Loose Leash Dog Walking

This course is taught by certified dog trainer, Ian Stone, who has over 10 years experience working in animal welfare. He will guide you step-by-step through fundamental concepts, basic training commands, behavior problems, as well as some games and tricks!

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• Module 1: Before You Get Started 38:08

  • 1: 1.1 Meet the trainer and course overview Preview 03:04
  • 2: 1.2 How to handle and use food correctly 06:26
  • 3: 1.3 Marker training and engagement 06:47
  • 4: 1.4 Selecting the right hardware and habituation 12:31
  • 5: 1.5 Leash handling skills 09:20

• Module 2: Building A Strong Foundation 27:53

  • 6: 2.1 Understanding the training stages 02:59
  • 7: 2.2 Stage 1: leash over shoulder 09:17
  • 8: 2.3 Stage 2: leash in front and heel-sits 05:44
  • 9: 2.4 Stage 3: heel-sits in straightaways 04:52
  • 10: 2.5 Stage 4: say “Hello” (sit for petting) 05:01

• Module 3: Moving Forward 26:34

  • 11: 3.1 Tension control 08:28
  • 12: 3.2 Layering distractions and moving outside 07:02
  • 13: 3.3 Training aids 04:24
  • 14: 3.4 Real world practice 06:40

• Module 4: Polishing, Troubleshooting, And Add-ons 41:01

  • 15: 4.1 Road construction 04:43
  • 16: 4.2 Heel and finish maneuvers 07:32
  • 17: 4.3 Boomerang maneuver 14:31
  • 18: 4.4 Retractables 06:50
  • 19: 4.5 Farewell 04:25
  • 20: Final Quiz 03:00

Less than 5% of dog owners take their canine friends to a training center. Physically attending classes each week takes commitment, time, and money. Training takes time and patience, but any pet parent will tell you the reward is well worth the hard work.

This course is taught by certified dog trainer, Ian Stone, who has over 10 years experience working in animal welfare. He will guide you step-by-step through fundamental concepts, basic training commands, behavior problems, as well as some games and tricks!

Build a stronger relationship with your pup based on respect instead of bribery, and establish yourself as the dominant member of your pack.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Before You Get Started

• 1.1 Meet the trainer and course overview
• 1.2 How to handle and use food correctly
• 1.3 Marker training and engagement
• 1.4 Selecting the right hardware and habituation
• 1.5 Leash handling skills

Module 2: Building A Strong Foundation

• 2.1 Understanding the training stages
• 2.2 Stage 1: leash over shoulder
• 2.3 Stage 2: leash in front and heel-sits
• 2.4 Stage 3: heel-sits in straightaways
• 2.5 Stage 4: say “Hello” (sit for petting)

Module 3: Moving Forward

• 3.1 Tension control
• 3.2 Layering distractions and moving outside
• 3.3 Training aids
• 3.4 Real world practice

Module 4: Polishing, Troubleshooting, And Add-ons

• 4.1 Road construction
• 4.2 Heel and finish maneuvers
• 4.3 Boomerang maneuver
• 4.4 Retractables
• 4.5 Farewell

• Anyone who wants to build a strong, loving bond with their pet and provide the highest level of training to improve their life.
• All pet parents, whether they just brought home a new puppy, adopted a shelter dog, or live with an older dog who never got properly trained.
• Anyone who works or volunteers with dogs, or wants to use this training as a basis to start their own pet care business.

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES).

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

This course includes a Reed Courses Certificate of Completion.

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.

• Certified Dog Trainer
• Dog Sitter
• Vet Asssitant

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