Dog Training - Dog Socialization and Obedience

Build a strong bond with your dog and learn how to fix their bad behaviors yourself!

There’s no doubt about it, dogs are EVERYONE’s best friend! But occasionally, every dog owner will go through phases where their lovable pooch acts more like a monster – and it can be a frustrating and difficult time. Some dogs have trouble adjusting when they are brought home for the first time, other dogs can be trained for years and then act out for seemingly no apparent reason. But what this course will teach you is that there is ALWAYS a reason for every dog behavior – and we’ll help you to recognize the psychological, emotional, and social motivations behind their actions.

This course will empower you to be your own dog behaviorist and training guru. When you work hands-on with your dog on training and obedience, it strengthens your bond and builds trust. Trainers and schools are expensive, stressful, and don’t always give you long-lasting results – because your dog is performing as opposed to learning. When you can correct your dog’s behavior, teach them new skills, and give them challenges, your dog will have more respect for you as a leader, and more love for you as an owner.

What Will You Learn?

• We start by training YOU as an owner. We’re going to show you how your behavior, energy, tone of voice, and body language affects your dog – both positively and negatively.
• Then you’ll get inside your dog’s head to understand what’s causing their bad behavior. Is it natural instinct? A response to change in their environment? An emotional reaction? Dogs are complex, and think differently than humans.
• You’ll learn how to interpret and recognize dog psychology, communication, and body language to understand what your dog is trying to express
• We’ll take you through correcting many different types of behavior problems, starting with the “WHY” before we teach you the “HOW”.
• You'll learn how to properly socialize your dog so they play nice with others - with other dogs, pets, and humans.
• You’ll be able to reform your dog’s emotional issues, such as aggression, anxiety, fear, and insecurity, and fix the bad behaviors that come as a result of these issues – destruction, biting, soiling, guarding, howling, etc.
• We’ll also show you how to improve your dog’s obedience so they walk nicely on lead, come when they’re called, and can follow basic commands. You’ll learn effective teaching methods using dog training collars, clickers and crate training.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to work directly with your dog to fix those bad behaviors, and you’ll recognize signs of future problems. We want you to have a long and happy life with your doggy pal, so enroll today and start working your magic!

Full Syllabus:

Module 1: Building Trust Starts with You

• The Dog Whisperer Philosophy
• What Your Dog Needs from You
• Take the Lead! Your Role as an Owner
• The Power of Energy
• Human Body Language
• Using your Voice Effectively

Module 2: What’s Your Dog Thinking/Doing?

• Hereditary Traits and Ancestry
• Understanding Natural Instincts and Tendencies
• How Dogs Learn, Communicate and Solve problems
• Get fluent in “Dog” - Interpreting Barks and Howls
• What’s Normal Dog Behavior?
• How Dogs Change as They Age

Module 3: Correcting Domestic Behaviors

• Overcoming Separation Anxiety
• Chewing and Destruction
• Excessive Barking or Howling
• Digging, Clawing, and Escape Artists
• Counter Surfing and Food Scavenging
• Indoor Soiling and Housebreaking Problems
• How to Handle Hyperactivity

Module 4: Correcting Social Behaviors

• Aggression Towards Other Dogs or Animals
• Aggression Towards People
• Food and Toy Guarding
• Bad Manners – Jumping, Humping, and Attention Seeking
• How to Stop Biting and Nipping
• Begging for Food and Toys

Module 5: Obedience

• Working on Recall and Response
• Walking on a Lead – No Pulling Allowed!
• How to Stop Chasing Behaviors
• Teaching Basic Commands –Sit-Stay-Stop
• The Positive Reinforcement Method
• Using Clicker Training
• Crate Training and Time Outs

If you’ve experienced any of the following, this course is for you!

• Has your dog suddenly developed a bad habit that you just can’t fix?
• Does your dog show signs of social anxiety, fear, or aggression?
• Is your dog suddenly soiling inside the home or having issues with housebreaking?
• Is your dog destructive when left alone, or shows signs of separation anxiety?
• Does your dog have issues with dominance, guarding, or biting?
• Is your dog having trouble with recall, walking on lead, and basic obedience?

Our online course is suitable for everyone, of any experience level, and will teach you strong leadership skills and obedience tips that anyone can master.

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.

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.

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