Course Outline

  • 01

    Welcome to the course!

    • A Message from Your Instructor - Charissa Carvell KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA

    • Join the Facebook Group!
  • 02

    Let's Get Started

    • What You Will Need

    • Resources

  • 03

    Week 1

    • First Session

    • Troubleshooting

  • 04

    Week 2

    • Chin Rest

    • Adding "Toss" Marker

    • Around the World
  • 05

    Week 3

    • Adding Click Marker and Getting Behavior

    • Teaching An Indication (Alert) Behavior

    • How is Your Dog Feeling About Odor
  • 06

    Week 4

    • Odor Fluency

    • Adding the Odor Alert Behavior

    • Add Distraction Devices

  • 07

    Week 5

    • Having Fun With Your Hides
  • 08

    Week 6

    • Putting it All Together

    • Wrap Up
  • 09

    Class Wrap-Up

    • Thanks for Joining Us!

    • We LOVE Great Reviews

Instructor:

Charissa is a graduate and Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She has also attained the Silver Low Stress Handling Certification. She owns and operates Alpine Behavior & Training in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and spends her spare time adventuring with her shepherds Fenrir & Emmie and husband Tyler.

Charissa Carvell KPA-CTP

Guest Instructor

FAQ

  • How old does my dog need to be to take this class?

    This class is ideal for dogs 6 months and older.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You'll have access to the course for one year from your enrollment date.

  • What if I have questions as I'm working through the course?

    We have a private Facebook group just for students of our online classes. You can post videos and ask questions there!

  • How long does it take to get through the course?

    It takes a minimum of 6 weeks, as new content is released to you every 7 days. Many of our students take more than one calendar week on certain course weeks of content. It's up to you how fast you and your dog move through the material!