The Relational Approach Dog Trainer Certification Course
This Comprehensive 2 week onsite course provides the student with the insight, skill and confidence needed to help others overcome behavior issues using this one of a kind interaction based approach to training. Upon Certification Students become Members of The Association of Relational Dog Trainers which provides ongoing support and certification.
Introduction to the Relational Approach
The Relational Model
The Context of Behavioral Issues
The Basic Method (Script) - Instructional
The Basic Method - Hands on
The Basic Method
The Building Blocks of Change
Leash Method
The Role of Influence
(Leash, Collars, Remote Collar, Prong, Etc)
The Role of the Crate
The Role and Relevance of Various Concepts
Response / Motives / Control
Response and Control
Reconciling Approaches (Balanced, Pure Positive, Drive Based etc)
Dominance Theory and Social Hierarchy
Practical Application of Method
Test
The Context of Verbal Commands (Achieving Meaningful Influence via the Process)
Integrity of the Method
Off Leash Transition
Context of Control via the Process
Stress and Control / The Fear Reactive Dog / Overcoming
Reactivity
The Aggressive Dog
Case Studies
Remote Collar as a Relational Tool
Reconciling the Reaction of the Dog via the Process
Language of the Method
Set Points
The Kinetic Leash
Variances within the Method
Special Protocols - Muzzles / Crate etc
The Role of Structure
Socialization
Practical Application of Method
Review and Critique
Specialized Training Overview
The Foundation of Service and Task Specific Training
Emotional Support and Physical Assistance
The Foundation for Protection Training
Advanced Methods, Techniques and Concepts
Relational Dynamics
Practical Application of Method (Video Submission)
Helping Others
The Sequence
Training Options
Board and Training
Owner Pickup
Board and Training
Bringing it all together
Review
Practical Application of Method
Certification Testing
Introduction to the Relational Approach
The Relational Model
The Context of Behavioral Issues
The Basic Method (Script) - Instructional
The Basic Method - Hands on
The Basic Method
The Building Blocks of Change
Leash Method
The Role of Influence
(Leash, Collars, Remote Collar, Prong, Etc)
The Role of the Crate
The Role and Relevance of Various Concepts
- Conditioning
- ie food, toys praise, positive re-enforcement
Response / Motives / Control
Response and Control
Reconciling Approaches (Balanced, Pure Positive, Drive Based etc)
Dominance Theory and Social Hierarchy
Practical Application of Method
Test
The Context of Verbal Commands (Achieving Meaningful Influence via the Process)
Integrity of the Method
Off Leash Transition
Context of Control via the Process
Stress and Control / The Fear Reactive Dog / Overcoming
Reactivity
- Practical Application of Method
The Aggressive Dog
Case Studies
Remote Collar as a Relational Tool
Reconciling the Reaction of the Dog via the Process
Language of the Method
Set Points
The Kinetic Leash
Variances within the Method
Special Protocols - Muzzles / Crate etc
The Role of Structure
Socialization
Practical Application of Method
Review and Critique
Specialized Training Overview
The Foundation of Service and Task Specific Training
Emotional Support and Physical Assistance
The Foundation for Protection Training
Advanced Methods, Techniques and Concepts
Relational Dynamics
Practical Application of Method (Video Submission)
Helping Others
The Sequence
Training Options
Board and Training
Owner Pickup
Board and Training
Bringing it all together
Review
Practical Application of Method
Certification Testing