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Hook:
Clip from Marley and Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UMMGNxg1Lg
Chart about the characteristics of a good dog behaviours that we wish to achieve in training our dogs.
Another chart on the bad characteristics of untrained dogs.
Core Learning
Ten tips for Successful Dog training
1. Have realistic expectations about your dog.
2. Establish Clear and COnsistent leadership.
3. Learn to communicate through movement.
4. Provide your dog with basic training.
5. Give your dog a steady dose of physical exercise.
6. Establish and maintain household rules.
7. Refrain from overcoddling your dog.
8. Don't add a second dog until your dog reaches three years of age.
9. Start training your puppy from day one.
10. Think about your relationship with your dog as an evolving process... he will need to be trained with more maturity as he matures. Always find new ways to bond.
(excerpt from Brad Pattison Unleashed by Brad Pattison)
Task: Take one of these tips and think of examples of each or ways to avoid particular tendencies of dog owners.
Consolidation:
Clip about this process online
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bMH88dWYc
Questions: Where do you anticipate having problems in training your dog? Whis of Brad's tips will be hard to follow?

Training Your Dog
Meet Bella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxsfzyr26VA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxsfzyr26VAMeet Bella: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxsfzyr26VA
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Do you want you dog to perform like Bella?
Follow these easy steps and you and your canine friend will be on your way to a happy relationship!
Step 1:
Buy a lot of dog treats to reinforce positive behaviour.
Step 2:
Choose and prioritize the following skills:
Sit
Stay
Rollover
Heel
Bark
Fetch
Play dead
Request to go outside
Shake a paw
Down
Dance
Come
Step 3: Follow this exciting scavenger hunt and research your top 3 priorities!
http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/

Core:
Listening to instruction i.e. Teaching your dog how to sit.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/woof/tips/tip_07.html
Consolidation Questions:
What verbal command does one use to train a dog to sit?

Hook
-question about scenarios “Are you tired of cleaning pee off of your floor?”
-video- funny dog videos (either an example of an untrained dog or of a very well trained dog) + questions: “do you want your dog to be this well-trained?”
Core Learning Activity
-WebInquiry
-with corresponding handout to print off before starting
-look at core understandings (exercise, love/affection, discipline, consistency, etc)
-describe how you would train your dog to do a particular trick (i.e. sit, play dead)
-research some different training schools near your home to attend if necessary
Consolidation
-small quiz to help the learner ensure that they know the key concepts and understand how to train their dog
-What is one way to reinforce positive behavior with your dog?
-What are some of the benefits of taking your dog to a training center?

Funny video of an untrained dog- i.e Beethoven, Ceaser Milan
Core Learning Activity
- Consistency
- Repetition
-a) Consistency- i.e- training your dog to sit- speak clearly, say the command (sit), model the behaviour (push rear end down), use a reward system
b) Repetition- No more times a day
-day- do command many times- focus on one command as oppose to many- perfect each individual skill before moving onto the next
c) Positive Reinforcement (i.e. treats)
-Stability
-treats)- go over acceptable types of treats/how many- how too many treats can promote obesity and diabetes
d) Stability- Emphasis routine- children have to have a daily schedule for the dog that it can follow based on what they are doing
e) Seperate place
consolidation
-checck lists

consolidation
-checck lists
-watch other submitted videos. how does my dog compare?
-does my dog listen to the given commands?
-keep notes - what was successful? what needs more work?
-submit a video
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Setting the Stage
Funny video of an untrained dog- i.e Beethoven, Ceaser Milan
Core Learning Activity
- Consistency
- Repetition
- No more than 10 minutes at a time/3 times a day
- Positive Reinforcement (i.e. treats)
-Stability
- Seperate place (i.e. crate)- leave alone when its in there
consolidation
-checck lists
-submit a video
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxsfzyr26VA