Working spots have access to entire course content, discussion boards, and video feedback for each module. Video submission and feedback will take place on the discussion board. Content is available for 1 year following enrollment.
You will be able to submit one video for each of the three parts. Each video should be no more than 2 minutes in duration and is due prior to the start of the next part. Part 1 video submission is due by May 11, Part 2, video submission is due by May 25, and Part 3 video is due by June 8. Videos, 2 minutes each, will be viewable by all working spot members so we have the opportunity to learn from each other.
The course is divided into 3 parts:
Introduction
Equipment
Learning Process Overview
Back to Basics - Food Pickup
Place - What & Why
Shaping Place
Place - Adding a cue
Pot/Pivot Platform - What & Why
Pot/Pivot Platform - Paws on & circle both directions
Pot/Pivot Platform - Attention
Platform - What & Why
Platform - Building a Default Stand (4 paws square on platform)
Platform - Angles
Platform - Duration stand with handler movement
Homework and Discussion
Place - Distance
Place - Distractions
Pot/Pivot Platform - Front
Pot/Pivot Platform - Heel Position
Platform - Review of Default Stand skills on Platform
Platform - Position Changes on Platform
Platform - Heel Position
Platform - Front Position
Trick - Through
Homework and Discussion
Place - Building Impulse Control & Desire
Place – Everyday Training
Pot/Pivot Platform – Toggling between front and heel positions
Pot/Pivot Platform – Finishes
Pot/Pivot Platform – Multiples
Pot/Pivot Platform – Left Turn
Pot/Pivot Platform – Flat Disc
Platform – Toggling between front and heel positions
Platform – Default Stand with Legs Apart & Halts
Platforms – Finishes
Platforms – Multiples & Side Stepping
Platform – Stands for Example Exercise
Platform – Moving Stand
How do I remove the prop?
Homework and Discussion
