Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to the course!

    • A message from your Instructors

    • How to use this course

    • Clicker Mechanics

    • Table of Contents
  • 2

    Introduction to Feisty Fidos

    • What makes a Feisty Fido?

    • Canine Development (not done)

    • Feisty Fidos: Know the Facts (LINK TO EBOOK)

    • Common Behaviors of Feisty Fido

    • The Three Pillars: Management, Enrichment, and Training
  • 3

    Chapter 1: Getting Ignored

    • Getting Ignored

    • Managing the Behavior: Ignoring

    • Enrichment for the Behavior: Getting Ignored

    • Training for the Behavior: Getting Ignored

    • Training Ex. 1: Capturing Attention

    • Training Ex. 2: Name Game

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: Name Game (Before)

    • Ex. 2 Video 2: Name Game (During)

    • Ex. 2 Video 3: Name Game (After)

    • Ex. 3 Video 1: Hand Target

    • Training Ex. 3: Hand Target

    • Ex. 3 Video 2: Hand Target

    • Ex. 3 Video 3: Hand Target

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Ignoring

    • Homework for the Behavior: Ignoring
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    Chapter 2: Jumping & Biting

    • The Function of the Behavior: Jumping

    • Checking in...

    • Managing the Behavior: Jumping

    • Enrichment for the Behavior: Jumping

    • Enrichment: Parkour

    • Training for the Behavior: Jumping

    • Training Ex. 1: Settle & Relax on a Mat

    • Ex. 1 Video 1: Shaping Settle (Beginning Stages)

    • Ex. 1 Video 2: Shaping Settle (End Stages)

    • Ex. 1: Video 3: Relax on a Mat

    • Ex. 1 Video 4: Relax on a mat Instead of Counter Surfing

    • Training Ex. 2: Four on the Floor

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: Four on the Floor

    • Ex. 2 Video 2: Four on the floor

    • Training Ex. 3: Jazz Up Settle Down

    • Ex. 3 Video 1: Jazz Up Settle Down

    • Ex. 3 Video 2: Jazz Up Settle Down

    • Training Ex. 4: Go Say Hi

    • Ex. 4 Video 1: Go Say Hi (Beginning Stages)

    • Ex. 4 Video 2: Go Say Hi (Excited Greeter)

    • Ex. 4 Video 3: Go Say Hi (Shy Greeter)

    • Training Ex. 5: Paws Up & Off

    • Ex. 5 Video 1: Paws Up and Off

    • Training Ex. 6: Sit means "Sit"

    • Ex. 5 Video 1: Sit means "Sit"

    • Ex. 5 Video 2: Sit means "Sit"

    • Ex. 5 Video 3: Sit means "Sit" and "Off"

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Jumping

    • Homework for the Behavior: Jumping

    • Ignoring Jumping & Biting
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    Chapter 3: Stealing

    • The Function of the Behavior: Stealing

    • Checking in...

    • Managing the Behavior: Stealing

    • Enrichment for the Behavior: Stealing

    • Enrichment: Flirt Poles

    • Enrichment: Nosework Games

    • Training for the Behavior: Stealing

    • Training Ex. 1: Leave it

    • Ex. 1 Video 1: Leave It (beginning stages)

    • Ex. 1 Video 2: Leave it (Middle Stages)

    • Ex. 1 Video 3: Leave it (End Stages)

    • Training Ex. 2: Drop It

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: Drop It (Treat Trade)

    • Ex. 2 Video 2: Drop It (Hand Signal)

    • Ex. 2 Video 3: Drop it (verbal cue)

    • Ex. 2 Video 4: Drop it/Leave it/Get it

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Stealing

    • Homework for the Behavior: Stealing
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    Chapter 4: Destruction & Digging

    • The Function of the Behavior: Destruction & Digging

    • Checking In...

    • Managing the Behavior: Destruction & Digging

    • Enrichment for the Behavior: Destruction & Digging

    • Enrichment: Snuffle Ball

    • Enrichment: Toys & Chews

    • Enrichment: Ball Pits

    • Enrichment: Dig Pit

    • Training for the Behavior: Destruction & Digging

    • Training Ex. 1: Leave it (with an area)

    • Training Ex. 2: Premack's Principle

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: Premack's Principle

    • Training Ex. 3: Puzzle Toy Training

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Destruction & Digging

    • Homework for the Behavior: Destruction & Digging
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    Chapter 5: Barking

    • The Function of the Behavior: Barking

    • Checking in...

    • Managing the Behavior: Barking

    • Enrichment the Behavior: Barking

    • Training for the Behavior: Barking

    • Training Ex. 1: Ignore/Reward

    • Ex. 1 Video 1: Ignore/Reward

    • Training Ex. 2: Look at That

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: Look at That

    • Ex. 2 Video 2: Look at That (in car)

    • Training Ex. 3: Build a Behavior Chain

    • Ex. 3 Video 1: Behavior Chain

    • Training Ex. 4: Clean Up Your Training

    • Ex. 4 Video 1: Clean Up Your Training

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Barking

    • Homework for the Behavior: Barking
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    Chapter 6: Growling & Snapping

    • The Function of the Behavior: Growling & Snapping

    • Understanding Stress Signals

    • Managing the Behavior: Growling & Snapping

    • Managing: Muzzle Conditioning

    • Managing: Putting the Muzzle On

    • Managing: Wearing the Muzzle

    • Managing: Fun in the Muzzle!

    • Enrichment for the Behavior: Growling & Snapping

    • Training for the Behavior: Growling & Snapping

    • Training Ex. 1: Engage/Disengage

    • Ex. 1 Video 1: Engage

    • Ex. 1 Video 2: Engage/Disengage

    • Training Ex. 2: DS/CC to Grooming

    • Ex. 2 Video 1: DS/CC to Grooming

    • Ex. 2 Video 2: DS/CC to Grooming

    • Ex. 2 Video 3: DS/CC to Handling

    • Ex. 2 Video 4: DS/CC to Handling

    • Training Ex. 3: Chin Rest

    • Ex. 3 Video 1 Chin Rest (In Hand)

    • Ex. 3: Video 2 Chin Rest (On Towel)

    • Ex. 3: Video 3 Chin Rest (With Handling)

    • Quiz for the Behavior: Growling & Snapping

    • Homework for the Behavior: Growling & Snapping
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