Basic Dog Obedience

Short Course / 6 days

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Learning Outcomes
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Trainer Profile
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Course Information

There is a belief that there are no bad dogs, just uninformed owners. Well-trained dogs are a joy to own. The weekly 1.5-hour sessions will introduce positive dog training techniques to help you understand and communicate with your dog better.

With proper methods, commitment, patience and of course, lots of love, your furry kid will learn fast and become socially acceptable and well-mannered companions.

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Learning Outcomes

Week 1 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • No dogs (only owners to attend)

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  • How dogs learn

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  • Signs of Stress

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  • Equipment

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  • Name Game

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  • Yes Game

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Week 2 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • Intro to Sit

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  • Intro to Stay

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  • Intro to Loose leash walking

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  • Recall exercises

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Week 3 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • Intro to Down

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  • Recall exercises

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  • Real life application of Sit and Stay

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  • Week 3 Challenge – Sit

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Week 4 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • Distance Sit and Down

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  • Games to enhance fluency in Sit, Down, Stay and Loose Leash Walking

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  • Leave it, Shake Hands, Rollover, Spin

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  • Week 4 Challenge – Down

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Week 5 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • Games to enhance fluency in Sit, Down, Stay and Loose Leash Walking

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  • Week 5 Challenge – Come When Called

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Week 6 (1.5 Hours)_x000D_

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  • Games to enhance fluency in Sit, Down, Stay and Loose Leash Walking

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  • Week 6 Challenge – Loose Leash Walking

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Schedule

Course Dates: TBC_x000D_
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Course Duration: 6 days_x000D_
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Frequency: Weekly (Sat)_x000D_
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Time: 11am to 12.30pm_x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

This course consists of 1 modules:

These short hands-on training sessions will teach you how to communicate effectively with your best pal to foster stronger bonding. You will develop the skills to train your dog using positive methods, and handle your canine companion in different situations.

Trainer's Profile

Angie Tan

Angie Tan, CPDT-KA,  is a U.S. Certified, AVS Accredited and Project Adore dog trainer. She founded Puppylove, Singapore’s first dog-friendly training school, in 2001. She is also a dog bite safety educator, a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog KTrainers (APDT) and a Canine First Responder. Angie supports the use of LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) methods when working with animals.

To learn more about Angie’s journey as a dog trainer and also her full credentials, please visit the website.

Certification

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Certificate of Participation will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance.


Course Fees

Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 7% GST and subject to review._x000D_
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The course is eligible for SkillsFuture Credit._x000D_
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Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Full Course Fee$909.50