What do we do?

We help make your life less stressful so that you can do more with your pup by making training easy and fun! We teach you how to change undesirable behaviors into desirable ones and give you a step-by-step guide to follow; taking out all of the possible confusion and frustration. We do all of this so that you can happily walk your pup around your neighborhood with your head held high. Long gone will be the days of being yanked and jerked around or feeling embarrassed.

In our programs, you'll...

  • Learn how to communicate more effectively with your pup

  • Learn how to change undesirable behaviors into desirable behaviors

  • Have a less stressful life

  • Build a relationship and bond based on trust, mutual respect, and choice

  • Be able to go on many more adventures with your pup right by your side

Course Curriculum

  1. 1

    • How to use this course

    • Before we begin...

    • What you'll need

    • Reminder...
  2. 2

    • Welcome!

    • What to expect

    • Charging the clicker

    • Treats

    • Session length

    • Additional Resources

  3. 3

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Why it's hard

    • Discussion: Equipment

    • Discussion: Starting inside

    • Discussion: Treat Hierarchy

    • Discussion: Distraction Hierarchy

    • Practice: Name Game

    • Practice: Offered Focus

    • Practice: Keep Up Game

    • Practice: Connect the Dots

    • Bonus: My Pup's Distraction Hierarchy

    • Bonus: My Pup's Treat Hierarchy

    • Bonus: Blank Distraction Hierarchy

    • Bonus: Blank Treat Hierarchy

    • Test your learning

    • Homework
  4. 4

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Equipment

    • Practice: Introducing the equipment

    • Practice: Hand Targeting

    • Practice: Name Game (Moderate Distractions)

    • Practice: Offered Focus (Moderate Distractions)

    • Practice: Keep Up Game (Moderate Distractions)

    • Test your learning

    • Homework
  5. 5

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Training Walks

    • Practice: Name Game (Backyard)

    • Practice: Keep Up Game (Backyard)

    • Practice: Offered Focus (Backyard)

    • Practice: Connect the Dots (Backyard)

    • Practice: Hand Targeting (Adding a Cue)

    • Test your learning

    • Homework
  6. 6

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Decompression Walks

    • Practice: Name Game (Front Yard)

    • Practice: Offered Focus (Front Yard)

    • Practice: Hand Targeting (Moderate Distractions)

    • Test your knowledge

    • Homework
  7. 7

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Bringing Treats

    • Practice: Hand Targeting (High Distractions)

    • Practice: Name Game: (High Distractions)

    • Practice: Offered Focus (High Distractions)

    • Practice: Let's Go

    • Practice: Connect the Dots (Sidewalk; moving slower)

    • Practice: Connect the Dots (Sidewalk; moving quicker)

    • Test your knowledge

    • Homework
  8. 8

    • Lesson Overview

    • Discussion: Generalization

    • Discussion: Greetings on leash

    • Homework
  9. 9

    • Enrichment: Snuffle Basket

    • Enrichment: Nina Ottosson's Dog Twister

    • Enrichment: Stuffing a fun feeder, Kong, and Toppl

    • Enrichment: Pipeline's Mobile Food Dispenser

    • Enrichment: Nina Ottosson's Rainy Day Puzzle

    • Enrichment: Fun Feeder

    • Enrichment: Nina Ottosson's Hide and Slide

    • Enrichment: Kong's Gyro

    • Enrichment: Nina Ottosson's Dog Pyramid (blue) and Kong's Wobbler (red)

    • Enrichment: West Paw's Toppl

    • Enrichment: Snuffle mat

    • Enrichment: Towel Pretzel

    • Additional Resources
  10. 10

    • Before you go...

    • Reminder...

Bonuses!

Not only will you receive hours worth of content to help you achieve your goals, but you will also receive these added benefits.

  • Downloadable Content

    Receive customized handouts that you can download and have lifetime access for. Each PDF offers critical insight into achieving your training goals.

  • Enrichment

    We included a module completely dedicated to enrichment and showing you some of our favorite ways to help mentally stimulate your pup and keep them occupied.

  • Virtual Session

    Receive a one-on-one, 30-minute virtual session with one of trainers. We will help you and answer any questions you may have pertaining to the course topic.

FAQ

  • Will I get to work with a trainer one-on-one?

    This is designed to be a self-paced, independent course. However, upon purchase you will also receive a single, 30 minute virtual training session with a trainer. If you are looking for a more hands-on training program, please check out our website at www.exploringwithcanines.com.

  • How long will I have access to the content?

    You will receive access to the course materials for a month and a half.

  • When I purchase, when will I get access to the course?

    You'll get immediate access upon purchase!

  • What training method will be utilized?

    We are a progressive reinforcement, force-free training organization that utilizes clicker training.

  • What supplies will I need for the course?

    This will be addressed in the introduction of the course!

  • Will my goals be achieved by the end of the course?

    It depends! There are so many factors that we need to take into account. Here are just a few: how often you practice, what your specific goals are, if your dog has any previous training experience and what methods were used, and what breed your dog is (not because some breeds are smarter than others, but because each breed has their own natural tendencies).

  • What else will I learn about?

    Natural and normal dog behaviors (like barking, destructive chewing, or digging), why dogs perform those behaviors, and how we can help them make better choices. -- How to read and understand your dog’s body language so that you can learn how to support them and communicate with them better. -- Routines and structure for your dog to help them be a polite and well-adjusted member of your family. -- How behavior works and how to see behavior from your dog’s perspective. This information will allow you to understand how you can change any behavior! -- How to build a relationship based on cooperation and understanding so that you and your dog can enjoy your time together. -- How to offer your dog appropriate mental and physical stimulation and enrichment each day, helping them lead full and exciting lives. -- How to create, structure, and follow through with a training plan to help you and your dog achieve your training goals!

Testimonials

Best Training Ever!!

by Victoria S.

Emma has helped me with my two high energy, nervous dogs in a number of ways. She has taught me to recognize the link between their breed and their behaviors so I can set realistic expectations of them. She has also taught me to interpret their various behaviors, such as when they are tired, nervous or over-stimulated, so I can make better decisions about how to handle them effectively and respectfully. Last but not least, she has showed me how to build a connection with both my dogs that is built on mutual trust and positivity. Emma has a calm disposition, she’s very observant, intuitive and extremely patient with both dogs and humans. She saw us through some very rough, uncertain times in the training process by encouraging us to keep practicing and not give up. We will be forever grateful to her for sharing her time and talent with us!

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