10 Puppy obedience skills to work on with step-by-step instructional videos
5 Weekly theory modules with test quizzes
Optional add-on face to face (or) virtual training sessions with an accredited trainer
Flexible delivery & access for 6 months from sign-up
Suggested Socialisation, exposure and house-training activities
Weekly skill homework checklist PDF
Coach-Led & Supported Learning
Optional Assignment tasks to complete for professional feedback
Receive your Graduation Certificate upon completion!
Join our private student-only Facebook group community
WELCOME TO THE RIVERINA K9 ACADEMY!
HOW TO USE THIS COURSE
THINGS YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS COURSE
THINGS YOU WILL LEARN FROM THIS COURSE
SETTING UP YOUR TRAINING SPACE
PRINTABLE COURSE WORKBOOK
TRAINING SESSION BOOKING PORTAL
MODULE 1: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1: PUPPY PRIORITIES
LESSON 2: HOME PREPARATION & USEFUL EQUIPMENT
LESSON 3: LEARNING TO TALK 'DOG'
LESSON 4: PUPPY STAGES & CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT
LESSON 5: PUPPY BODY LANGUAGE
MODULE 1 QUIZ
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 1: LOADING A TERMINAL REWARD MARKER
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 2: ENGAGEMENT GAMES
Engagement Game 1: The 'Look at me' Game
Engagement Game 2: The 'Find it' Game
PRIMING FOR PERFECT OBEDIENCE: The 'Luring Position' Game
SOCIALISATION ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTIONS TO NEW PERSONALITIES
EXPOSURE ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CRATE
Crate Game 1: The 'In & Out' Game
Crate Game 2: 'The Happy Place' Game
HOUSETRAINING ACTIVITY 1: INTRODUCTION TO TOILET TRAINING
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: FLIRT POLE FUN
(BONUS) ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: BACKYARD SCAVENGER EGG HUNT
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 1 - Loading a terminal marker (OPTIONAL)
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 2- Engagement (OPTIONAL)
MODULE 2: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1: RULES & BOUNDARIES
LESSON 2: SOCIALISATION & EXPOSURE
SOCIALISATION CHECKLIST PRINTOUT
LESSON 3: PUPPY BEHAVIOURS & MANAGEMENT
LESSON 4: INTRODUCTIONS TO RECALL
MODULE 2 QUIZ
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 3: PUPPY RECALL GAMES
Recall Game 1: 'Cookie in the Corner'
Recall Game 2: The 'Recall Collar Grab Game'
Recall Game 3: The 'Restrained Recall Game'
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 4: LEARNING TO 'SIT'
SOCIALISATION ACTIVITY 2: PUPPY FIELDTRIP
EXPOSURE ACTIVITY 2: COLLAR & LEAD ACCLIMATION
HOUSE-TRAINING ACTIVITY 2: CRATED KONG SURPRISE GAME
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: MARCO POLO
(BONUS) ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: THE TOWEL BURRITO
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 3 - RECALL (OPTIONAL)
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 4 - SIT (OPTIONAL)
MODULE 3: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1: VETERINARIAN CARE
LESSON 2: BODY HANDLING AND BASIC GROOMING
LESSON 3: PUPPY FIRST AID
LESSON 4: PUPPY NUTRITION
MODULE 3 QUIZ
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 5: Learning to go to 'PLACE'
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 5: THE CRATE 'HOT SEAT' GAME
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 6: LOOSE LEASH WALKING GAMES
Leash Game 1: Lure & Lead
Leash Game 2: The Walk'n'Treat Game
Leash Game 3: Puppy Umbilical Game
SOCIALISATION ACTIVITY 3: PUPPY PLAYDATES
EXPOSURE ACTIVITY 3: BODY HANDLING AND TOUCH CONDITIONING
HOUSETRAINING ACTIVITY 3: LEAD MANNERS
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: THE 'GET IT!' GAME
(BONUS) ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: STUFFED SNACK AND MEAL KONGS
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 5 - PLACE (OPTIONAL)
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 6 - Lead skills (OPTIONAL)
MODULE 4: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1: PUPPY ENRICHMENT
LESSON 2: THE POWER OF PLAY
LESSON 3: PUPPY EXERCISE
LESSON 4: TOYS
MODULE 4 QUIZ
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 7: LEARNING TO 'DOWN'
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 8: LEARNING TO 'LEAVE IT'
SOCIALISATION ACTIVITY 4: GROUP WALKING
EXPOSURE ACTIVITY 4: INTRODUCTION TO TEETH CLEANING
HOUSETRAINING ACTIVITY 4: MEAL MANNERS
HOUSETRAINING ACTIVITY 5: TOILET TRAINING CUES
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: THE FLOATING BOWL
(BONUS) ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: IQ PUZZLE TREAT-RELEASE TOYS
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 7 - DOWN (OPTIONAL)
OPTIONAL ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 8 - LEAVE IT (OPTIONAL)
MODULE 5: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
LESSON 1: SETTING GOALS
LESSON 2: YOUR PUPPY'S ADVOCATE
LESSON 3: YOUR PUPPY SUPPORT NETWORK
LESSON 4: RELATIONSHIP-BASED TRAINING
MODULE 5 QUIZ
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 9: THE EXCHANGE GAME - TUG & 'OUT'
OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 10: LEARN TO 'STAY'
SOCIALISATION ACTIVITY 5: PUPPY CAFE DATE
EXPOSURE ACTIVITY 5: BRAVE PUPPY SOUNDSCAPES
HOUSETRAINING ACTIVITY 6: COUNTER-SURFING ACTIVITY
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: 'CHASE IT' GAME
(BONUS) PLAY ACTIVITY: THE SQUEAKY EXCHANGE GAME
(BONUS) ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY: THE SNUFFLE MAT
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 9 - OUT (OPTIONAL)
ASSIGNMENT UPLOAD: OBEDIENCE EXERCISE 10 - STAY (OPTIONAL)
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BEFORE YOU GO - WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
RECOMMENDED FURTHER READING
These are the practical skills your dog will learn
Loading a reward marker
Puppy engagement & focus
Puppy recall
Sit & Down
Stay/Settle
Place/Go to bed
Wear a collar & walk on a leash
Foundations for "Foundations Leave it"
Foundations for "Drop it"
Crate Training Introductions
Toilet training guidelines
Siocialisation and positive exposure guideliness
How to nurture healthy puppy confidence
Puppy health & overall care (Vet Approved!)
Puppy Nutrition + much more......
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Enrol NowG'day! My name is Racheal and I'm a nationally accredited Dog Trainer, Certified Animal Nutritionist and Canine Myotherapist. I am also the proud Guardian of five dogs that teach me more and more each day, inspiring me both personally and professionally. I’m passionate about educating others on how they can support and nurture their dogs to the best of their abilities now and into the future.
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