What you will learn: This course goes over basic dog anatomy and internal systems as well as dog movement and alignment. It covers many areas of fitness and exercise for dogs to increase flexibility, balance, strength, stamina and endurance. Throughout the course, age of the dog is taken into consideration, and exercises for puppies, adult, and senior dogs are provided. We also go over some training foundations such as marker training, mechanics, and reinforcements to ensure you are set up for success when working with your dog. How you will learn: This is an online, self-paced course with detailed materials, hand-outs, and videos. Throughout the course, you will be asked to submit three video demonstrations as well as quizzes at the end of some modules. You will have the opportunity to discuss your tests and assignments with Atlas faculty as well as resubmit as needed. Benefits: This is an online, self-paced course with detailed materials, hand-outs, and videos. Throughout the course, you will be asked to submit three video demonstrations as well as quizzes at the end of some modules. You will have the opportunity to discuss your tests and assignments with Atlas faculty as well as resubmit as needed. Who it is for: This course is geared towards experienced dog trainers as well as those training their own service dog or pet dog. To be successful in this course, participants will need/should have a basic understanding of positive training methods, how to use a marker, how to deliver reinforcement and how to set up a training session. This course is not for the novice handler who does not have prior dog training experience. This course will benefit dogs of any age. * Accessibility: Many of the exercises can be done in a sitting and stationary position. We aim to make our course as inclusive as possible to that people with varying levels of mobility can participate and exercise their dog! Timeline: We give you SIX months to complete this course. After this time, you will lose access to the course unless you have prior written arrangements with Atlas.

Sponsor:Atlas Assistance Dogs
Speaker(s):**Jennifer Kolar and Shelly Phillips

Contact: Molly
 Email: info@atlasdog.org
 Phone: 503-893-8080
 Web: https://www.atlasdog.org/specialty-training-courses/