Purpose: This class will teach you the fundamentals of training a dog the basics all dogs should know. The techniques to be applied are based on developing and strengthening a trusting relationship between the human and the dog using positive reinforcement.
Course Information: This class is designed for the beginning dog trainer who wants to learn how to teach a dog the basic skills and behaviors all dogs should know. It is best used with any dog over the age of six months who has never taken a training class before or needs a refresher on basic manners. The trainer will learn how to precisely signal a dog’s correct response with a small hand-held “clicker” and reward the behavior so that it will more likely happen again. Obedience exercises such as sit, stand, down, and stay are introduced, as are loose-leash walking, polite greetings, “leave-it”, attention and the really reliable recall – skills crucial to the pet dog living in our society. The trainer will gain a better understanding of what dogs need and can be expected to achieve dogs in the household. Problem behaviors are also covered such as jumping, digging, barking, housebreaking, etc.
NOTE: You will also have video homework required to be sent for feedback from the Instructor.
Prerequisites: None
What you can expect to learn from this course:
- Understand how dogs learn and how to use equipment
- Learn to use a clicker and positive reinforcement
- Learn the skills needed to continue training your dog throughout its development
- Learn to teach your dog to sit, down, stand, attention, loose lead walk, leave it, recall, stay, and end unwanted behaviors such as jumping and barking.
Additional Equipment: $130.00 See below for a detailed description of the kit needed and how to order.
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Equipment and Manual: Positive Techniques Training Kit. This kit is required for this course and is necessary to train your puppy by the methods demonstrated. There is an additional $130.00 fee to cover the cost of this kit and it will be supplied to you. The proper tools are essential for the proper results. This cost is significantly lower than what you would pay retail. Please note this is a one time purchase. The kit is used in all of the positive reinforcement courses. If you have previously taken a course in the Positive Reinforcement Series, you will only pay for the manual which is an additional $20.00.
This kit includes the following special training tools to be shipped to you after you register:
Training Leash
Freedom harness
Limited Slip Collar
2 Food Stuffable Toys
Clicker
Face Wrap
Class Manual
Click HERE to order and specify the class you are taking, and where you want the materials sent.
Instructor: Susan Sharpe
Course Length: 6 one-hour sessions
Course Cost –
For Credit OnDemand: $240.00
Payment plan available – 3 monthly payments of $90.00 each.
Student Information:
Access to this course will expire in 6 months. Therefore, you have 6 months to complete this course from the date of registration.
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You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.
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