Free Video Course
In This Section
- Freestyle FUNdamentals
- Puppy FUNdamentals
Content
An Online Dog Coach course is a collection of articles, video lessons, and guidelines that help you learn how to train your dog in your own backyard! Read through the following questions, goals & objectives, and articles, then view the video lessons listed at the bottom of this course description.
As you begin the Free Video Course, think about these questions: Thinking about these questions will help you use your experience with your dog while you take this course.
- What have you already taught your dog? How did you do it?
- When does your dog best respond to you or your commands?
Goals and Objectives
When you and your dog complete this course, you will know some of the basic commands required for other Online Dog Coach courses. This Free Video Course is designed to give you a feel for how the courses work. For more information on how to use this site, visit How It Works.
Open and print the Free Video Course Checklist to record your progress through the lessons.
Trainer will be able to: Select appropriate rewards (treats, toys) for your dog, lure your dog into basic positions, and navigate the Online Dog Coach course curriculum.
Dog will be able to: Respond to your commands and move into position with minimal physical assistance.
Articles for the Free Video Course:
Read Treats and Rewards, Commands, and Training Time before beginning training for the best success with this course.
Video Lessons & Activities
Begin this course with Watch. Watch will be used in all training you do with your dog. Make sure the dog has a basic understanding of Sit and Down before beginning Stay. The other lessons can be completed in any order.