This is a four week live virtual course. Please ensure you can attend all four classes.
Each class is 1 hour long which includes a 15-30 minute presentation and 30-45 minutes dedicated to training your puppy!
Class size is limited to 3 students to allow for coaching of all students. Classes and coaching are all through Zoom, to keep you and your dog comfortable at home in their own space.
Class #1:
Socialization, what does this actually mean?
How dogs learn and why we use positive reinforcement
Canine body language
Setting up the environment for success
Selecting a reinforcer
Introduction to clicker/marker based training
Foundation #1 – Targeting
Foundation #2 – Settle on Mat Part 1
Class #2:
Review previous exercises
Adding a cue
Problem solving
Crate training
Potty training
Nipping
Jumping
Foundation #2 – Settle on Mat Part 2
Addiong cue and distance
Foundation # 3 – Sit
Foundation # 4 – Down
Class #3:
Review previous exercises
Problem solving
Counter surfing
Chewing
Resource guarding
Foundation #2 – Settle on mat part 3
Foundation #5 – Bring it
Foundation #6 – Drop it
Class #4:
Review previous exercises
Problem solving
Digging
Foundation # 7 – Loose Leash Walking
Foundation #8 – Recall