weekly

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Beyond Basic Dog Training (Intermediate)

Completed by 11 learners

Ages 12-16

Live Group Class

In this 5-week junior dog training course, learners will acquire skills to train their dogs in intermediate and advanced commands that extend beyond basic commands like sit and stay.

Ms. Wendy

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(89 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 5 weeks

9-15 learners per class

45 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

5 live meetings

3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Students are encouraged to train 3 times a day for 10 to 15 minutes each time.

Assessment

Informal observation and correction as needed. Class will practice a modified version of the Canine Good Citizen test at the end of the class and feedback will be given. Graduation certificate will be given to learners who successfully complete class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 9

Intermediate Level

Does your dog already know how to sit and stay, but you would like to extend his training? In this 5-week course, we will delve further into intermediate commands.  Teacher will teach and demonstrate the importance of adding duration and distraction in training commands. Teacher will also address how dogs communicate, and problem behaviors and any difficulty behaviors students have with their dog in training or behavior will be addressed.  Teacher will demonstrate the commands on her own dog and/or demo dog.  Students will practice the commands using their own dogs.  This is a hands-on class.  It is important that student participate in training.  Teacher will bring in Video from AKC Website and other videos and power points to present the lesson. 


*(Students must go in person to take actual (Canine Good Citizen test)
Tricks if time left in class

Learning Goals

Students will expand upon their basic dog training commands by learning to add duration and distraction to basic dog training commands.

Syllabus

5 Lessons

over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Week 1: Sit-Stay/Down-Stay with duration, and Loose Leash Walking; Communication

 My Lesson is about how we communicate with our dogs. Teaching our dogs to sit and down stay with a longer duration of time. How to walk nicely on a leash.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Week 2: Sit/Down-Stay with distractions, take-it/leave it and problem behaviors.

 My Lesson is about teaching our dogs to sit and down stay with more distractions.  Teaching our dogs to take and leave items on command. We also address problem behaviors in this week.

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Week 3: Place (Go to your Bed), Recall (Come when called)

 My Lesson is about teaching our dogs to go to their place.  Teaching our dogs to come when called (recall).

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Week 4: Heel; Review for Graduation and Tricks

 My Lesson is about teaching our dogs to Heel.  We will review for graduation and learn tricks if time.

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

Hands on demonstrations. Visuals.

Parental Guidance

Dogs are unpredictable and all train at different levels. Space is needed to train. Puppies age 5 months and younger are not appropriate for this course. Also, older or ill dogs may not be able to keep up with stamina of the class.

Pre-Requisites

Learner should have trained their dog in basic commands sit, down and stay.

Supply List

4 to 6 foot leash, 15 to 20 foot leash or longer.  No retractable leashes.  Dog treats, dog.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

AKC Website. GCG Test.

Meet the teacher

Ms. Wendy

Joined October, 2020

4.8

89reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Education from Walden University

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Cal State University of Fullerton

Teacher is an experienced, certified dog trainer and elementary school teacher.  In addition, teacher is a GCG Evaluator and Tester Observer of therapy dogs.