Curbing Your Dog’s Reactivity
Learn how to change your dog's approach to outside stimuli using reward based training.
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What you'll learn
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The different types of reactivity and how to identify each.
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Understand your dog's different barks, and what each one indicates.
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What Desensitization and Counter-conditioning is and how it can help.
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Course content
Reactive behavior in a dog can be challenging to manage, but the good news is it can be fixed! This course covers everything you need to know about what reactivity is, what causes it, and how to help a reactive dog become a calmer canine.
Course includes
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4 lessons
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3 videos
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4 exams
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3hrs 50m 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.
This module covers the root causes of reactivity and how it can occur. This includes the different types of reactivity, what the signs are and how to differentiate this behavior from aggression.
As well as helping your dog stay calm during a reactive episode, it’s important to become attuned to their body language. In this module, we cover what canine body language looks like and what the different cues mean when it comes to stress and reactivity.
Curving reactivity and other behaviors is an ongoing activity, one that requires regular exercise, routines, training, and tasks that keep your dog calm and focused. This lesson explores the importance of these elements, including how to use counter-conditioning and desensitization in order to curve reactivity.
This module reviews all the previous lessons on reactivity and provides a summary exam.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to learn what reactivity is, what causes it, and how to prevent it and manage it. It is ideal for first-time dog owners or for those who have a dog that displays reactive behaviors.