Building Confidence in Dogs
This course helps your insecure or scared dog have more confidence and live a happy life.
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What you'll learn
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The methods and techniques used in our positive, reward-based training method.
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Techniques to help build confidence
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Desensitization and counter conditioning
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Course content
This course covers everything you need to know about building confidence in your dog. This includes identifying triggers, learning how to read canine body language, and implementing training strategies to help your dog have the best self-esteem possible.
Course includes
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6 lessons
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5 videos
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6 exams
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5hrs 40m time to complete
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Certificate upon completion
Requirements
- Access to a computer, phone or tablet
- Access to the internet
- Collar, harness, or head strap
- Leash
- Clicker (included)
- Treats or toys
- Treat bag
Syllabus
This course has several lessons, each with a progress exam and most with supplemental learning materials, such as videos, illustrations, and/or downloadables.
Building Confidence in Dogs
In this module, we explain what dog confidence is and why it’s crucial for dog owners to be aware of pack behavior and canine-specific body language. We also address the difference between positive and negative triggers and how to identify them.
This lesson covers the importance of socializing your pup and what ages are ideal for implementing different socialization strategies. We also provide tips on how to successfully mingle your dog with other canines and humans.
Basic obedience training is a fundamental part of dog confidence. This lesson covers the importance of this training and provides instructions on how to perform obedience commands such as “sit”, “stay”, and “heel”.
Games are a fun and productive way to boost your dog’s confidence. In this module, we provide five different confidence-building games you can try. We also cover how to teach basic dog tricks like “speak” or “roll over”.
Dogs that develop unhealthy anxieties or obsessions can benefit greatly from desensitization and counterconditioning. In this lesson, we explain these two techniques and how to apply them to your dog’s behavior. We conclude with tips for putting together a desensitization and counterconditioning program.
This module provides a review of the previous five lessons and re-visits key points about improving dog confidence.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their dog’s confidence. Whether you’re working with a young puppy or an older canine, this course can help any pet parent raise a happy, go-lucky dog. It is especially suited to those who want to improve their dog’s socialization skills and reduce issues like anxiety.