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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. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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