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Be the best instructor you can be. Offer classes students rave about.
Included:
Working with the human portion of the team
•Assessing student goals
•Group dynamics
•Using Positive reinforcement with the human portion of the team
•Teaching approaches for different learning styles
•Building camaraderie among students
•Wag It Games in a one hour class
•Seminar dynamics How to utilize a longer session, keeping teams fresh through a full day seminar
Working with the canine portion of the team
•The dog’s well being first and foremost
•Clicker Training, Positive reinforcement, Shaping
•Reading canine body language
•Canine behavior
•Building enthusiastic performance
•Canine stress management
•Dog/Handler relationship assessment
Plus
•Wag It Games philosophy and benefits to dog and handler including our Heart Dog Program for disabled dogs
•Tricks and tips to make classes Fun Fun Fun!
•Wag It Games Skill divisions, exercises, rules, scoring, equipment and trials
Prerequisites
- Interest in positive training methods
- Experience with dog kisses
- Love of laughter and wagging tails
View a video about Wag It Games with an introduction by Suzanne Clothier
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0ib0Fo-KJ0 |
