Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Beyond Basics!

  • 2

    Dog Nerd 101

    • Dog Nerd 101 - Gear, Treats and Training Set Up

    • Management - Setting You & Your Dog Up For Success

    • Train-Play-Sleep: Getting the Most out of Your Training Session!

    • Enrichment & Exercise - Entertainment for Your Pup
  • 3

    Shelter Volunteer Challenges

    • Teaching Shelter Dogs to Say Hello Nicely!

    • Excessive Mouthiness

  • 4

    Week 1

    • Mark & Reward Based Training

    • Week One Goals Overview

    • Week One Homework

    • How to Teach "Sit"

    • Engagement Game

    • The Power of Eye Contact

    • What's in a Name?
  • 5

    Week 2

    • Mark & Reward Training - Training Concepts

    • Week Two Goals Overview

    • Week Two Homework

    • Eye Contact & the 3 D's

    • Teaching Touch

    • Loose Leash Walking

      FREE PREVIEW

    • How to Teach "Down"
  • 6

    Week 3

    • Week Three Goals Overview

    • Week Three Homework
  • 7

    Week 4

    • Week Four Goals Overview

    • Week Four Homework
  • 8

    Week 5

    • Week Five Goals Overview

    • Week Five Homework
  • 9

    Week 6

    • Congrats! Here's what's next...

    • Graduation Tricks!
  • 10

    Week 7

    • Shy & Timid Dogs
  • 11

    Week 8

    • On Leash Reactivity
  • 12

    Week 9

    • Handling Issues
  • 13

    Week 10

    • Advanced Training Concepts
  • 14

    Week 11

    • Course Review
  • 15

    Week 12

    • Final