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* Prospective NCAA Division I and II student-athletes should visit the NCAA Eligibility Center website (www.eligibilitycenter.org) and seek the NCAA's acceptance of a particular Education Provider's virtual course prior to registration.
Course Description Program Outline Instruction Sets Your program consists of Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use with your dog. Here's how it works: Your first Instruction Set is sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so you will always have training materials to work with. Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons: Note: You will need access to the Internet to complete this program. Introduction to Dogs Dog Breeds Origination of individual breeds; physical and temperamental characteristics; the AKC's seven major groups of breeds Puppies Ensuring a positive human-dog bond at an early age; puppy house training; socialization and how to prevent problems in adult dogs Learning Aid: DVD: Puppy Love References: The Right Dog for You Simon & Schuster's Guide to Dogs Dog Training, Part 1 How Dogs Learn How dogs learn; identifying and employing scientific theories of psychologists and behaviorists; using a dog's learning abilities to teach and motivate Conditioning Conditioning and how it relates to dog obedience training; the difference between classical and operant conditioning; drive theory and its application Housetraining and Crate Training Proper housetraining techniques; training a dog to go on command, in a litter box, or in one place; how to choose and use a crate Dog Training, Part 2 Commands Basic obedience training Teaching Tricks Instructing clients to teach tricks to their dogs; positive reinforcement techniques for the dog and handler; fun and useful tricks Training through Play Understanding play behavior; play in the context of obedience training; increasing the dog's motivation for training Learning Aid: DVD: Basic Obedience Behavior and Veterinary Issues Behavior Problems Common behavior problems; strategies for prevention and treatment Basic Veterinary Issues Recognizing signs of illness or distress; how to respond in the case of an emergency; addressing behavioral problems; reproductive science; medications; care for dogs in old age Reference: The Dog Behavior Answer Book Delivery Method |
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Courses and course detail are subject to change without notice.
