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Dog Training 101

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<p><span>Learn how to train “in” the good and train “out” the bad behaviors with guidance and insights from an award-winning trainer of dog trainers.</span></p>

Syllabus

  • 01: The Principles of Dog Training
  • 02: Getting the Behavior: Training Mechanics
  • 03: Getting the Behavior: Sit and Down
  • 04: Getting the Behavior: Prompting and Premack
  • 05: Getting the Behavior: Verbal Cues
  • 06: Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior
  • 07: Impulse Control: Leave It, Wait, Leash Walking
  • 08: Impulse Control: Increasing Generalization
  • 09: Impulse Control: Deepening Obedience
  • 10: Impulse Control: Cold Trials and Finishing
  • 11: Fear and Aggression Prevention
  • 12: Proofing Behavior across Contexts
  • 13: On the Road: Training in Public Spaces
  • 14: Verbal Cues: Developing Discrimination
  • 15: Tricks: Wave, Take a Bow, Spin, Heel
  • 16: Tricks: Distance Drop, Frisk, Sit Pretty
  • 17: Building a Conditioned Emotional Response
  • 18: Husbandry: Handling and Object Conditioning
  • 19: Husbandry: Limb Handling and Toothbrushing
  • 20: Puppies and Senior Dogs
  • 21: Housetraining, Chewing, and Digging
  • 22: Crating and Alone Training
  • 23: Managing Barking
  • 24: Training Challenges and Solutions
  • By This Expert

Taught by

Jean Donaldson

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