Dog Behavior and Training

Learn practical dog training skills, how to correct bad behaviours, and advanced training techniques for making you and your dog happy.

Get inside your dog’s mind to reap the results of reward-based dog training. Through an understanding of dog psychology you move onto motivating your best buddy using rewards and how to cope with bad behavior, as well as learning a lexicon of basic commands.

Included in the course is how to crate train and how to clicker train. In addition you’ll understand the motivation behind problem behaviors such as barking and digging, and learn how to correct them. And finally, the ‘Advanced commands’ teaches you vital training cues that give you control in tricky situations.

REWARD-BASED DOG TRAINING COURSE SYLLABUS:

Module 1: Dog Psychology

• 1.1 Debunking dominance theory
• 1.2 How a dog really thinks
• 1.3 Brain power
• 1.4 What every dog secretly craves

Module 2: Basic Dog Training - Theory

• 2.1 Learning objectives
• 2.2 Preventing conflict and anxiety
• 2.3 How dogs learn
• 2.4 Principles of reward-based training

Module 3: Basic Dog Training - Practical

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Clicker training
• 3.3 Crate training
• 3.4 House training
• 3.5 Sit
• 3.6 Lead walking
• 3.7 Recall
• 3.8 How to react to bad behavior

Module 4: Correcting Problem Behaviors

• 4.1 Anxiety and fear (See also: Separation anxiety)
• 4.2 Aggression
• 4.3 Bad manners
• 4.4 Barking
• 4.5 Begging
• 4.6 Digging
• 4.7 Food guarding
• 4.8 House soiling
• 4.9 Inter-dog tension
• 4.10 Jumping up
• 4.11 Leaving objects
• 4.12 Over excited dogs
• 4.13 Poor recall
• 4.14 Possessiveness
• 4.15 Pulling on the leash
• 4.16 Separation anxiety
• 4.17 Small dog syndrome

Module 5: Advanced Dog Training

• 5.1 Bark/Quiet
• 5.2 Down/Drop
• 5.3 Come Away
• 5.4 Leave
• 5.5 Give/Drop
• 5.6 Look
• 5.7 NO (vs attention seeking behavior)

Module 6: Make your Dog happy

• 6.1 Training
• 6.2 Guidance
• 6.3 Play
• 6.4 Relaxation
• 6.5 Praise

This course is the perfect match for you if:

• You want to get inside the mysterious mind of your canine companion and know how they think. This helps you train more effectively and nip bad behaviors in the bud.
• You are puzzled as to why dominance theory (which dominated for so long) is now so frowned upon
• You are keen to learn modern, effective training methods that make for a happy, co-operative dog
• Your dog has a bad habit such as jumping up or barking that you are desperate to correct but don’t know how
• You want to know how to win your dog’s trust and have a happy, willing dog who wants to please
• You have a nervous or fearful dog and want to build their confidence in a variety of challenging situations.
• You like the idea of crate training but aren’t sure how to go about it

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

Holly and Hugo is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

• Pet Sitter - £24,000 per annum
• Dog Walker - £18,000 per annum
• Dog Day Care - £22,643 per annum

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - £18.99

ICOES Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - £23.99

ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy

Hard copy certificate - £29.99

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Digital certificate - £39.99