A comprehensive programme for those working with dogs
Thank you for your interest in our Reactivity for Professionals programme which is designed for those handling and walking other people’s dogs on a regular basis such as dog walkers, home boarders and pet sitters.
We will guide you through your responsibilities and the laws surrounding you and the dogs you are handling. You’ll get a detailed understanding of reactivity in dogs, how it affects you and how to deal with it short term and long term. In addition to obtaining valuable training skills yourself, you’ll be able to add value to your business by passing those skills on to your clients.
My name is Sarah and I’m the owner of Dogskool. I am a qualified Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviourist, with many years experience of working with dogs of all shapes and sizes! I am, what they call nowadays, a “positive” dog behaviourist/trainer. That is, I like to find ways to reward a dog for something I want him to do, rather than punish him for something he probably hasn’t been taught how to do properly in the first place! I have a University degree, an Advanced Diploma in Canine Psychology and I am a Gold standard Approved Instructor with the Academy of Dog Training and Behaviour. I am also a member National Register of Dog Trainers and Behaviourists and the Pet Professional Guild. I am a Kennel Club examiner for the Good Citizen Dog Scheme. I also hold the Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University which enables to work as a dog behaviourist for the Courts, assessing dogs and giving evidence in criminal and civil dog related cases.
In creating this online course, I am assisted by Dogskool Instructors, Michelle Caisley, Michelle Turnock and Courteney Garsden.
Lessons
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1
Introduction -
2
Module 1 - the Law and dogs
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3
Module 2 - what is reactivity?
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4
Module 3 - dog on dog reactivity
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5
Module 4 - dogs meeting other dogs
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6
Module 5 - dog on human reactivity
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7
Module 6 - handling reactive dogs
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8
Module 7 - training techniques for handlers and owners
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9
Module 8 - a good Retrieve can help!
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10
Module 9 - getting owners on board
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11
Module 10 - progressing what you've learned and conclusion