Is your dog a Growly Greeter?
A course for people with dogs who bark, lunge, growl or shy away from, other dogs.
Ratings 4.36 / 5.00
What You Will Learn!
- Gain a strong understanding of canine learning theory
- To read canine body language, including subtle signs that may indicate early stress
- Understand how to help a dog who is reacting with aggressive or fearful behaviour
- Understand the power of timing in dog behaviour modification
- Learn foundation skills you can safely apply with your dog, or your client's dog
Description
Does your dog react to other dogs when on lead? Are you stressed whenever you see another dog while out walking, or just aren't sure what your dog will do?
This course will provide lots of background information on what may be driving your dog's behaviour, and how to help them. We will provide up-to-date theory as well as practical tools to get you started.
Topics covered include:
canine learning theory - how dogs learn
positive reinforcement - what it is, & how to incorporate into your everyday training
reinforcement rates - how often to reward
the problems with punishment - understanding the potential pitfalls, and providing alternates to drive behaviour change
We introduce the concept of marker training, including how to introduce a marker to your dog & successfully use it in training.
dominance theory - why "being the boss" is not part of the cause or treatment for these behaviours
canine body language - students will be able to observe their dog's body language so as to understand the early signs of stress. Students will also be able to observe other dog's body language, to help understand underlying emotions.
a tool kit to help - by the end of the course students will have practical steps to help their dog reduce their reactivity towards other dogs
Whilst the course focuses on other dogs, the methods can be applied to other triggers, such as cars, people, bikes & more.
Who Should Attend!
- Dog owners who have a dog who is barking, lunging, growling or snapping at other dogs
- Dog owners who have a dog who is pulling away from, fearful or nervous of other dogs
- Dog owners who have a dog who is barking, lunging, growling or snapping at other stimulus, such as cars, bikes or people
