Canine Foundation Course
The Canine Foundation Course has been designed by Animal Behaviour Coaching for all dogs over 6 months of age. It is a six-week program that teaches owners positive reinforcement training techniques for common basic, and some more advanced, behaviours. The course also contains several important education topics. This Course is designed for owners who have not completed any dog training courses with Animal Behaviour Coaching before, however is also beneficial for those who have completed training previously but are not yet ready for the Advanced Behaviour Classes.
If your dog is an adolescent (between 6 months and 2 years of age), please know that it is a difficult time for many dogs as they are exploring the world without fully realising the consequences of their actions. It marks the time between puppyhood and social maturation into adulthood, which is often associated with exuberant behaviour and an apparent deterioration in learnt behaviours. Adolescence often involves a "fear period" lasting days to weeks where your dog is particularly sensitive (and possibly reactive) to experiences and changes. It is therefore essential that you are prepared by knowing how to effectively train and support your dog through this developmental stage by attending the Canine Foundation Course.
Force-free training techniques
Force-free training predominantly uses positive reinforcement techniques to teach the desired behaviours. This is when a pleasant consequence is added to the situation to increase the likelihood of the desired behaviour. Examples of positive reinforcers for dogs include food, play, and petting. We will be associating these reinforces with a bridge (eg clicker) to aid in rapid and effective training.
What’s Included?
The Canine Foundation Course includes lifelong access to the online Course material, plus 4 hours of contact time with your Instructor. In addition, each dog receives a training clicker and a certificate & gift upon completion. Owners can expect individual feedback and advice, handouts to accompany each dog skill and education topic, links to videos to assist with training at home, and references to further resources if interested.
Preparation
Vaccination
Please ensure that your dog is up to date with its C5 vaccination, as this is a requirement of attendance. The puppy course of vaccinations consists of 2-3 vaccinations roughly 4 weeks apart. Then, a booster vaccination every 12 months thereafter is required to maintain protection. If you are unsure of your dog’s vaccination status, or if your dog has not received any vaccinations yet, please contact your veterinarian or Animal Behaviour Coaching. Proof of vaccination is required at the time of enrolment.
If your dog is an adolescent (between 6 months and 2 years of age), please know that it is a difficult time for many dogs as they are exploring the world without fully realising the consequences of their actions. It marks the time between puppyhood and social maturation into adulthood, which is often associated with exuberant behaviour and an apparent deterioration in learnt behaviours. Adolescence often involves a "fear period" lasting days to weeks where your dog is particularly sensitive (and possibly reactive) to experiences and changes. It is therefore essential that you are prepared by knowing how to effectively train and support your dog through this developmental stage by attending the Canine Foundation Course.
Force-free training techniques
Force-free training predominantly uses positive reinforcement techniques to teach the desired behaviours. This is when a pleasant consequence is added to the situation to increase the likelihood of the desired behaviour. Examples of positive reinforcers for dogs include food, play, and petting. We will be associating these reinforces with a bridge (eg clicker) to aid in rapid and effective training.
What’s Included?
The Canine Foundation Course includes lifelong access to the online Course material, plus 4 hours of contact time with your Instructor. In addition, each dog receives a training clicker and a certificate & gift upon completion. Owners can expect individual feedback and advice, handouts to accompany each dog skill and education topic, links to videos to assist with training at home, and references to further resources if interested.
Preparation
Vaccination
Please ensure that your dog is up to date with its C5 vaccination, as this is a requirement of attendance. The puppy course of vaccinations consists of 2-3 vaccinations roughly 4 weeks apart. Then, a booster vaccination every 12 months thereafter is required to maintain protection. If you are unsure of your dog’s vaccination status, or if your dog has not received any vaccinations yet, please contact your veterinarian or Animal Behaviour Coaching. Proof of vaccination is required at the time of enrolment.
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Owner Education
Attendance Rules
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Dog Skills
What to Bring
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Opening Hours
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Phone Tatiara Vets & ABC
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Naracoorte & Penola Veterinary Centres
Emergencies:
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