Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Why, Why Now & Why Me?
  • 2

    Module 1: Foundations for Effective Dog Training

    • Getting organised

    • The History of Dogs

    • The History of Dog Training

    • Labels

    • Confidence Building
  • 3

    Module 2: Make it Rewarding

    • Welcome to Module 2

    • Identify Rewards for your dog

    • Assessing and Selecting Food Rewards

    • Carrying Food into Training Area

    • Rewards vs Reinforcement
  • 4

    Module 3: Working Safely with Food Rewards

    • Welcome to Module 3 - In Good Hands

    • Before we begin working with food

    • Food Delivery Pattern - Breakfast in Bed

    • Food Delivery Pattern - Shopping

    • More Delivery Patterns
  • 5

    Module 4: Reward Predicting Stimuli

    • Reward Predicting Stimuli - Introduction

    • Cue Relevance

    • Changing a Cue

    • Markers another Reward Predicting Stimulus
  • 6

    Module 5: Dogs Experience Emotions Too

    • Introduction

    • Emotional Behaviour

    • Canine Brains and Stress

    • Dopamine

    • Trigger Stacking

    • Create a Wellness Plan
  • 7

    Module 6: Teaching Safety Behaviours

    • Welcome

    • Blocking - for dogs that jump and grab

    • Crate Training Rescue Dogs

    • House Training on Cue

    • Luring

    • Safe Tug Toy Play

    • Stop at the door

    • Teaching Go Behind
  • 8

    Module 7: Walks as Therapy

    • Welcome to Module 7

    • Appropriate Socialisation

    • Familiarisation

    • Habituation

    • Sensitive Exposure
  • 9

    Reflection and Review

    • Reflection and Course Certificate