Course curriculum

  • 1
    Welcome to Puppy School Essentials!
  • 2
    Understanding and Teaching about Dog Body Language
  • 3
    Socialisation and Habituation
  • 4
    Kids and Dogs
  • 5
    Training - what you need to know
  • 6
    Training - Practical lessons for Puppy classes
  • 7
    Co-operative Care
  • 8
    Puppy Problems and Problem Puppies
  • 9
    Setting up your puppy class
  • 10
    The Final Chapter!
  • Welcome to the Puppy School Instructor's Course! About Your Instructor How to use this course Before we begin...
  • Understanding Dog Body Language Dog body language - 'Green' and 'Orange' zones Dog Body Language - 'Red' Zone Dog Body Language Quiz Dog Body Language: Practical applications for your Puppy Class Sample Chapter Puppy Manual (Body Language) Test Your Knowledge - Dog Body Language
  • Socialisation and Habituation Socialisation and Vaccination Socialisation and Habituation Socialisation in the Veterinary Clinic Habituating to clipping/grooming Socialisation During Puppy Classes Socialisation Picture Quiz Test your knowledge: Socialisation Socialisation: Further Information Survey - Your Feedback is Much Appreciated! Mouth handling
  • Kids and Dogs Kids and Dogs - Bites Kids and Dogs - Applied Body Language Kids and Dogs - House Rules Kids and Dogs - Teaching Appropriate Behaviour Kids and Dogs - On-leash Greetings Kids and Dogs in Puppy Class Test your learning - Kids and Dogs Kids and Dogs - Further information and links
  • Training - What you need to know The technical stuff! Punishment as a training technique Dominance and Dogmanship - A Pet Perspective Puppy Video Positive reinforcement Managing expectations Cues Training: Further Information Test Your Knowledge: Training- What You Need to Know
  • Training - Practical lessons Timing and teaching 'reward markers' Reward Markers, Target Training and Sit Settle on a Mat, Recalls and Loose-leash Walking Leave It and Object Exchanges Extensions Recalls and Hide-And-Seek Further Information: Training - Practical lessons Test Your Knowledge: Training - Practical lessons
  • Handling Procedures Muzzle training Further information about Cooperative Care Test Your Knowledge - Cooperative Care
  • Puppy Problems and Problem Puppies Troubleshooting 'Atypical' Puppies Troubleshooting - practical tips Test Your Knowledge - Puppy Problems and Problem Puppies
  • Setting Up Your Puppy Class Enrolments Scheduling Setting up the Environment Class Structure Play During Puppy Class Puppy play example Using Support Material
  • Congratulations!! Final Course Survey - We want to know what you think! Puppy School Instructor's Course Completion Quiz

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Who should take this course?

  • Novice Instructors and Behaviour Newbies

    If you're just starting your puppy behaviour journey, or want to know how to set up and run a great puppy class - take this course!

  • Experienced Instructors or Veterinary Clinic Staff

    If you've been consulting or running puppy classes for a while, but want updates on what recommendations have changed over the years - take this course!

  • Up-to-date Instructors or Behaviour Vets

    If you actively attend annual conferences by APDT, PPG, and their affiliates, have formal qualifications in R+ training and have kept up to date with the latest puppy training advice, then you might not need this course. Contact Dr Jen to discuss!

Pet Perspective Course Reviews

  • Doggy Body Language

    Jin Jin Sy

    It's interesting and easy to understand and get to the point

    It's interesting and easy to understand and get to the point

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  • Puppy School Videos

    Louise Berghouse

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  • Excellent

    Dee Pugh

    Excellent

    Excellent

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  • Good introduction

    Gail Hackwill

    Well thought out and explained examples

    Well thought out and explained examples

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  • Teaching your puppy

    Kathryn Gray

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