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Basic Obedience Course

While our seminars will teach you the “why” behind animal behavior, these one-on-one sessions are designed to give you the simplified steps, or the “what to do” in order to teach your dog behaviors used for basic obedience : sit, down, stay, recall and loose-leash walking.

 

The session outlines are intended as a guide, contents covered will vary depending on you and your dog’s existing competences and the speed at which you both develop.

We recommend also taking our Canine Ethology course to complement your knowledge and understanding of your dog.

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Session 1

  • Temperament evaluation  (thresholds, sensitivity, reactivity)

  • Evaluation of known behaviors

  • Determining reinforcers

  • Body awareness (position, gestures, posture) and movement

  • Timing

  • The dog's name : what it's for

  • Introduction to marker (e.g. clicker)

Session 2

  • Review and evaluation

  • Luring techniques

  • Timing

  • Inflection and tone of voice
    > Clarity and consistency of commands

  • Using luring and markers to create behaviors : sit / down / recall / stay / loose lead walking 
    > behaviors practiced will depend on competence level

Session 3

  • Review and evaluation

  • The continuous marker vs encouragement

  • Le "LRS" (least reinforcing scenario) and when to use it

  • Practice and application (level dependent) : sit / down / recall / stay / loose lead walking

Session 4

  • Review and evaluation

  • Progressive removal of lure and visual cues

  • Reducing rewards

  • Signaling the end of exercise

  • Practice and application (level dependent) : sit / down / recall / stay / loose lead walking

Session 5

  • Review and evaluation

  • Prolonging behavior duration

  • Adding distractions

  • Practice and application (level dependent) : sit / down / recall / stay / loose lead walking

Session 6

  • Review and evaluation

  • If the dog is ready, meet at the town center of Champcueil to work on taught behaviors in a busy environment!

Image by Marliese Streefland

Frequently
Asked 
Questions

What will I need?

For your first session, you will only need to bring your dog, his carnet de sante, and a leash. Your trainer will advice you if any additional equipment is required for following sessions.

Does my dog need to be vaccinated?
Yes. In order to join us at our center, your dog much be up to date on all vaccinations, including kennel cough (Pi and Bb). 

What if my dog already knows some basic commands?

We start each new client from the beginning, to ensure the techniques and standards are the same. If your dog advances quickly through the fundamentals it simply means we can work on other behaviors (such as the object retrieve)..

Is my dog too old?

There is never an age limit for learning, no matter the animal!

How are my sessions scheduled?

You will receive a link allowing you to select an available time. Session appointments are available Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9.30-12.00 and 14.30 and 16.00.

Once I've purchased a package, how soon do I need to book my sessions?
You may book one, or all of your sessions as soon as you purchase a package. We highly recommend you stick to a regular schedule of one session a week.

* Sessions are non-refundable and will expire six months after purchase.

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