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Trick Training for Cats: Self Paced Video Class

Completed by 14 learners
Ages 9-14
Self-Paced Course
In this 7 week course, students will learn to train their cats to perform various tricks, such as shaking hands, rolling over, and playing dead. Students will also learn how to best interact with their cats, and learn about cat behavior.
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Number of reviews:
(13 reviews)

7 pre-recorded lessons
7 weeks of teacher support
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What's included

7 pre-recorded lessons
average 29 mins per video
7 weeks
of teacher support
3 hrs 21 mins
total video learning hours
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, after watching the posted video, students should submit a video outlining the steps of the trick. The video should be a minimum of 60 seconds, not to exceed 3 minutes. Please submit the video by Saturday 12:00 am. Students without a cat may use a stuffed animal or a family member with a sense of humor. I don’t expect the cat to perform the trick in one weeks time, I only expect the student to demonstrate their understanding of how to teach the trick.
Assessment
I will assess the students demo video each week and leave feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 7
Do you love cats? Do you wish you had a stronger bond with your cat? Would you like to better understand your cat? Do you want your cat to be a star? See how trick training improves your relationship with your furry friend. In this class I, with the assistance of my two cats, Shinobi and Rygel, will show you how to teach your cat fun tricks. These tricks include high fives, play dead, roll over, etc. plus how to teach your cat to walk on a leash. In each class, there will be a demonstration of the desired behavior, a detailed step by step video on how to achieve the behavior, and then the explanation of why this works for your cat. Students will learn the principles of gentle animal training through positive reinforcement. We will discuss common problems that a trainer may encounter. We will also discuss habits of successful trainers. Students will learn patience and gentleness as they learn how to communicate with their cat.  Students who do not have a cat are welcome as well. Each week, after watching the posted video, students should submit a video outlining the steps of the trick. The video should be a minimum of 60 seconds, not to exceed 3 minutes. Please submit the video by Saturday 12:00 am. Students without a cat may use a stuffed animal or a family member with a sense of humor. I don’t expect the cat to perform the trick in one weeks time, I only expect the student to demonstrate their understanding of how to teach the trick. 
Students then will discuss and give feedback to each other on their demos. In giving feedback, Please find something positive about the video. It is not enough to say “Great job!” Please be specific! For example, “You went through all the steps to teach mittens in the correct order! I liked how you were calm and patient with mittens! Nice job!”  Remember, treat others as you would like to be treated. Please submit feedback to each other by 12:00 am Tuesday. 

*Note that each cat learns at a different speed, your cat will not learn a new trick each week, rather the student will learn how to teach a new trick each week. The student can then use their new skills to teach their cat at their own pace. Some cats will take a month or two to learn new tricks.

Learning Goals

Students will learn how to use positive reinforcement to train their cats fun tricks. They will also learn to be patient as they better understand how a cat thinks.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
7 Lessons
over 7 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Handshake, high five, fist bump
 Teach your cat to shake hands, and learn to put a fun twist as high fives or fist bumps. This trick is easy to learn and requires little physical effort, so all cats, young and old, can learn this one! An important trick later on, so help your cat to learn this well! 
30 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Might as well jump
 You will learn to teach your cat to jump over your arm or leg, progressing to jumping through hoops, 
29 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Acting 101
 You will learn how to train your cat to play dead (or lie down if you prefer) and roll over. This trick will take a bit more patience, and is the first big step up in difficulty 
31 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Walk like a cat
 Teach your cat to walk on a harness confidently. Learn how to train your cat to wear a harness safely, and then how to get them to walk with you. Also discussed are some basic safety practices to prevent losing your adventure cat 
31 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Supply List
A cat harness and leash, a dowel or stick 10-18 inches long ( disposable chopsticks work fine)  a dinner bell (the sort you press down on to ring, not pick up and shake), and 3 disposable cups.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined October, 2020
5.0
13reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from United States institute of language and clerical studies
My name is Danielle. I live in Wyoming in the USA. I love hiking in the mountains here. I have my bachelors degree in education and I have my 150 hour TEFL certificate. I have been teaching professionally for seven years. For many years before I finished my degree, I taught as a volunteer, teaching students that ranged in skill from beginner to advanced, both young children and adults. I taught a variety of subjects, including ancient history, public speaking, and English. Teaching is my passion! Even my hobbies include teaching. I love riding and training horses. My horse, Sirocco, knows more than 10 different tricks, including doing addition, subtraction, simple multiplication, and answering yes or no questions. My cat, Shinobi, also knows about a dozen tricks. My teaching philosophy is one of supportive exploration: learning is a journey, and I want my students to be excited about their journey. My role is as a guide to help them explore and understand the lesson. Just like every sunset is different, no two people learn exactly the same way. So I adapt to my students preferred learning style and build confidence in their abilities, progressing to reach out and master new and more challenging abilities. I offer classes on trick training for cats and horses.  I love to share my experiences in animal training and behavior, I want to help you to start your journey as a horse/cat whisperer!

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