Dog Training 101

Course Overview

Sit. Stay. Good! Now that you know how to do it, train your dog to do it, too. This course provides effective dog training methods validated by the latest scientific research on dog behavior. With Jean Donaldson as your guide, you’ll explore foundational principles and practical techniques to train and understand your dog, ensuring a positive experience for both of you.

Over 24 engaging lectures, you will learn how dogs learn, communicate, and behave, helping you establish a strong bond based on trust and understanding.

Video Lectures

01: The Principles of Dog Training

Introduction to the importance of dog training, featuring three key principles that will guide your lessons.

Duration: 33 min

02: Getting the Behavior: Training Mechanics

Discover psychological practices for training dogs and master basic commands like sit and down.

Duration: 33 min

03: Getting the Behavior: Sit and Down

Learn alternatives for dogs struggling with sit and down, while also practicing recall using classical conditioning.

Duration: 34 min

04: Getting the Behavior: Prompting and Premack

Understand how to encourage your dog to transition between commands, focusing on sit-down and other commands.

Duration: 30 min

05: Getting the Behavior: Verbal Cues

Reinforce obedience behaviors through hand signals, learning how to toggle behaviors for better results.

Duration: 34 min

06: Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior

Explore the evolution of dogs to better understand their behaviors, including instincts and social interactions.

Duration: 29 min

07: Impulse Control: Leave It, Wait, Leash Walking

Teach impulse control with commands like sit-stay, down-stay, and leash walking techniques.

Duration: 32 min

08: Impulse Control: Increasing Generalization

Advance your impulse control training with added distractions and increased duration or distance.

Duration: 34 min

09: Impulse Control: Deepening Obedience

Expand impulse control techniques with new distractions for greater challenges.

Duration: 32 min

10: Impulse Control: Cold Trials and Finishing

Recognize your dog’s understanding of impulse control and reinforce the idea that obedience leads to rewards.

Duration: 30 min

11: Fear and Aggression Prevention

Learn to identify fear and aggression in dogs, along with methods to manage these behaviors.

Duration: 34 min

12: Proofing Behavior across Contexts

Start the proofing process to ensure your dog knows commands across different environments and conditions.

Duration: 31 min

13: On the Road: Training in Public Spaces

Apply training techniques in public spaces, enhancing your dog’s learning experience with real-world distractions.

Duration: 21 min

14: Verbal Cues: Developing Discrimination

Teach your dog to discriminate commands using aggregate reinforcement and understanding behaviors.

Duration: 32 min

15: Tricks: Wave, Take a Bow, Spin, Heel

Explore the benefits of teaching tricks, using existing obedience training as a foundation.

Duration: 32 min

16: Tricks: Distance Drop, Frisk, Sit Pretty

Learn to train various tricks and how to chain them together for performance.

Duration: 34 min

17: Building a Conditioned Emotional Response

Understand classical conditioning and how to apply it to train your dog effectively.

Duration: 31 min

18: Husbandry: Handling and Object Conditioning

Prepare your dog for physical care tasks using training methods to make the experience positive.

Duration: 30 min

19: Husbandry: Limb Handling and Toothbrushing

Teach your dog to tolerate handling in sensitive areas, enhancing trust and cooperation.

Duration: 33 min

20: Puppies and Senior Dogs

Discuss training methods suitable for both puppies and senior dogs, considering their specific needs.

Duration: 30 min

21: Housetraining, Chewing, and Digging

Address common behavioral issues like accidents and destructive habits with effective training strategies.

Duration: 34 min

22: Crating and Alone Training

Explore the benefits of crate training and how to acclimate your dog to a crate for comfort and safety.

Duration: 34 min

23: Managing Barking

Identify reasons for barking and learn methods to train your dog to reduce excessive barking behavior.

Duration: 32 min

24: Training Challenges and Solutions

Overcome training obstacles by understanding motivation and adjusting reinforcement techniques.

Duration: 29 min