Before your dog can listen and respond to you, she needs to understand what you mean and what you want. Are you really sending the right messages to her? If she's not listening to you, is it because she just doesn't understand what you want her to do? Join us for a closer look at what dogs really respond to, so you can be confident that your dog will listen when it counts.
Dogs are expert observers. It’s easy to overlook how very closely they watch us and register what’s going on in the environment. In this course, you’ll learn the 3 different routes by which dogs receive messages from us and consider real-life examples from everyday life. We’ll guide you through the wide range of intentional—and unintentional—messages and cues that people commonly send to dogs, so you can reduce confusion, optimize learning, and live more comfortably together.
This course will help you:
- Identify 3 different ways your dog gets messages from you.
- Distinguish 3 types of visual cues and 4 types of sound cues.
- Learn the many ways that we unintentionally send messages to, and sometimes confuse, our dogs.
- Recognize how misunderstandings can arise and create opportunities for improving communication.
- Influence your dog’s behavior by adjusting her environment and avoiding unplanned cues.
Who should take this course?
Dog lovers and animal care professionals who want to optimize communication with their dog. This course is for anyone who wants to build a strong and comfortable bond with their dog while helping her to learn.
What is included with this course?
This exceptional online learning experience comes complete with videos that allow you to learn and practice at your own pace, using simple follow along guides. You’ll have everything you need, from the comfort of your own computer, to put your new understanding into action immediately.
