Professional Dog Trainer Course Curriculum These times are the times of the actual lectures, videos, webinars, etc. It does not take into consideration the time it will take to do the assignments. Total length of presentation: 75 hours INTRODUCTION Introduction on logistics of the course – 41 min MODULE 1 – 9 hours Behavior – 4 hrs Nature and Nurture Development Science – Dogs vs. Wolves Dominance Normal Dog Behavior Learning – 2 hrs 35 min Science & Scientists Terminology Describing & Measuring Behavior Intro to Learning Types of Learning Humans – 25 min Relinquishment Training – 2 hrs Domestication Philosophy of Training Science of Training History of Training Methodology MODULE 2 – 5 hrs 30 min Humans – 2 hours 20 min Careers in Animal Training Time Management Professionalism Learning – 1 hr 20 min Classical Conditioning Consequences, Reinforcers, & Stimuli Pairing Extinction Using Classical Conditioning Behavior – 50 min Dog Groups Dog Breeds Training – 1 hr Humane Hierarchy Management Fundamentals Classical Techniques MODULE 3 – 27 hours Learning – 2 hr Operant Conditioning Reinforcement Punishment Extinction Behavior – 40 min Enrichment Exercise Management Humane Hierarchy Training – 4 hr 7 min Intro to Training Using Reinforcers Training Concepts Equipment Puppies – 1 hr 35 min Developmental Stages Socialization Bite Inhibition Training Classes Humans – 15 hr Facilities Interviews Pricing Your Services Types of Classes & Private Consultations Marketing Classes & Private Consultations Training Project – 2 hr 30 min How to Train Basic Obedience Behaviors MODULE 4 – 17 hours 20 min Finding a Mentor – 21 min Learning – 1 hr 12 min Reinforcement Schedules Practical Applications for Operant & Classical Conditioning Limits & Characteristics of Learning Body Language – 2 hrs 26 min Training – Obedience & Manners – 1 hour Generalization Discrimination Stimulus Control Behaviors to Train Training – Common Behavior Problems – 1 hr 22 min Common Behavior Problems Resolving Common Behavior Problems Humans – 11 hrs Ethics MODULE 5 – 16 hours Training – Advanced Concepts – 7 hours Miscellaneous Concepts Shaping Chaining Training Plans Final Training Project – 4 min Training & Behavior – Serious Behavior Problems – 8 hrs 15 min Emotional Behavior Problems Predation & Predatory Drift Training for Serious Behavior Problems Functional Assessment Nutrition & Medication for Behavior Problems Humans – 49 min Clients Myth Busting Marketing

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