Coaching People to Train Their Dogs Workshop

 

Topics Addressed in These Courses:

• Behavior Problems
• Business Tips
• Chicken Training / Hands On & Learning Theory
• Class Organization
• Dog Training / Hands On
• Ethology / Body Language
• Family Dog Skills / Children & Dogs
• Husbandry / Dog Care
• Instruction / People Skills
• Learning Theory / Application
• Observation / Participation, Legacy classes
• Puppy Development, Socialization, Training
• Special Events
• Training Equipment / Use

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"Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" consists of two five-day courses for anyone with an above average interest in dog training and/or student instruction. Course I has a larger percentage of training material, Course II has a larger percentage of instructing material. There is no prerequisite for Course I except enthusiasm and a desire to learn. Course II is for those completing Course I only.

Most of the material will be conveyed live by: seminars consisting of PowerPoint presentations, video, interactive exercises and hands-on work.

Terry will conduct daily sessions on learning theory and mechanical skills. The exercises we practice with chickens in the morning are then adapted and applied to the dogs in the afternoon. Terry will teach 90% of the course, Legacy Instructor Jenni Dix will teach the remaining 10% of the course.

Important:  It is not necessary for you to bring a dog to this event. Legacy will supply pre-selected loaner dogs for you to use during the dog training portions of the workshop. Please leave your dogs at home.  Legacy does not have crating or boarding facilities. Our parking lot has no shade. It is not appropriate for you to leave your dog in your car in our parking lot during the workshop. Although we are primarily a dog training business, not all of our clients are “dog people.”

We will meet 9:00 - 4:30 with 45 minutes for lunch. Other than providing a non-meat option for meals, we cannot accommodate any other special dietary requests. There will be two designated evening sessions that are mandatory and others will be presented as options. The evening sessions often involve guest instructors or local training opportunities in addition to the advertised curriculum. Morning and afternoon snacks are served. Lunches are provided. At Course I you will be invited to a welcome dinner at the Ryan's house. The rest of the dinners are on your own, but we can organize some impromptu group dinners if desired by the students.

Course I includes a copy of Terry Ryan's 404-page manual, "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs", which will be mailed to you prior to the event. Please come to the course with a good working knowledge of the material in the book. To share more knowledge, we will make your "live" experience while in Sequim different from, but relating to, the material in the book. Course I and Course II include several additional booklets, handouts and printed information.

Most of the topics described in this syllabus follow the outline of knowledge requirements for CPDT certification. For more information about the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers, see the CPDT website www.ccpdt.org.

Following, in alphabetical order, are some of the experiences you will have at Legacy's "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs " courses.

BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS 10%

70% in Course I, 30% in Course II
Taking profiles, getting to the source of the problem, applying Terry's "Toolbox". Pros and cons of each tool are thoroughly discussed. We then go on to lateral thinking procedures to come up with new ideas for approaching problems. Aversives and their fallout are discussed. Critical thinking exercises help us evaluate our ideas. We end by formulation and implementing a behavior modification program for a visiting client.

BUSINESS TIPS

Course II Handout
There are some definite dos and don'ts when it comes to the business end of a dog training program. A booklet prepared by business and legal professionals will be provided for take-home study.

CHICKEN TRAINING / HANDS ON & LEARNING THEORY 15%

60% in Course 40% in Course II
"Training is a mechanical skill" (M. Bailey). Each student will work with a chicken selected from Legacy's flock. Learning principles will be discussed and then applied to chicken training. Course I tasks include shaping, article discrimination. Course II tasks include chaining behaviors using chicken agility equipment.

CLASS ORGANIZATION 10%

30% in Course I, 70% in Course II
Instructional formatting, orientation strategies, homework headstart, handouts, traffic control, personal space issues and fifty ways to stop barking in class. Evaluating progress, flexibility in methods, are shown in three levels: Your S.O.C.I.A.L. Puppy, Pet Dog Manners , and Continuing Education classes.

DOG TRAINING / HANDS ON 10%

40% in Course I, 60% in Course II
A concise overview of motivational training methods. Each student will be "issued" a dog from the local community to practice new techniques, fitting equipment, play games and classroom procedures. Course I students will do "The Art of Shaping" - teaching dogs to paint a picture (a Dog Scouts of America badge) and a scenting exercise. We will use the same methods used with the chicken training. Course II exercises will include chaining behaviors.

ETHOLOGY / BODY LANGUAGE 10%

70% in Course I, 30% in Course II
The path of domestication. How dogs view our world. Canine body language including stress identification and reduction. Matters of space and resources. The social development of dogs with an emphasis on puppies. Agonistic behavior. Lot's of video evaluation.

FAMILY DOG SKILLS / CHILDREN & DOGS 2.5%

70% in Course I, 30% in Course II
Preparing for baby's arrival, supervision of children and dogs, good games to play, multitasking for parents of dogs and children. Bite awareness - how to keep dogs and children safe.

HUSBANDRY / DOG CARE

Course I, Environmental Enrichment...
Examples, demonstrations and products provided in several of the other listed topics. In Course II, additional husbandry material is provided as a take-home handout featuring behavioral red flags to a health issue, geriatric dogs and more.

INSTRUCTION / PEOPLE SKILLS 10%

20% in Course I, 80% in Course II
Crafting your information into messages readily understood by client learning styles. The six hats (E. DeBono) method of communication exchange. Changing negatives into positives. Explanation strategies, demonstration techniques, individual coaching methods. Hands-on practice.

LEARNING THEORY / APPLICATION 10%

50% in Course I, 50% in Course II
Classical and operant conditioning, the power of extinction, surfing the extinction burst. Most of the information given is practiced throughout the course with chickens, dogs and each other! Learning theory is one category in the Legacy "Jeopardy" game we will play. It was designed to help people prepare for the national CPDT examination.

OBSERVATION / PARTICIPATION, LEGACY CLASSES 5%

50% in Course I, 50% in Course II
You will observe Legacy instructors teaching one or more of the following classes: Your S.O.C.I.A.L. Puppy, Pet Dog Manners , Pet Dog Manners, and one of our twenty or so continuing education (Level III) classes. We will practice collecting data for a dog and human ethogram, evaluating temperaments and methods. We will critique the class and in some cases, you will participate in or help teach the class.

PUPPY DEVELOPMENT, SOCIALIZATION, TRAINING 10%

80% in Course I, 20% in Course II
The research behind our new "Your S.O.C.I.A.L. Puppy" classes will be given in a handout form. You will observe a class, then plan a lesson and teach (under supervision!) it at one of our twice-a-week Your S.O.C.I.A.L. Puppy classes.

SPECIAL EVENTS 5%

50% in Course I, 50% in Course II
We take advantage of local training and behavior opportunities and field trips depending on the dates of the course.

TRAINING EQUIPMENT / USE 2.5%

50% in Course I, 50% in Course II
We will practice fitting the Gentle Leader, The EZ Walk Harness and the Calming Cap to our class dogs. We will discuss and see samples of a variety of other dog training equipment. Handouts will be provided.

Coming from out of town? Click here for information on traveling to and lodging in Sequim!

TUITION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

CPDT's,  Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training
Partner's, and graduates of Legacy's 2006-2011 Chicken Camps are eligible for a 10% Tuition Discount.

For your 10% discount, enter discount code CPDT or KPCTP or CHICK (for Legacy Chicken Camp graduates) when you register for Coaching People to Train Their Dogs.
Note-One Discount Only per registration.

 

Coaching student Theresa takes a break with her dog at Point Williams.

 

Terry Ryan with 2011 Coaching students.

 

 

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This is your How-To book!

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Dear Ms. Ryan-

  I recently passed the CPDT-KA exam and wanted to tell you how much I took pleasure in reading "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs" while studying.  It covered the bulk of the topics outlined for the test with a practical, enjoyable approach.  I have recommended it to trainer friends who will take the test next year as their #1 resource.   

Several of your Toolbox ideas are already being used in my classes--thanks.      

Dee Launder, CPDT-KA

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Students prepare to meet their chickens

for the first time.

 

Testimonial: MYRIAM FERNANDEZ LORCA and EVA NAVARRO MARTINEZ, Madrid, Spain

   "Amazing.  We have learnt a different way for coaching people and training dogs.  We bring to Spain a lot of new ideas.  Thank you so much for this great experience!"   

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Testimonial: KATERINA PAVLAKIS, London, England

"Coming to Legacy has been eye-opening, inspiring and fun.  The best foundation possible for a future in coaching and training - dogs, people, and other critters." 
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