Online Class: Advanced Dog Training Techniques
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10Lessons
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11Exams &
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2,332Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
Course Description
Advanced Training for Man's Best Friend Going Beyond the Basics of Dog Training
Throughout this course, we'll dive into the advanced world of dog training, first by starting off with a bit of dog training history and breed recognition, which will offer insight to breeds' intelligence. You'll learn the common advanced commands like stop, steady, back up, and give, and then determine whether or not you and Fido are ready for Off-Lead Training, which can be fun and tedious at the same time. We'll explore various methods of advanced training including Clicker Training and the theory of the Monks of New Skete.
After covering methodology, you'll discover what it takes for a dog to develop into a working dog like a seeing eye, police, or search and rescue dog. For those with a competitive nature, we'll discuss different levels of competition including conformation (dog shows), tracking training, and agility. And why would you have a dog if you couldn't teach him some fun tricks and games so you can show him off to your friends and family!
Toward the end of the course you'll learn more about some of the advanced tricks like bow, roll over, through the hoop, the four-footed fax, and wiggle, giggle, freeze! Lastly, if you're still yearning for more information about your dog's breed, where to find competitions or more training information, we'll talk about the major dog clubs and organizations that exist today. Grab a bag of treats, your leash and your pooch, it's time to have some good ol' barkin' fun!
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: History of Dog Training
Know your breed and its capabilities. Some breeds simply are more trainable than others are.Lesson 2: Dog Intelligence
The capacity to learn basic obedience is inherent in all dogs. Dogs want to learn, you simply need to give them the tools and structure to do so.Lesson 3: Advanced Commands In Detail
Advanced training, or obedience training, usually refers to going above and beyond the basic training of commands like sit, down, stay, heel, and come, to high level competitions with the American Kennel Club and the Canadian Kennel Club.Lesson 4: Off-Lead Training
There are a few tools to use and they simple promote the act of graduating from one very short walking leash, to a long leash or line to ultimately off-lead fun.Lesson 5: Clicker Training
When it comes to training equipment, the clicker has taken the accessories market by storm and has become one of the most popular methods of positive reinforcement training in recent years.Lesson 6: The Natural Connection - Holistic Dog Training
Holistic dog training is an approach that considers the whole dog—their physical, mental, and emotional well-being—rather than just focusing on obedience or performance.Lesson 7: Working Dog Training
Many dogs today are put to work, assisting both professionally and personally in the day to day life of others.Lesson 8: Dog Sports
Whether it's advanced training for play, competitive sports or dog showing, the specialties mentioned in this lesson are some of the most common.Lesson 9: Fun Tricks And Games
Cool tricks to teach your dog to impress all your friends!Lesson 10: Organizations And Clubs
There are many clubs across the country and some that span the globe, all offering specific and useful information about your dog's breed.
Learning Outcomes
- Summarize and identify a particular dog's intelligence.
- Describe advanced commands In detail.
- Summarize what is required for off-lead training.
- Demonstrate clicker training.
- Know how to work with 'Working Dogs'.
- Summarize fun dog sports, tricks and games.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information
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