Dog Training Essentials (Theory)
This course will give you the key background knowledge of dogs and dog training. It will help you and your dog progress successfully during its adult years.
Welcome to Dog Training Essentials
What is coaching?
Dominance is Defunct
Emotion
Behaviour
Cue vs Command
'Can you sit'?
Cues that our dog have learnt themselves
The ABC's of Behaviour
The Balance of Behaviour
What are the ABC's?
The impact of emotion on behaviour
Consequence drives behaviour
Coaching Methods
What is Positive Reinforcement?
Positive Reinforcement - Key Points
'Good' vs 'Bad' Behaviour
The impact of emotion on behaviour
So what do we do about undesired behaviours?
Why don't we 'correct' our dogs?
Don't tell your dog 'no'
Control and Management
Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition
Essential Nutrients
How to choose a food
Transitioning to a new food
Variety is the spice of life
How to read a food label
What amounts do dogs need?
Supplements
Food as enrichment
Nutrition for Senior Dogs
Oral Health
Calorie Reduction
Fibre
Supplements for Senior Dogs
Diet to support disease
Find out more
Motivation to Learn
Setting your dog up to succeed
The Confident Dog
What motivates your dog?
How to find a motivator
The Mechanics of Coaching
How do I teach my dog?
What is marking?
Capturing
Luring
Fading the Lure
Shaping
How to add a cue
The 3 D's of Development
Proofing
Why doesn't my dog listen?
Dog Body Language
How does my dog communicate with me? (Credit: Canine Principles)
How does my dog communicate with me? Cont. (Credit: Canine Principles)
Arousal in our Dogs
What is my dog's emotional bucket?
The importance of knowing your dog’s reset
Our Dog’s Daily Timetable
In Summary
In Summary