Course Details
Would you consider your dog easily distracted? Is he/she captivated by squirrels, tempting food on the ground, the allure of people, or the excitement of other dogs? If you're yearning for unwavering attention and reliable behavior from your dog, not just within the confines of your home but out in the real world, then this class is tailored just for you!
Inspired by the principles laid out in Denise Fenzi's acclaimed book, "Beyond the Backyard," this class goes a step further by integrating additional techniques specifically designed for competition dogs. Whether your goals include competition or reliable responses to cues beyond your backyard, this class will benefit you and your dog.
What You'll Learn:
- Develop your dog's ability to listen and respond, regardless of the reinforcement location – be it on your person or elsewhere.
- Train your dog to execute behaviors effectively in many environments, ensuring adaptability in any situation.
- Equip your dog with the invaluable skill of redirecting attention back to you when faced with distractions.
This class will cover it all; reducing reinforcement, generalization, and distractions! Join me in class and see what it’s like to have a dog that will listen anytime, anywhere!
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Teaching Approach
Lectures will be released weekly on the first day of each week. Each lecture contains written information with short videos to demonstrate. Videos do not include captions or voiceovers. This class would work best with students that prefer written out instructions with video examples of each step and prefer a systematic approach to training. I will provide written feedback with additional video examples if necessary.
This class will have a Teacher's Assistant (TA) available in the Facebook study group to help the Bronze and Silver students! Directions for joining will be in the classroom after you register.
Nicole Wiebusch CPDT-KA (she/her) has been competing in dog sports for over 25 years. Starting in 4-H, Nicole quickly became addicted to the sport of obedience and has been showing in obedience, rally, and agility ever since. (Click here for full bio and to view Nicole's upcoming courses)