$14

weekly

or $56 for 4 classes

Introduction to Clicker Training With Your Pet - LIVE

Ages 8-12

Live Group Course

Have you ever wanted to train your pet to do tricks? This is the perfect place to start! No matter what type of pet you have, this introductory course will get you started on the path to becoming a real animal trainer. LIVE class, 4 lessons

Clicker Kids Animal Academy

New on Outschool

Live video meetings

1x per week, 4 weeks

2-6 learners per class

40 min

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What's included

4 live meetings

2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours

Assignments

1 hour per week. Assignments are associated with each lesson in this course.

Assessment

Feedback will be provided on each homework assignment to ensure positive outcomes and pet training success.

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Completion will be provided after the final homework assignment is completed and reviewed.

Class Experience

Beginner Level

Designed for youth ages 8-12, this engaging program introduces youth to humane and effective training techniques that enhance communication with their pets. We welcome pets of all species from dogs and cats to reptiles and horses...and more!

In this course, students will learn what clicker training is, what food rewards to use for their training, how to set their pet up for success, and will even train their first trick!

Courses will have live meetings, interactive discussions, written material, and animal training video demonstrations. Each week, students will attend a live class and complete a short homework assignment. Students will practice with their personal pets and receive instructor feedback.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basics of clicker training, the different types of rewards, how to set their pet up for success in training, and how to target train their pet.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

What is Clicker Training?

 In this lesson, you will discover what's so special about the click and the reward.

40 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

What Type of Reward is Best?

 This week, you will compare different types of rewards and how to provide them to your pet.

40 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 3:

Setting the Stage for Success

 Week 3 is all about learning how to prepare for successful training.

40 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 4:

Give the Clicker its Power and Target Train

 The last lesson will be the time to implement what you have learned and train your first trick!

40 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Other Details

Parental Guidance

This course requires hands-on practice of skills with a live animal. It is up to the parent or legal guardian's discretion to determine if the pet's disposition is appropriate for the child's use in this course. Any animal can be unpredictable. For example, animals with severe anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, or other potentially dangerous behaviors that may put the child's safety at risk should be avoided. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet's suitability for this course, please contact the Clicker Kids Animal Academy instructors.

Supply List

Items are not required for the first class and students will be provided with information about suitable substitutions if needed. 

-One clicker for animal training: $2-4 (Amazon, PetSmart, local pet supply store)
-One treat pouch (or suitable container for holding treats):  $5-20 (Amazon, PetSmart, local pet supply store)
-A target stick: $3-20 (Amazon, PetSmart, local pet supply store)
-Access to an animal/pet

Often there are bundles available on Amazon that include multiple items for a single price (example: a treat pouch and clicker for $9)

Note: students and their parents will need access to food or treats to train their pet. The food they use will depend on the species they are training. Students will learn more about what type of food to use for training within the course material in week 2.

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

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

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Clicker Kids Animal Academy

Joined October, 2024

New on Outschool

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Teacher expertise and credentials

1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Randolph-Macon Woman's College

Sara Erlinger

1 teacher has an Associate's degree

Associate's Degree in Science from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Kelsey Moeller

Our instructors have a combined 8 years of clicker training experience and 20+ years of handling domestic animals. Kelsey has been teaching youth horse lessons for 6 years. Sara has taught science at the high school level for 8 years with a special interest in animal behavior.