Play Games with Your Dog!
In this self-paced course, learners will discover how to play new fun games and activities with their dog which focus on reinforcing basic commands.
Ms. Wendy
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4.9
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. This is a self-paced course, but learners are encouraged to continue playing these fun games with their dogs and puppies!Certificate of Completion
The student will be provided with a digital copy of a completion certificate if requested.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Did you know you can play games with your dogs? Dogs love interaction with children and it builds a strong bond, communication and interaction between them. Also, playing with your dog stimulates their brain and helps them to be calm and well adjusted. In this self-paced courses, students will learn how to play games with their dogs or puppies. They will on 3 or 4 games per class to include the Name Game, Hide 'N Seek, Musical Chairs and or Sits, Dancing With Your Dog, Puppy Ping Pong, The Tug Game, Return to Sender (Fetch), and Play it Again Sam.
Learning Goals
Student goals are to have fun and learn how to have positive experiences with their dogs or puppies. The learner will strengthen the bond of communication and interaction between human and dog.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The Name Game
My Lesson is about teaching the dog to look up anytime his name is being called. Lesson 2:
Puppy Ping Pong
My Lesson is about teaching dogs how to come when called. Lesson 3:
Musical Sits
My Lesson is about teaching a dog how to sit, stay and come with distractions. Lesson 4:
The Drop Game
My Lesson is about teaching a dog to drop items he is possessive about. Other Details
Learning Needs
Videos and visuals support learning needs.
Parental Guidance
Dogs are unpredictable and different breeds are better at different games. Scent dogs may respond to certain games while larger dogs may have a difficult time with crouching down. Older and arthritic dogs or dogs with health issues may not feel well enough to do games. Puppies should be at least 4 months old. Dogs should be able to sit.
Pre-Requisites
Students need to have a dog and have previous experience handling their dog. It would be beneficial if dog knew how to do basic commands such as sit and stay.
Supply List
Learners will need a dog or puppy and dog treats. They will also need various household items such as a muffin tin, tennis balls, hula hoop or jump rope, 3 cups or terra cotta pots with holes in bottom, bell and a deck of cards. Optional: clicker.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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 a certified dog trainer and behaviorist. Certified CGC Evaluator and Therapy Dog Tester. Teacher holds a multiple subject credential and taught elementary school for 20 years.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$7
weekly or $26 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 6-13
