Brad Pattison Online Apprentice Course

 

Brad Pattison Online Syllabus; Become a Dog Trainer

 

Introduction

• About Brad Pattison

• Client confidentiality

 

 

Unit 1: Understanding how Dogs Learn and Training Methods

 

3 modules

Module 1:

How Dogs Learn

• Body language – proof

• Examples of photos – play bow, warning, greeting

• Photos of tail, head, mouth, to explain what dog is portraying

• Dog groups by breed

• Breed specific traits

Module 2:

Training Tools and Methods

• Overview of training tools

• Education on Hustle Up™ equipment

• Overview of other training methods

• Education on Brad Pattison method (establishing alpha, no treats) alpha battles handout

• Training a “rescue” – common feelings towards rescuing a dog

Module 3:

Current Trends

• Humanizing dogs – examples, pictures

• Products (dog high chairs, strollers)

• Why it’s detrimental for both dogs and humans

• Your domain vs their domain – couch, bed (stories of mishaps)

 

 

Unit 2: Health and Wellness

 

5 Modules

Module 1:

Grooming

• Tools

• Tricks of the trade

• How

• When & why

• Coat differences – which dogs need grooming more

• Cleaning ears

• Cutting nails & caring for feet

• Teeth

• Care for eyes

Module 2:

Nutrition

• Rules of dog food

• Raw vs kibble

• Diet requirements for dogs

• Myths & facts

Module 3:

Toys

• Safe & unsafe toys

• Motor mechanics

• Your role (Synergy)

Module 4:

Exercise

• Requirements for dogs by breed/size/personality?

• How long a walk should be

• Where should you walk them (routine)

• Off leash vs on leash

Module 5:

Pet First Aid & Outdoor Dangers

• Pet First Aid handout info

• Burrs & cacti, water sources, feeding, heatstroke, thunderstorms, cold weather

 

 

Unit 3: Dog Training – Where to Start

 

3 Modules

Module 1:

Building a Foundation

• No talking – why, results & benefits. Real life examples

• Umbilical – why, how, when, and use

• Building a foundation (handout)

• Walking through your dog

Module 2:

Foundation Building Basics

• Collar sizing

• Benchmark test

• Leash snap

• Change of direction (educate about movement & speed)

• Obstacles

• Sit (drawing up)

• Praise

Module 3:

Commands

• Verbal- 16 commands

• How to say them properly (audio clips)

• Benefits

• Commands vs no talking

• When they’re applicable

• What the over-use of commands leads to

 

 

Unit 4: Continuing the Foundation

 

4 Modules

Module 1:

Building on the Basics

• Sit (snap sit, use of verbal, ask vs tell)

• Stay

• Down

• Stop

• Stay (Circle/distance)

• Urban agility

Module 2:

Patience Training

• Wait – difference between stay, how to do it & why

• Tie dogs up – how, where, why

• Benefits

• Which dogs need this the most

Module 3:

Street Crossings

• Controlled (3 on/off, different speeds, when applicable)

• Uncontrolled

• Kitty corner

• Crossing between parked cars

• Jay-walking

Module 4:

Stairs

• Gaining the lead

• Cutting the dog off

• Changing directions

• Bouncing off first step

• Leash snap interruption

 

 

Unit 5: Accountability and Continuing Education

 

4 Modules

Module 1:

Pinning

• Leash Pins

Module 2:

Corrections

• Interruption vs correction

• Why and when to correct

• How (top of snout, under jaw, leash)

• Verbal correction

• Hand drop

• Jail & time out

Module 3:

Fun Extras

• Entering and exiting a doorway

• Vehicle Safety

• “Go to” the sidewalk, bed, truck, etc.

• Ouch

Module 4:

Off Leash

• Leash dragging

• Dog park etiquette

• Proper off leash behaviour

• Breaking up a dog fight

 

 

Unit 6: Dog Behavioural Information

 

3 modules

Module 1:

Growth/Development

• Growth & Development Cycle (handout)

• Breeder Questions (handout)

• Results of improper breeding & results of early removal from litter, who should breed, puppy mills, backyard breeders

Module 2:

Common Behavioural Issues (description of each)

• Barking

• Pulling on lead

• Chewing

• Digging

• Jumping up

• Separation anxiety

• Excitement urination

• Submissive urination

• Marking

Module 3:

Aggressions

• 13 Aggressions

 

 

Unit 7: Teaching/Educating

 

2 Modules

Module 1:

Teaching

• Detail

• Taking control

• Public speaking

• Motivational techniques

Module 2:

Building Your Business

• Working with a vet – promotion of your business & benefits

• Who to connect with

• How to build raving fans of your business

• Marketing

• Licensing, taxes, etc.