Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

  • 2

    Section 1: Understanding Reactive Behaviour

  • 3

    Section 2: Leash Walking and Obedience Foundations

    • Equipment Choices

    • Equipment Quiz

    • Learning Theory, Reward Markers, and Rewards

    • Body Condition Scoring

    • Learning Theory Quiz

    • Introduction to Leash Pressure and Handling

    • Leave-it with Eye Contact

    • Teaching the Informal Heel Position

    • Choose to Heel

    • 300 Peck for Loose Leash Walking

    • Teaching a U-Turn and Front and Focus

    • Leash Training Quiz
  • 4

    Section 3: Systematic Desensitization and Counter Conditioning

    • Marker Assisted Counter-conditioning MACC

    • Multiple Dog Households

    • Advocating for your Reactive Dog

    • Behaviour Modification Quiz
  • 5

    Section 4: Other Ideas to Promote Relaxation

    • Calm, Confident, and Compliant Down Stay (3 C)

    • Medical Intervention

    • Course Completion Survey