About
There’s no doubt about it, dogs are everyone's best friend! But occasionally, every dog owner will go through phases where their lovable pooch acts more like a monster – and it can be a frustrating and difficult time.
This course will empower you to be your own dog behaviorist and training guru. When you work hands-on with your dog on training and obedience, it strengthens your bond and builds trust. Trainers and schools are expensive, stressful, and don’t always give you long-lasting results – because your dog is performing as opposed to learning.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to work directly with your dog to fix those bad behaviors, and you’ll recognize signs of future problems. We want you to have a long and happy life with your doggy pal, so enroll today and start working your magic!
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Building Trust Starts With You
- Dominance vs. Leadership
- What Your Dog Needs from You
- Take the Lead! Your Role as an Owner
- The Power of Energy
- Using your Voice Effectively
Module 2: What’s Your Dog Thinking/doing?
- Hereditary Traits and Ancestry
- How Humans Shape Dog Development
- Understanding the Dog Learning Process
- “Normal” Dog Behavior and Motivation
- Identifying Your Dog’s Natural Habits
- Interpreting Doggy Language
- Get Fluent in ‘Dog’
Module 3: Correcting Domestic Behaviors
- Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
- Chewing and Destruction
- Excessive Barking or Howling
- Digging, Clawing, and Escape Artists
- Indoor Soiling and Housebreaking Problems
- How to Handle Hyperactivity
Module 4: Correcting Social Behaviors
- Understanding Aggression
- Not Getting Along with Other Dogs
- Food and Toy Guarding
- Bad Manners – Jumping, Humping, and Attention Seeking
- Begging for Food
Module 5: Obedience
- General Training Tips
- Clicker Training
- Basic and Advanced Commands
- Teaching Recall
- Walking on a Lead – No Pulling Allowed!
- Crate Training
Career
Who is this course for?
- Pet parents who love their dogs and want to know everything they can about them
- Anyone who wants to be a more confident and understanding guardian of their four-legged friends
- People looking for a good foundation for starting a career with animals
- People who work or volunteer with dogs and want to help them as best they can
Career path
- Surrogate carers, animal trainers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with animals can learn better techniques for controlling and looking after them
- Enhance your resume by studying an accredited course that will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals
- Certification will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land your dream job working with animals
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Ian Stone
Expertise: Dog Training
Ian has been educating and working in animal welfare for many years. With a Master's degree in Teaching, he is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). He is also a certified instructor for Pet CPR and first aid, an AKC-Certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Premium member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. He is owner and head instructor at Simpawtico Dog Training, LLC, and is the Canine Behavior and Training Manager for his local shelter. He lives with his wife, four dogs, and one cat in upstate New York.
Dog Socialization & Obedience 
9431 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
9431 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
There’s no doubt about it, dogs are everyone's best friend! But occasionally, every dog owner will go through phases where their lovable pooch acts more like a monster – and it can be a frustrating and difficult time.
This course will empower you to be your own dog behaviorist and training guru. When you work hands-on with your dog on training and obedience, it strengthens your bond and builds trust. Trainers and schools are expensive, stressful, and don’t always give you long-lasting results – because your dog is performing as opposed to learning.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to work directly with your dog to fix those bad behaviors, and you’ll recognize signs of future problems. We want you to have a long and happy life with your doggy pal, so enroll today and start working your magic!
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: Building Trust Starts With You
- Dominance vs. Leadership
- What Your Dog Needs from You
- Take the Lead! Your Role as an Owner
- The Power of Energy
- Using your Voice Effectively
Module 2: What’s Your Dog Thinking/doing?
- Hereditary Traits and Ancestry
- How Humans Shape Dog Development
- Understanding the Dog Learning Process
- “Normal” Dog Behavior and Motivation
- Identifying Your Dog’s Natural Habits
- Interpreting Doggy Language
- Get Fluent in ‘Dog’
Module 3: Correcting Domestic Behaviors
- Overcoming Fear and Anxiety
- Chewing and Destruction
- Excessive Barking or Howling
- Digging, Clawing, and Escape Artists
- Indoor Soiling and Housebreaking Problems
- How to Handle Hyperactivity
Module 4: Correcting Social Behaviors
- Understanding Aggression
- Not Getting Along with Other Dogs
- Food and Toy Guarding
- Bad Manners – Jumping, Humping, and Attention Seeking
- Begging for Food
Module 5: Obedience
- General Training Tips
- Clicker Training
- Basic and Advanced Commands
- Teaching Recall
- Walking on a Lead – No Pulling Allowed!
- Crate Training
Career
Who is this course for?
- Pet parents who love their dogs and want to know everything they can about them
- Anyone who wants to be a more confident and understanding guardian of their four-legged friends
- People looking for a good foundation for starting a career with animals
- People who work or volunteer with dogs and want to help them as best they can
Career path
- Surrogate carers, animal trainers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with animals can learn better techniques for controlling and looking after them
- Enhance your resume by studying an accredited course that will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals
- Certification will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land your dream job working with animals
Creator
Ian Stone
Expertise: Dog Training
Ian has been educating and working in animal welfare for many years. With a Master's degree in Teaching, he is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). He is also a certified instructor for Pet CPR and first aid, an AKC-Certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and a Professional Premium member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. He is owner and head instructor at Simpawtico Dog Training, LLC, and is the Canine Behavior and Training Manager for his local shelter. He lives with his wife, four dogs, and one cat in upstate New York.