New Skete.
This course will train you above and beyond the basics of sit, come and stay, to show you dog training that includes understanding your dog in dog terms. By knowing the traits of your dog's breed and taking full advantage of the attributes of that breed, you will create a fulfilling and fun relationship with your furry friend.
Topics Include:
The Importance of Dog Training
History Of Dog Training
Dog Intelligence
Setting the Stage for Training
Becoming a Master
Sit, Shake and Play Dead
Simple Solutions to Problematic Behaviors
Advanced Commands In Detail
Off-Lead Training
Clicker Training
Monks Of New Skete Training Theory
Working Dog Training
Dog Sports
Fun Tricks And Games
Training Programs & Approaches You Can Put Into Practice
Organizations And Clubs
Where to Turn: Additional Dog Training Resources
Toward the end of the course you'll learn more about some of the advanced tricks like bow, roll over, through the hoop, the four-footed fax, and wiggle, giggle, freeze! Lastly, if you're still yearning for more information about your dog's breed, where to find competitions or more training information, we'll talk about the major dog clubs and organizations that exist today. Grab a bag of treats, your leash and your pooch, it's time to have some good ol' barkin' fun!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: The Importance of Dog Training
This lesson discusses the benefits and rewards that come from training your dog.
Lesson 2: History Of Dog Training
Know your breed and its capabilities. Some breeds simply are more trainable than others are.
Lesson 3: Dog Intelligence
The capacity to learn basic obedience is inherent in all dogs. Dogs want to learn, you simply need to give them the tools and structure to do so.
Lesson 4: Setting the Stage for Training
This lesson teaches you how to gauge your dog's personality and the tools needed to start training him.
Lesson 5: Becoming a Master: Mastering the Basics of Dog Training
In this lesson we will discuss leash training, chewing habits and housetraining.
Lesson 6: Sit, Shake and Play Dead: Tips for Successful Trick Training
This lesson will teach you how to train your dog to fetch, shake hands and perform other basic tricks.
Lesson 7: Angry, Annoying or Aggressive Dog? Simple Solutions to Problematic Behaviors
This lesson discusses how to control some of your dog's bad habits including barking and running away.
Lesson 8: Advanced Commands In Detail
Advanced training, or obedience training, usually refers to going above and beyond the basic training of commands like sit, down, stay, heel, and come, to high level competitions with the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club.
Lesson 9: Off-Lead Training
There are a few tools to use and they simple promote the act of graduating from one very short walking leash, to a long leash or line to ultimately off-lead fun.
Lesson 10: Clicker Training
When it comes to training equipment, the clicker has taken the accessories market by storm and has become one of the most popular methods of positive reinforcement training in recent years.
Lesson 11: Monks of New Skete Training Theory
Renowned for breeding German shepherds, the Monks train according to a unique program based on understanding canine behavior and enhancing the bond between the dog and the owner.
Lesson 12: Working Dog Training
Many dogs today are put to work, assisting both professionally and personally in the day to day life of others.
Lesson 13: Dog Sports
Whether it's advanced training for play, competitive sports or dog showing, the specialties mentioned in this lesson are some of the most common.
Lesson 14: Fun Tricks And Games
Cool tricks to teach your dog to impress all your friends!
Lesson 15: Training Programs & Approaches You Can Put Into Practice
This lesson discusses the difference between positive reinforcement and punishment.
Lesson 16: Organizations And Clubs
There are many clubs across the country and some that span the globe, all offering specific and useful information about your dog's breed.
Lesson 17: Where to Turn: Additional Dog Training Resources
Here are some books and additional web sites that will help you with training your dog.
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Dog Training All-In-One: Beginner to Advanced Techniques
This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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"What was most helpful was the behavior issues, understanding command words, and becoming pack leader. I was a great help for me and my dog. Being a pet sitter, also helped with becoming a pack leader." -- Karen T.
"It was a great class, my instructor very nice, very helpful, and Always there for me. I feel like I know her. She gave a lot of positive reinforcement and made me feel like she was working with me, and in my cornor. She answered all my questions, and I hope she is the instructor in my next class." -- Bonnie G.
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