Course Syllabus

Obedience: Positive Reinforcement Series

Course Title: Dogs I: Training Your Dog the Positive Way

Prerequisites: Dog must be 6 months or older and have NEVER taken a training class before.

Purpose: Teach your dog basic obedience by developing and strengthening a trusting relationship between you and your dog using positive reinforcement.

Watch a Sample Video:

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 tocontinue 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.

Course Dates and Times: (TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS: Choose from the following course offerings. This will send you to our Session Information and registration page. When you get there, click on the "Registration" link at the top or bottom of that page and follow the easy registration procedure.)

Dogs I: February 5, 2007 through March 26 (1PM-2PM EST) REGISTRATION: Closed

Cost: $200.00 (Live sessions are $25 each and this course runs 8 sessions)
There is an additional $100.00 cost for a kit that is required for this course. (THIS KIT IS A ONE TIME PURCHASE AS IT APPLIES TO ALL CLASSES IN THE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT OBEDIENCE SERIES). If you have previously taken a course in the Positive Reinforcement Series, you will only pay for the manual (additional $20.00) This kit includes the following special training tools to be shipped to you after you register:
- leash
- harness
- limited slip collar
- stuffable toy
- clicker
- face wrap
- class manual

You can either take this course live (recommended), or recorded. The recorded class is $130.00 (plus $100 for training kit). Click here to check for recorded courses.

Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with several other students.
Recorded— Watch the presentation as an e-book, with no interaction with the instructor or other students.

Course Info:
This class is designed for any dog over the age of six months who has never taken a training classes before or needs a refresher on basic manners.The owner will learn how to precisely signal his 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 owner will gain a better understanding of what dogs need and can be expected to achieve dogs in the household.

Instructor: Susan Sharpe, A.P.D.T; C.P.D.T.; CA-1

Susan Sharpe, A.P.D.T; C.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.

Student Information

We do not recommend taking a course if you have access to the internet ONLY through a dial-up modem. The speed is just too slow and you will not have a good experience. HOWEVER, you can go to the local library or public areas with free wireless “areas” such as hotel lobbies or coffee houses and take your course. You will need to bring your cell phone. Though the call is toll-free to teleconference, depending on your wireless cell phone service plan, you may be charged for the minutes.
Check out the availability to have wireless through Direct TV or Satellite installed at your home. The costs are getting more reasonable every day.

To Check Availability and Sign up For This Course, Go To: “Training Center.” FIRST, Please read the following CAREFULLY!

Training Center will open at “Live Sessions.” Check in “Today” “Upcoming” “Daily” “Weekly” and “Monthly” for course listings.
To view “Recorded Sessions,” look to the left panel under “Attend a Session” and choose “Recorded Session.”
To Register: Choose the course(s) you wish to register for. Confirmation and instructions will be sent to you via email.
Click here for easy registration directions.

For registration, login or other technical problems:

Self-Service Technical Support
- Email: support@webex.com
Live technical support
- Phone: Call 1-866-229-3239 (U.S. and Canada toll-free), +1-408-435-7088 (International toll), or an International toll-free phone number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (For current customers only.)

Necessary Downloads Prior to taking a course:

You will need to allow ActiveX to be installed on your computer (you will be prompted before logging in to a class if you need it).
You will also need a media player for audio and video. Download the free Microsoft Media Player or Quicktime Player .
MAC Users: Click here to get to Webex. On the page that comes up, in the left panel, choose "Training Manager" under "Set Up." Then, click on "verify your rich media players." Check that you have the latest uploads of Flash and Windows Media Player to be able to view and hear videos for this course.

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.

Click here to check schedule and sign up for this course.

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	Course Syllabus Obedience: Positive Reinforcement Series Course Title: Dogs I: Training Your Dog the Positive Way Prerequisites: Dog must be 6 months or older and have NEVER taken a training class before. Purpose: Teach your dog basic obedience by developing and strengthening a trusting relationship between you and your dog using positive reinforcement. Watch a Sample Video: 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 tocontinue 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. Course Dates and Times: (TO REGISTER FOR THIS CLASS: Choose from the following course offerings. This will send you to our Session Information and registration page. When you get there, click on the "Registration" link at the top or bottom of that page and follow the easy registration procedure.) Dogs I: February 5, 2007 through March 26 (1PM-2PM EST) REGISTRATION: Closed Cost: $200.00 (Live sessions are $25 each and this course runs 8 sessions) There is an additional $100.00 cost for a kit that is required for this course. (THIS KIT IS A ONE TIME PURCHASE AS IT APPLIES TO ALL CLASSES IN THE POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT OBEDIENCE SERIES). If you have previously taken a course in the Positive Reinforcement Series, you will only pay for the manual (additional $20.00) This kit includes the following special training tools to be shipped to you after you register: leash harness limited slip collar stuffable toy clicker face wrap class manual You can either take this course live (recommended), or recorded. The recorded class is $130.00 (plus $100 for training kit). Click here to check for recorded courses. Live—You will speak to the instructor in an online “classroom” with several other students. Recorded— Watch the presentation as an e-book, with no interaction with the instructor or other students. Course Info: This class is designed for any dog over the age of six months who has never taken a training classes before or needs a refresher on basic manners.The owner will learn how to precisely signal his 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 owner will gain a better understanding of what dogs need and can be expected to achieve dogs in the household. Instructor: Susan Sharpe, A.P.D.T; C.P.D.T.; CA-1 Susan Sharpe, A.P.D.T; C.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. Student Information We do not recommend taking a course if you have access to the internet ONLY through a dial-up modem. The speed is just too slow and you will not have a good experience. HOWEVER, you can go to the local library or public areas with free wireless “areas” such as hotel lobbies or coffee houses and take your course. You will need to bring your cell phone. Though the call is toll-free to teleconference, depending on your wireless cell phone service plan, you may be charged for the minutes. Check out the availability to have wireless through Direct TV or Satellite installed at your home. The costs are getting more reasonable every day. To Check Availability and Sign up For This Course, Go To: “Training Center.” FIRST, Please read the following CAREFULLY! Training Center will open at “Live Sessions.” Check in “Today” “Upcoming” “Daily” “Weekly” and “Monthly” for course listings. To view “Recorded Sessions,” look to the left panel under “Attend a Session” and choose “Recorded Session.” To Register: Choose the course(s) you wish to register for. Confirmation and instructions will be sent to you via email. Click here for easy registration directions. For registration, login or other technical problems: Self-Service Technical Support Email: support@webex.com Live technical support Phone: Call 1-866-229-3239 (U.S. and Canada toll-free), +1-408-435-7088 (International toll), or an International toll-free phone number, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (For current customers only.) Necessary Downloads Prior to taking a course: You will need to allow ActiveX to be installed on your computer (you will be prompted before logging in to a class if you need it). You will also need a media player for audio and video. Download the free Microsoft Media Player or Quicktime Player . MAC Users: Click here to get to Webex. On the page that comes up, in the left panel, choose "Training Manager" under "Set Up." Then, click on "verify your rich media players." Check that you have the latest uploads of Flash and Windows Media Player to be able to view and hear videos for this course. 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. Click here to check schedule and sign up for this course. Click here to return to Dog Training Courses
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