This program is self-paced and designed to be worked through in sections. The entire course will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The content is designed to be used as a continued reference. Even once you have completed the course you may revisit and relearn as often as needed. You will find that some of the handouts are downloadable and you will be asked to print them out throughout the program.

Webinar Outline

The Effects of Time 

• In a Perfect World
• Foster, Rescue & Adopt Timeline

Self Assessment

• The Dog Foster Toolbox
• PEST REST
• Control Yourself

Becoming a Detective

• Looking at your dog as a whole
• A Dog in Pieces
• The Missing Pieces
• Activity

Objective Assessments

• Focus Characteristics
• Social Characteristics
• Dog Toolbox

Training Principles

• Motivations Slide Presentation
• Operant Quadrants
• Reward Values
• Rewarding Recovery
• Counter Conditioning
• Difficulty & Threshhold

Establishing Balance

• Building a Balanced Life
• Establishing Rules & Roles
• Rules of Engagement