Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • How to use this course

  • 2

    Introduction

    • START HERE!

    • Behavior Insights Field Guide PDF

  • 3

    Foundations of Mutual Communication

    • Module 1: Empowering Communication Through Behavior

    • Module 2: Reinforcing Communication Behaviors

    • Module 3: Introducing the Leash

  • 4

    Decoding Dog Behavior

    • Module 4: 10 Steps to Behavior Change

    • Module 5: Myth Busting

    • Module 6: How Dogs Learn

    • Module 7: Alternatives to Undesirable Behavior (Repertoires)

  • 5

    Cultivating Cooperative Behavior

    • Module 8: The Waiter Game & Introducing Cues

    • Module 9: A Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Your Family Dog

    • Module 10: Imagine The Perfect Dog

    • Module 11 The Jewelry Game & Door Etiquette

  • 6

    In-Person Workshop #1 Preparation

    • Life Skills Group Class Welcome

    • Module 12 Encouraging Attention & Engagement (offered check-ins)

    • Module 13 The Cookie Toss Game

    • Module 14 This Clicker Thang

    • Module 15 Clicker Skills

    • Module 16 Charging the Clicker

    • Module 17 Building Behavior with Precision (capturing, shaping, luring & targeting)

    • Module 18 Teach Get on the Mat

  • 7

    In-Person Workshop #2 Preparation

    • Module 19 Leash Handling Skills

    • Module 20 All About Cues

    • Module 21 Jumpers Just-a-Jumping

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    • Module 22 Teach Lie Down on the Mat

    • Module 23 Lie Down on the Mat-Adding the Cue

    • Module 24 Gimme That Collar Game

    • Module 25 Peepers Roulette Game

  • 8

    In-Person Workshop #3 Preparation

    • Module 26 Find My Eyes Game

    • Module 27 Loose Leash Walking Equipment

    • Module 28 Equipment Safety Essentials

    • Module 29 The Referee Game

    • Module 30 The Umbilical Cord Game

  • 9

    In-Person Workshop #4 Preparation

    • Module 31 Everything's A Cookie™

    • Module 32 Non-Food Reinforcers

    • Module 32 Walking with a Long Line - What could go wrong