Good Start to Dog Training
Good Start to
Dog Training
Imagine a world where your dog eagerly listens, learns with joy, and strengthens your bond with every training session.
Not Just Another Dog Training Course
Not Just Another Training Course
Good Start to Dog Training is your gateway to unlocking the secrets that professional trainers have mastered. This comprehensive program reveals the science behind positive training, transforming behavioral principles into simple, actionable steps that work in the real world.
Why Your Dog Deserves This
That bright-eyed look of understanding! Those breakthrough moments happen when training becomes a celebration rather than a chore. You already know that kindness prevails over force. Now discover how to harness that wisdom with professional-grade techniques.
What Awaits You and Your Dog
Whether you're a complete beginner feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or an experienced owner ready to refine your skills, this course meets you exactly where you are. You'll build unshakeable foundational skills that create confident, happy dogs and proud, empowered owners.
About the course
- This short, free course helps dog guardians prepare for training by setting up their space, selecting the right tools, and understanding what to expect from their first session. Perfect for first-timers and seasoned owners alike, it lays the foundation for effective, humane, science-backed dog training.
Course Curriculum
Getting Started
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Welcome to Good Start to Dog Training
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Getting Started
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Positive Reinforcement
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Four Steps to Train a Dog
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Setting Up a Training Session
Manage the Behavior
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The Importance of Management
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Training Gear Recommendations
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Enrichment Ideas
Get the Behavior
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Luring, Shaping and Capturing
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PRACTICE: Capturing
Mark the Behavior
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Mark the Behavior
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PRACTICE: Charging the Clicker
Pay the Behavior
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Reinforcers and Rewards
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Food Rewards FAQ
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PRACTICE Treat Tournament
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How Often Should You Reinforce?
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Tried and True Treat Recipes
Name the Behavior
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Fading the Lure
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What’s a Cue?
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Cue vs. Command
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Adding a Verbal Cue
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Name the Behavior
Strengthen the Behavior
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Clean Training
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Change your Criteria
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Distance, Duration, Distraction, Delivery
That’s a Wrap
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Putting it all Together
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Free access this course
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LevelBeginner
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Duration10 minutes
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Last UpdatedNovember 21, 2025
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CertificateCertificate of completion
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Target Audience
- Dog guardians preparing for their first training session
- Clients enrolled in Good Human’s private or day training programs
- First-time puppy owners setting the foundation for lifelong learning
- Rescue dog adopters wanting to start training on the right paw
