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Rocky Mountain Companion Dogs LLC
Dog training class description

Dog Training - Basic and Advanced

Each step needs to be completed before you can continue on to the next step.   Self paced 

SECTION 1:

  1. Introduction to "Force-Free" training -

  2. Clicker and/or "Mark" training, shaping and capturing

  3. The principles of Reinforcement

  4. The space and timing of dog training

  5. Setting training Goals

  6. QUIZ

SECTION II:

  1. Basic Companion Dog Life Skills

  2. Teaching the CORE 4 to your dog - sit, down, stay, front

  3. Leash manners

  4. Training and control equipment options

  5. Building reliable recalls

  6. QUIZ

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SECTION III

Advanced skills and/or behavior modification trigger control and coping cues

1. Understanding "normal" dog behaviors

2. Management techniques for problem solving

3. Taking the show on the road - your dog in public

4. Training plans and protocols

QUIZ

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SECTION IV: JUST FOR PUPPIES

Socialization basics

Critical development stages

Safe activities and toys for learning

Preventing future behavior issues

QUIZ

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THERAPY DOG TRAINING, TD CERTIFICATION CONSULTATION

Section I

  1. Overview of certification process

  2. Documentation, visit reporting and metrix essentials

  3. Assesment criteria, Individual consultation and practices

  4. Types of Therapy Dogs and potential career opportunities (Facility management)

  5. QUIZ

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Section ii:

  1. Foundational Training- Core training principles for therapy dogs

  2. Socialization, exposure and practicing

  3. Positive Reinforcement methods - cuing not commanding

  4. Addressing common challenging scenarios

  5. QUIZ

Section III:

Specialized skills

Props, tricks and tips

Preparing for real world distractions and derailers

SPECIAL SECTION for live-in facility Therapy Dogs

QUIZ

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