Dog Training+ Classes

These courses are included in the Class Membership.

Note: we call our membership classes, but you can also sign up and just ask questions to receive help with your dog behavior and training needs.

We are very flexible in designing programs that work for individual families and their pets.

Current Classes and Content:

0. Introduction

0.1 Welcome to Dog Training +

0.2 Meet the dogs

0.3 How to ask questions

0.4 Quick start guide

0.5 What behaviors to teach first

1. Dog Body Language and Behavior

1.1 Upset vs. not upset

1.2 Not upset dogs

1.3 Upset dogs

1.4 Two kinds of stress

1.5 Social/friendly behavior

1.6 Fearful behavior

1.7 Aggressive behavior

1.8 Predatory behavior

1.9 Play behavior

1.10 Additional comparison of relaxed vs. signs of FAS (fear/anxiety/stress)

2. Dog Learning

2.1 Animal learning

2.2 Associations

2.3 Consequences

2.4 Positive reinforcement

(note: these are just explanations of concepts, and not a recommendation for using punishment or negative reinforcement methods)

2.5 Negative punishment

2.6 Positive punishment

2.7 Negative reinforcement

2.8 Training methods summary

2.9 Extinction

2.10 Motivation

2.11 Will you have to reward every behavior forever?

2.12 Training process overview

2.13 Reliability of behavior

3. How Animal Training Works

3.1 Dog training equipment

3.2 Types of treats

3.3 Foods dogs cannot eat

3.4 Dog training skills and rules overview

3.5 Before training

3.6 Methods for addressing lack of motivation

3.7 The training process and cues

3.8 Markers/clickers

3.9 Using training plans

3.10 The 80 percent rule

3.11 Rules to follow

3.12 Practice exercise to try without dogs

3.13 What is marker/clicker training?

3.14 When to use clickers

3.15 How marker training works

3.16 Four ways to teach behavior

3.17 Clicker training Q&A

3.18 Clicker training for fun

4. Training Core Dog Behaviors

4.1 Attention behavior

4.2 Sit

4.3 Down

4.4 Stand

4.5 Come when called (aka recall)

4.6 Stay

4.7 Leave it

4.8 Walking on leash (loose leash walking/heeling)

4.9 Go to mat/bed

4.10 Drop it

4.11 Targeting behavior

4.12 Release cues

5. Training Tick Behaviors

5.1 Shake paws

5.2 Sit up/sit pretty

5.3 Play bow

5.4 Spin

5.5 Fetch/retrieve

5.6 Put toys away

5.7 Balance treat on nose and catch

6. Enrichment - Fun Games and Activities

6.1 What is enrichment?

6.2 Enrichment activities

6.3 Find it game

6.4 101 Things to do with a box (coming in the future)

7. Puppy Socialization

7.1 Puppy socialization period

7.2 How to socialize your puppy

7.3 Why to prioritize socialization over training obedience/foundation behaviors

7.4 Understanding the myth that you should not socialize your puppy

7.5 Socialization checklist

8. Puppy Training

8.1 House-training

8.2 Crate training and alone training

8.3 Chewing

8.4 Puppy nipping/biting

8.5 Puppy food guarding prevention

8.6 Trading toys for treats

9. Solving Basic Behavior Problems

9.1 Introduction to solving behavior problems

9.2 Barking

9.3 Jumping on people

9.4 Counter-surfing (jumping on or putting feet on counter)

9.5 Digging

9.6 Food stealing

9.7 Demanding attention/begging

9.8 Taking treats too hard

10. Reactive Dog Behavior and Training

10.1 Reactive behavior overview

10.2 More coming in the future

11. Cooperative Care Training

11.1 Overview of cooperative care training

11.2 Brushing dog teeth training

11.3 Cutting nails training

11.4 More coming in the future

12. Proofing Behavior - Get Responses Anywhere

12.1 Proofing behavior

12.2 Parameters

13. Animal Training Terms

13.1 Dictionary of training terms/concepts

14. Separation Anxiety Dog Training

14.1 Separation anxiety overview

14.2 Separation anxiety myths 1

14.3 Separation anxiety myths 2

14.4 Separation anxiety myths 3

14.5 Overview of separation anxiety training

14.6 Suspending absences

14.7 How long will training take?

14.8 Dog body language and behavior related to separation anxiety

14.9 Initial assessment

14.10 Desensitization

14.11 Crate training, puzzle toys, and should you reward upon returning

14.12 Training plans - part 1

14.13 Training plans - part 2

14.14 Reassessments

14.15 Pre-departure cues and triggers

14.16 Keeping records of progress

14.17 Puppies, seniors, and other differences

14.18 Regressions, motivation, and successes

14.19 Dictionary of terms applicable to separation anxiety