Courses Offerings By Topic
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Behavioral Issues-Positive Reinforcement
How to END Problem Behaviors
Curing Canine Anxiety
Unwanted Jumping
Ending Door Bolting
Loose-Lead Walking and Really Reliable Recall
Digging, Barking, Chewing and Puppy Nipping
Housetraining
House Training and Crate Training the Toy Dog
Breeding and Genetics
Dog Breeding and Genetics
Canine Behavioral Biology
Origin and Evolution of the Dog
Breeding and Whelping
Imprinting Puppies with Humans for a Lifetime of Positive Interaction
Canine Actors Training and Dog Tricks
Animal Actors: Preparing Your Dog for Studio Animal Work
Animal Actors: Preparing Yourself for Studio Animal Handling
Animal Actors: Taking your Act on the Road-How to Get Studio Animal Work
Dog Tricks: Basic Tricks
Dog Tricks: Advanced Tricks
Dog Tricks: Really Advanced Tricks
Canine Massage Therapy Certification
Canine Anatomy and Physiology
Introductory Canine Massage
Advanced Canine Massage
Competitive Obedience
Connie Cleveland Problem Solving Webinar: Novice/Open
Connie Cleveland Problem Solving Webinar: Utility
Beginning Obedience Training
Advanced Obedience Training
Training for Novice Competition
Training for Open Competition
Training for Utility Competition
Detection Dogs (coming in summer, 2008)
Beginning Detection Basics
Detection Training I
Detection Training II
Working Detection Dog I
Working Detection Dog II
Problem Solving Seminar: Detection Dogs
Dog Behavior
The Psychology of Your Dog
Basic Puppy Training
Basic Dog Training
Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog and Dog-Human Interactions
Advanced Dog Training
Learning Theory
Advanced Canine Body Language
Canine Perception, Intelligence and Emotion
Canine Cognition
Advanced Problem Behaviors
Doggie Daycare Behavior Training (summer, 2008)
Dog Language
Dog Interaction
Dog Daycare Supervision
Dogs in Harness
Sledding: Basic Mushing
Sledding: Advanced Mushing
Conditioning the Performance Dog
Training Your Dog to Pull
Weight Pull I
Weight Pull II
Dog Health and Nutrition
Basic Dog Care
First Aid and CPR
Conditioning the Athletic Dog
Foundations of Grooming
The Senior Dog Care
Toy Dog Health and Care
Tellington TTouch™
Holistic Dog Level I
"Pre"habilitation for Puppies-"Pre"serving Function and "Pre"venting Injury
Raw Fed Dogs (The Raw Food Diet)
Dogs and Society
Canine Good Citizen
Preparing Your Dog for Baby
Dogs and Children
Traveling with Dogs
Dogs and the Law
Vet Clinic Puppy Manners and Socialization
Dog Trainer Certifications
Level I. Associate Dog Trainer (ADT)
Level II. Professional Dog Trainer (PDT)
Level III. Professional Canine Training Specialist (PCTS)
Herding Dog Training
Building the Foundation
Basic Skill Building
Practical Work and Expanding Skills
Gathering and Driving, Level 1
Pens, Gates, Ranch Chores
Gathering and Driving, Level 2
Herding Competition, Beginner
Herding Competition, Novice
Gathering and Driving, Level 3
Advanced Penning and Shedding
Herding Competition, Intermediate
Herding Competition, Advanced
Hunting: Pointing and Versatile Dogs
Pointing Puppy I
Pointing Puppy II
Basic Obedience for Pointing or Versatile Hunting Dogs
Finished Field Dog: Search; Steady to Wing, Shot and Fall
Finished Field Dog: Honoring/Backing Training
NAVHDA: Natural Ability Tracking Training
NAVHDA: Natural Ability Water and Field Preparation
NAVHDA: Utility Duck Search
NAVHDA: Utility Drag, Remain and Steady by Blind, and Retrieve a Duck Preparation
NAVHDA: Invitational Water: Blind Retrieve and Marked Retrieve
Really Reliable Retrieves and the Delivery to Hand: Methods and Skills
Obedience Training-Positive Reinforcement
Puppy I (2-6 Months)
Puppy II (6 Months-1 Year)
Basic Dog Training
Advanced Dog Training
Canine Good Citizen
Canine Behavior Problem Solving Classes
Professional Dog Trainer Classes
Level I. Associate Dog Trainer (ADT)
Level II. Professional Dog Trainer (PDT)
Level III. Professional Canine Training Specialist (PCTS)
Methods of Training
Training the Human in the Canine Human Dyad
Understanding Toy Dogs and How They Learn
Working with Difficult Clients
Business Visioning and Development for Dog Professionals
Business Development and Marketing
Service Dog Training
Prep: How to Get a Service Dog
Prep: Getting Ready for a Service Dog
Prep: When You Get a Service Dog
Foundations Skills for Handlers and Dogs: Basics
Foundations Skills for Handlers and Dogs: Core Elements
Building Blocks: Constructing Tasks
Building Blocks: Sum of the Parts
Individual Specialization For Persons with Disabilities Training Their Own Dogs for Service Dog work.
Working in Public
Multiple Dogs
Service Dogs and the Law: Federal and State
Problem Solving Seminar: Service Dog
Showing and Conformation (coming, Summer 2008)
Class 1: Choosing a Puppy and Understanding Your Breed's Standard
Class 2: Training and Preparing the Conformation Puppy: 8 weeks to 6 months
Class 3: Stacking, Gaiting and the Exam: Polishing the Conformation Dog
Class 4: Entering and Competing in Dog Shows and Fun Matches
Therapy Dog - Personal Assistance Dog
Therapy Dog I
Personal Assistance Dog
Toy Dogs
Toy Dog Health and Care
Training Toy Puppies: The Basics
Training Toy Dogs: The Basics
Toy Dogs: Behavior Issues
Toy Dogs: Activities and Travel Safety
Toy Dogs: Grooming and Handling
House Training and Crate Training the Toy Dog
Well-Being for Dogs Series
Canine Massage
Canine First Aid and CPR
Tellington TTouch for Dogs
Conditioning for the Performance Dog
"Pre"habilitation for Puppies
Veterinary Clinic Puppy Manners and Socialization
Foundations of Grooming
Toy Dog Health Care
Senior Dog Care
Holistic Dog Series
Raw Fed Dogs
Areas to be Developed in 2008-2009:
Agility and Flyball
Canine Freestyle
Holistic Dog
Hunting: Pointing Labs
Hunting: Retrievers
Kennel Owner
Search and Rescue
Shelter and Rescue Dog
Therapy/Service Dog
Tracking/Trailing
