Dog Training And Behaviour Modification Principles

Fundamental Techniques for Effective Training, Positive Reinforcement, and Behaviour Management

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how dogs and other animals learn.

Become knowledgeable about Applied Behavior Analysis to help Dogs and other learners.

Understand the Science of Behavior Modification and how it applies to Dog Training.

Learn practical Dog Training games that help change how they feel and behave.

Requirements

No previous experience in dog training or behaviour modification science required. You will learn everything you need to during the course.

Description

This comprehensive course is designed for dog guardians, trainers, and enthusiasts who want to deepen their understanding of dog training and behaviour modification using scientifically-backed methods. Led by Jose from Train Me Please, a Biologist with vast experience in animal training and content production, this course combines academic insight with practical, real-world applications.The course covers the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and positive reinforcement, guiding students through effective techniques for improving dog behaviour. Through detailed modules, you will learn how to apply differential reinforcement strategies, avoid common training mistakes like poisoned cues, and explore how to structure training sessions to ensure success. Whether you are working on recall, addressing undesirable behaviours like jumping or biting, or looking to build more advanced skills, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to communicate effectively with your dog.Featuring step-by-step video demonstrations, real-world examples, and quizzes, this course is both engaging and informative. Additionally, you'll have access to a downloadable PDF booklet, providing a handy resource for continued learning and education. Perfect for both beginners and intermediate learners, this course helps foster a positive, trust-based relationship between you and your dog while promoting humane and ethical training practices.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction and How to Navigate this Course

Section 2: Classical and Operant Conditioning

Lecture 2 Module 1: Classical Conditioning

Lecture 3 Module 2: Operant Conditioning

Lecture 4 Module 3: Differences Between Operant and Classical Conditioning

Section 3: Reinforcers, reinforcers, reinforcers

Lecture 5 Module 4: Primary and Secondary Reinforcers

Lecture 6 Module 5: Reward Size and Magnitude

Section 4: How dogs feel and how we can change how they feel

Lecture 7 Module 6: Relationships and Emotions

Lecture 8 Module 7: Conditioned Emotional Responses

Lecture 9 Module 8: Desensitisation and Counter-Conditioning

Section 5: Learning Principles, Laws and Effects

Lecture 10 Module 9: The Clever Hans Effect

Lecture 11 Module 10: The Law of Contiguity

Lecture 12 Module 11: The Matching Law

Lecture 13 Module 12: The Premack Principle

Lecture 14 Module 13: The Dunning-Kruger Effect

Section 6: Common traps and dangerous options in behaviour modification

Lecture 15 Module 14: Flooding in Dog Training

Lecture 16 Module 15: Poisoned Cue in Dog Training

Section 7: Back to Reinforcement: schedules and other advanced strategies

Lecture 17 Module 16: Schedules of Reinforcement

Lecture 18 Module 17: Differential Reinforcement Strategies

Section 8: Should you use Time-Outs?

Lecture 19 Time-Outs

Section 9: Let's analyse behaviour: a practical case study

Lecture 20 Positive Punishment and Negative Reinforcement Case Study

Beginner and intermediate level dog trainers, tutors and educators with an interest in modern, ethical and effective behavior modification principles.