Anxiety Tasks Cdn$35 (self-study class only)
(3x30 min web cam consults available for extra purchase)
Class goals:
Your dog learns how to do an anxiety alert or self-harm interruption for any stress sign you choose.
He will also learn how to:
- do a nose poke or nudge as alert behavior
- do a chin rest as alert behavior
- apply deep pressure therapy (squeeze-box effect) in 2 positions (sitting, laying down)
- physically block you from other people or stressors (give space between you and people in front or behind you in a line-up for example)
- pull forward in a light mobility harness
- find and lead you to an exit (The class gets you a good start on this behavior but it will take longer than a month to teach and generalize the various aspects of this challenging task.)
Over 100 step by step videos and a training checklist are included in this class. This class is suitable for owner-trainers and professional trainers wanting to learn how to train the tasks for a person with a disability.
Bonus Materials: 10 Techniques how to use your service dog or SDit to ground you before or when anxiety or panic hits.
Prerequisites: This class builds on knowledge from the Foundations classes for both dog and handler so it is highly recommended that you have taken them before this class or have a strong understanding of the principles of marker-based training and techniques for teaching basic body awareness.
These specific behaviors are needed: *following a nose target 2 feet *adding a cue *paw target from 20 feet *staying with the handler as the team moves through a doorway and outside. Here's a video on how to train this.
Optional: *curling up (put chin on hip) *laying on his side *backing up in heel position 5 steps
Note: This class is NOT included in part of the school bundle for $380.
Students of this class have access to the material for 2 years starting from the date of purchase. Starting the first Wednesday of each month, for 3 weeks, the instructor will answer your questions Monday through Friday, each month for the duration of the 2-year period. NOTE: There are no refunds for classes. Please read the course descriptions carefully before registering.
Duration:
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2 years |
Price:
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CDN$35.00 |
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