Positive Puppy Training Class – Online

Purpose:  This class will teach you the fundamentals of training a puppy to be well-mannered and socialized, resulting in a well rounded adult dog using positive reinforcement training methods. The techniques to be applied are based on developing and strengthening a trusting relationship between the human and the dog using positive reinforcement.

Course Information: This positive puppy training class is designed for the beginning dog trainer to work with puppies up to the age of six months and teach the owner how to teach their puppy through positive reinforcement. Students will learn the importance of early socialization and how best to properly introduce a puppy to new situations and environments. We will address common puppy issues such as house-training, nipping, jumping, and chewing; as well as learn fundamentals such as sit, down, stand, short stays, leave it, come when called, and the basics of loose leash walking. Students will learn how to approach training and discipline in a positive manner during the most crucial social growth stage in a puppy’s development. This is a hands-on course that will require students to work with a puppy from 8 weeks to 6 months old. Students will learn how to apply learning theory and positive reinforcement methods to give a puppy the best start possible in life and create a strong and lasting bond between human and dog. You will be required to work with a dog and provide video progress throughout the course.

Prerequisites: None

What you can expect to learn from this course:

• Learning Theory
• What is “positive reinforcement” and how to apply it to puppies.
• Social development of puppies
• Equipment needed for training
• Step-by-step instruction for basic puppy training (sit, down, stand, short stays, leave it, come when called, loose leash walking)
• Common puppy issues such as house-training, nipping, jumping, and chewing
• Common puppy care such as feeding, teeth brushing, etc.
• Video homework is required for CEUs

Recommended Text: CULTURE CLASH by Jean Donaldson

Equipment:
This course uses the following special training tools. These need to be purchased by you and can be found online. Please order these prior to taking your first lesson. You can click on the item to find them online.

• Training Leash
• Freedom harness
• Limited Slip Collar
• 2 Food Stuffable Toys
• Clicker

Instructor: Jan Crary, CPDT-KA

Course Length: 6 one-hour sessions

CEUs:
CCPDT-15 CEUs
ABCDT-L2 – 15 CEUs

Course Cost –
For Credit (CEUs and Certificate) – $240

Payment plan available – 3 monthly payments of $90 each. Click on the “Buy Now” button below for the payment plan.

Student Information:

Access to this course will expire in 6 months from the date of registration.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

Purpose: To learn how to house train puppies or dogs using positive training techniques. To teach your puppy or dog to stop eliminating in the house.

Course Information: This course will teach you how dogs learn, the appropriate equipment to use, how to teach using positive reinforcement, self-control techniques, management techniques, the Nothing in Life is Free program and techniques in how to house train puppies or dogs. House train your puppy.

Prerequisites: A desire to learn how to end puppy problem behavior.

What you can expect to learn in this course:

• Learning Theory
• Equipment to use
• Positive Reinforcement Techniques
• Dog Self-Control Techniques
• Management Techniques
• How Dogs Learn by Earning
• Housetraining

Instructor: Susan Sharpe

Course Length: One 90 minute session

Course Cost – $35.00

Student Information:

Access to this course will expire in 1 month. Therefore, you have 1 month to complete this course from the date of registration.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

Purpose: Learn how to teach your dog to come when called. Learn how to teach your dog to stop pulling on his leash. To learn how to end unwanted pulling on the leash (walk on a loose lead) and not coming when called (recall) using positive training techniques. To teach your dog to walk calmly on a lead and come when called no matter what!

Course Information: This course will teach you how dogs learn, the appropriate equipment to use, how to teach using positive reinforcement, self-control techniques, management techniques, the Nothing in Life is Free program and techniques in how to end pulling on the leash and not coming when called. Learn how to teach your dog to come when called. Learn how to teach your dog to stop pulling on his leash.

Prerequisites: A desire to learn how to end puppy problem behavior.

What you can expect to learn in this course:

• Learning Theory
• Equipment to use
• Positive Reinforcement Techniques
• Dog Self-Control Techniques
• Management Techniques
• How Dogs Learn by Earning
• How to END pulling on the leash and not coming when called.

Instructor: Susan Sharpe

Course Length: One 90 minute session

Course Cost –

For Credit OnDemand: $40.00

Student Information:

Access to this course will expire in 30 days.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.