Dog Behavior & Training

What skills you will master with this course include:

How to master reward-based training so your dog eagerly looks forward to learning together and is eager to please
You will discover the magic of the clicker, and also understand how to train effectively using a clicker and reward-based training
Feel confident teaching basic commands, which could save your dog’s life, such as “Sit”, “Stay” and a rock solid recall.
How to correct irritating behaviors such as barking, digging, and jumping up (amongst many others)
Understand how to reassure an anxious dog in a way that lessens their fears rather than inadvertently reinforces them
Learn advanced commands such as “Come away” and “Look” that put you back in control in tricky situations where your dog may over react.
Know why the wolf-pack theory of dominance just doesn’t hold water for dogs
Know how to create train any dog successfully so they happily go into their ‘den’ when you need to go out.
Generally improve the relationship with your fur-friend through an understanding of how their mind works, what motivates them, and how to make your dog feel secure.

All audiences.

Fully accredited by ICOES (International Council for Online Educational Standards).