Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson One

    • Lesson One - Thinking About Emotions and the Function of Behaviours

    • Canine Brains, The Limbic System, Fear and Stress

    • Presentation and Activities
  • 2

    Lesson Two - Learning with a Cup On A Stick

    • Dogs and Learning

    • Cup Loading Skills

    • Cup On A Stick - More handler skills

    • Physical and Mental Fitness

  • 3

    Lesson Three - Rewards

    • Rewards - What Are They?

    • Rewards and Reinforcement - always the same?

  • 4

    Lesson Four - Reward Delivery

    • Reward Delivery - Enhancing the Reward Experience

    • Breakfast in Bed Delivery Pattern

    • Table Service Delivery Pattern

    • Throwing Delivery Patterns

    • Shopping Delivery Pattern

  • 5

    Lesson Five - Conditions, Context and Contingencies

    • Conditions, Context and Contingencies Presentation
  • 6

    Lesson Six - Bringing it all together

    • Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows

    • Power of Rhythm

    • Take a moment and reflect
  • 7

    Bonus Presentation

    • Markers