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CD04 STOP! G0! GOOD DOG!
A one day course in the practical application of the use of signals of reward and non-reward in dog training.

Written by Dave Brice.
Tutored by Dave Brice and Val Strong.

OCN Accreditation - None.

On this course, you will learn how to signal clearly to a dog so that he learns quickly what you want him to do, and equally clearly so that he understands when to stop what he is doing and wait for your next communication in training.

Using only up to the minute, kind and effective techniques based on positive reinforcement, you will learn the art of effective signalling using clickers and discs and the crucial importance of good timing.

The course consists of a combination of practical and theoretical exercises, although the practical aspects do take precedence.

The dogs used for the exercises are predominantly from a small animal sanctuary so students will be helping to train these dogs at the same time as learning themselves. Only dogs with suitable temperaments are used.

What the student will learn

• Discussion and exercises on the use of aversives, their effectiveness, pitfalls and how to give the dog information.
• Body language and stress signals in dogs. Practical exercise using the shelters dogs as subjects, both in the classroom and outside within the shelter itself.
• Basic clicker training theory; safety, effects on different types of dogs, when not to use the clicker, how to load the clicker and the basic rules that apply.
• Practical clicker training (basic exercises) using each other and shelter dogs as subjects.
• Introduction to non-reward markers. Theory and practical exercises.
• Case studies – how to approach different training problems in a variety of dogs with different temperaments.

1 day attendance.

Hands-on practical dog training. There is a maximum of six places on each course.

The course is held at a small animal sanctuary based on an old farm and conditions can get muddy. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear with you.

Day course to be held at The Animal Sanctuary, River Farm, Woodrising, Hingham, Norfolk NR9 4PJ.

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Course fee £120.
Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day however, if you require lunch, please bring this yourself as due to the remote situation there are no nearby catering facilities.

Please contact the Registrar at the COAPE office if you are interested in attending this course so dates can be co-ordinated. Dave runs this course as and when there are the required number of students.

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