PT201: Methods of Training
This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the various methods of dog training used by trainers today. Emphasis will be placed on demonstrating the correct (humane) applications of aversion, positive reinforcement and positive punishment, negative reinforcement and negative punishment. It is important that a scholar of dog training be aware of the various methods available so the student can correctly determine when they are or are not using the method they think they are using.
Prerequisites: None
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Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with other students. Choose from the listed times in the Course Registration box above.
OnDemand/Recorded—Watch classes "OnDemand"- at your own pace. Click on "OnDemand/Recorded Session" under "Register for Recorded Class" above.
Certification/For Credit-You will participate fully in the class with required homework and tests. You will send in homework (may include video) to learn "hands on" with the instructor examining and providing individualized feedback, attention and assistance on course material.
Audited-You will participate fully in the class with no required homework or tests.
The instructor will not provide any assistance out of class such as viewing your videos in order to be able to give you individualized feedback.
