Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome

    • Welcome

    • Stay Connected!
  • 2

    Life Stage Characteristics

    • Life Stage Characteristics
  • 3

    Socialization

    • The Basics of Socialization

    • Socialization vs. Risk of Infectious Diseases

    • The Socialization Checklist
  • 4

    Housetraining

    • Housetraining Basics

    • Benefits of Crate Training

    • Steps to Crate Training

    • Indoor Potty Options Compared

    • Copy of Housetraining Summary
  • 5

    Play and Enrichment

    • Exercise and Play

    • Enrichment - Smelling and Scavenging

    • Enrichment - Chewing, Licking, and Shredding

    • Enrichment - Playing, Chasing, and Digging

    • Stuffing Kongs and Toppls

    • The Rules of Tug-of-War
  • 6

    Introducing the Collar, Harness, and Leash

    • Introducing the Collar, Harness, and Leash
  • 7

    The Name Game and Come When Called

    • The Name Game and Come When Called
  • 8

    Preventing and Dealing with Problem Behaviors

    • Dogs Being Dogs - The Potential Outcomes of Problem Behaviors

    • Puppy Biting

    • Jumping Up

    • Barking

    • Chewing

    • Digging
  • 9

    Preventing Resource Guarding

    • Resource Guarding Between Dogs

    • Provisions with Perks

    • The Trade Game
  • 10

    Preventing Separation Anxiety

    • Preventing Separation Anxiety
  • 11

    Empathy is the Answer

    • Empathy is the Answer
  • 12

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion