A 6 week introductory course to learn the basics of effective training with positive reinforcement. Core skills are developed in class and with the assistance of written materials and video content. Core skills include:
- Using positive reinforcement effectively (timing, criteria, rate of reinforcement)
- How to teach come when called, walking on a loose leash, stays, and basic manners (useful for Pet Obedience classes)
- How to motivate your dog
- Planning training sessions for continued improvement
- Fading out rewards
Enrollment includes:
- – Every Dog Training Manual
- – clicker
- – 6 x 50min weekly classes
(please note that the price shown is a total cost for the entire 6 week course)
This course is pre-requisite for PO2C and PO2M Pet Obedience Classes
What to Bring:
- – 150-240cm (5′-8′) leash
- – secure flat collar, limited slip collar, head collar, or harness
- – about 200gm of soft, palatable food treats; some favourites include bbq chicken, chicken loaf, Chunkers. Can be frozen in zip lock bags ahead of time.
In order to ensure that your dog (who may be excited or nervous) will take food treats, please do not feed a meal on the day of class.
Some dogs are highly motivated by toys, but we prefer to begin (at least) with food to avoid some of the potential problems around untrained dogs and toys.
You may want to purchase optionally (available at class):
- – Harmony Harness ($40)
- – extra clickers ($7 each)
- – treat tote bag ($40)
- – food tube ($10)
Where to go:
The Kennel Pavilion, Royal Hobart Showgrounds. This is an indoor venue.
Enter Showgrounds via Howard Rd entrance, turn right almost immediately. The Kennel Pavilion is a large, green steel building
