Right this way to great manners!
Ready for your dog to listen to you and have behavior you’re proud of? Want to have fun while you train? Then this self-paced online class is for you! We use positive, reward-based techniques to bring out the very best in your dog. Using the online classroom materials (with extensive video!) and the interactive forum with your expert trainer, you’ll train the core behaviors (Sit, Down, Place, Come, Walk on a Loose Leash, and Leave It) and more. Your class’s pro trainer will answer your questions and give feedback on your submitted videos.
At the time of purchase, you’ll gain access to the entire class. The class is organized into 6 weekly sections. But you’ll be free to work through the class exercises at your own pace, whenever is convenient for you. Your instructor facilitates a Private Facebook group where you’ll be able to interact with your instructor and ask questions. You’ll also be able to post videos of your training to receive plenty of personalized, expert coaching.
Class Fee: $99 for six weeks of online training classes. Includes participation in the class’s private Facebook Group for questions and coaching.
Access: You get six months of access to your online class materials.
PLEASE NOTE: You will have separate logins for our Online Learning platform and our In-Facility Programs.
Online Manners 1 Curriculum
Welcome
Get Ready to Train!
Introduction to Week 1
Clicker Magic
Name Game
Touch
Sit
Holding the Sit Position
Settle on the Mat (Place)
The Right Reward is Key
Practice Homework
Week 2 Introduction
How to Warm Up
Moving to the Mat
Say Please
Orient to Handler for Leash Walking
Yielding to Leash Pressure
Follow Me
Non-Greeting with People
Enrichment for Your Dog
Socialization
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 3
Attention in the Face of Distraction
Leash Handling
Casual Leash Walking
Managed Leash Walking
Down
Coming When Called
Cookie Jar Rewarding
Four on the Floor Greetings
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 4
Turn Away
Introducing Stay
Leave It!
Canine Body Language
Handling Practice
Puppy Play Biting / Bite Inhibition
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 5
Managed People Greetings for the Social Butterfly
Casual Leash Walking – Passing Distractions
Managed People Greetings for the Cautious Canine
Leave It with Objects
Introducing Stay with Distance
Nutrition Steps
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 6
Stay with Helper Distraction
Try Out a Dog Sport – Agility
Try Out a Dog Sport – Nose Work
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Spin)
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Rollover)
Learn About Other Dog Sports and Activities
Dog Activity – Therapy Dog
Your Instructor
Senior Trainer
Rhea Northcut CPDT-KA, ABCDT
Rhea is a senior trainer with What a Great Dog! She’s been teaching with us since 2016. Rhea teaches Nose Work and Pet Manners. As a Senior Trainer, she takes on challenging behavior modification cases, including leash reactivity and resource guarding. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and also has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas Tech University. She enjoys teaching owners how to better communicate with their canine companions. She has a special place in her heart for rescues and shelter dogs, having spent a large portion of her free time volunteering at animal shelters.