Basic Obedience For Cats And Dogs

Learn how to train skills that can be useful for you and your pet on the daily

What you'll learn

Clicker training, finding the right motivator, understanding 4 quadrants of operant conditioning, integrating a variable reinforcement schedule

Your guide to different training techniques

Learn different training techniques such as luring, target training, shaping, capturing, and neutral response

Managing reactivity in a reactive pet

Learn how to teach useful skills such as "leave it", "sit", "stay", "lay down", "heel", and more!

Requirements

No prerequisites

Description

Are you ready to enhance the bond with your furry friends while teaching them essential obedience skills? Our Basic Obedience Training course is designed for both dogs and cats, utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and clicker training to create a fun and effective learning environment.Lesson Highlights:Clicker TrainingExplore the fundamentals of clicker training, an efficient method for communicating with your pet. This approach reinforces desired behaviors by associating the sound of the clicker with positive outcomes, making training enjoyable and rewarding for your pet.Finding the Right MotivatorEvery pet is unique, and understanding what motivates them is key to successful training. In this course, you’ll learn how to identify the right motivators—whether it’s treats, toys, praise, or playtime—to effectively encourage your pet's compliance and enthusiasm during training sessions.Understanding the 4 Quadrants of Operant ConditioningGain insights into the four quadrants of operant conditioning: positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment, and negative punishment. Through this understanding, you’ll learn how to influence your pet’s behavior positively and effectively, promoting long-lasting obedience.Integrating a Variable Reinforcement ScheduleDiscover the importance of variable reinforcement schedules in maintaining your pet's learned behaviors. You’ll learn how to strategically provide rewards at varying intervals, leading to increased motivation and reliability in your pet’s responses, ensuring they remain engaged and eager to please.What You'll Gain:A solid foundation in basic obedience skills for dogs and cats.Tools and techniques for effective communication and training with your pets.The ability to foster a cooperative and harmonious relationship with your furry companions.Increased confidence in your pet’s behavior and training success.Join us in the Basic Obedience Training course, and start your journey towards creating a well-behaved and happy pet! Whether you have a spirited puppy, a playful kitten, or a seasoned adult pet, this course offers the essential skills you need to nurture and guide them toward success.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Basic Obedience

Lecture 1 Introduction to Basic Obedience

Lecture 2 Understanding key training techniques

Lecture 3 Managing Reactivity

Section 2: Let's get to the good stuff!

Lecture 4 Training "Look" and helping your pet to learn their name

Lecture 5 "Sit"

Lecture 6 "Heel" and collar/harness desensitization

Lecture 7 "Stay" indoors

Lecture 8 Long distance/outdoor "Stay"

Lecture 9 "Lay down"

Lecture 10 "Leave it"

Lecture 11 Recall

Pawrents who are looking to get into basic obedience training with their fur babies