CC105: How to END Problem Behaviors
Purpose: To own and live with a well-mannered dog.
Course Info: This course is for people whose dog has one or more bad habits. ALthough this course will be customized to work directly with your dog's issue, often the top problem behaviors are jumping, house-training, pulling on the leash, excited or fearful urination, too excited with visitors, barking, digging, hates being left at home, bothering its people during dinner, guarding food, getting in the garbage (or places he is not supposed to be), and stealing food from counters. You are not alone, don't be embarrassed, learn how to have the dog you've always wanted.
Prerequisites: Own a dog with bad habit(s) that you desire to change or end. Positive Techniques Training Kit (highly recommended...see below).
Course Length: 6 one-hour sessions
Course Cost (Register above):
For Credit: Live and OnDemand=$225
Audited:
Live=$150; OnDemand=$120
What you can expect to learn from this Course:
- Discover myths from truths around dog behavior.
- Learn why your dog does what he does.
- Learn how you can end problem behaviors through positive reinforcement.
- Learn why you have not been able to stop these behaviors on your own.
- Discover the bond positive reinforcement will bring to your dog.
- Live with the well mannered dog knowing how to stop any unwanted future behaviors as well.
NOTE: There is an additional $130.00 cost for a Positive Techniques Training Kit that is highly recommended for this course. The proper tools are essential for the proper results. This cost is way below what you would pay retail. If you have previously taken a course in the Positive Reinforcement Series, you will NOT need to buy the Kit again. You will, however, need to order the Ending Problem Behavior-Instruction Manual ($20). The Kit includes the following special training tools to be shipped to you after you register:
- 2-clickers
- 1-training lead
- 1-harness
- 1-limited slip collar
- 3-stuffable food toys
- 1-Ending Problem Behavior Instruction Manual
Cost includes sales tax, shipping and handling. You will recieve instructions on how to order this under "Course Materials" when you register. You will be expected to have the materials by the second session. If you are taking the Recorded Sessions, order now, click HERE to order and specify the class you are taking, and where you want the materials sent.
Recommended Text: CULTURE CLASH by Jean Donaldson
Instructor: Susan Sharpe A.P.D.T; C.P.D.T.; CA-1 is co-owner and head instructor for Canine Companion by Certified Trainers. She has over 20 years of experience in dog training. Her 
background includes obedience, article search, tracking, obstacle course, drug detection, personal preotection, and family pet manners. Susan offers group classes, private instruction, and behavior modefication from minor issues, such as unwanted barking, through more severe behaviors including separation anxiety and aggression. She also instructs therapy dog courses and trains service dogs for individuals. Susan is an instructor for the American Red Cross (#12642), including being an instructor for emergency pet first aid. She is a graduate of the Purdue University DOGS! course, a certified Tellington Touch CA-1 practitioner and is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Susan is an evaluator for Therapy Dog Inc. as well as a Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the Amerian Kennel Club (#8968). She is the developer of the famous anxiety wrap. She and her dog Skye Ladd hold duel registries with Delta Society and Therapy Dog Inc. Susan spent 17 years in the corporate world before leaving it to work with animals as a full time career.
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