End Excessive Barking
Learn why your dog barks constantly and how to alter that behavior.
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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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Basic commands that provide the foundation for a happy and well-functioning dog.
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How to use counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques
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Course content
In this course, we cover what causes barking, how to identify different types of barks, and how you can use reward-based training to stop excessive barking for good. We’ll also cover the importance of recognizing triggers, reading your dog’s body language and how to use counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques.
Course includes
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5 lessons
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8 videos
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5 exams
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5hrs 30m 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 introduces the reasons why dogs bark, what different barks mean, and what situational and environmental influences can influence this behavior.
This module introduces the reasons why dogs bark, what different barks mean, and what situational and environmental influences can influence this behavior.
Having covered the ins and outs of how to recognize different barks and read canine body language, this module is about how to manage this behavior. The first step in this process is to identify what type of bark your dog is expressing and then consider where it happened and why.
This module covers the importance of exercise and routine and the role they play not only in a well-adjusted dog, but also in preventing behavioral issues. We also introduce games and activities that can keep your dog calm.
This module provides a review of the previous five lessons and re-visits key points about techniques and tools to stop your dog from barking excessively.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to stop (and prevent) excessive barking. It is ideal for both first-time pet parents and more experienced owners who want to learn more about the psychology of dog barking and how to manage this behavior.