Essential Skills

Develop cooperative care skills to give your dog a lifetime of wellness. Establish healthy routines that reduce stress and prevent unwanted behaviors in your home. Teach your dog basic obedience and loose lead walking. 

Foundational Socialization

A happy, healthy dog is one who is non-reactive to people, other dogs, and sights and sounds!

Your Gateway to Advanced Training

Completing this course is pre-requisite for enrollment in our Service Dog, Emotional Support Dog, or Therapy Dog programs. 

Foundational skills and socialization

Unlock your dog's potential!

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Nathaniel Lukas Redekopp, PhD, NCC, LPCC, CPDT-KA. I can't wait to meet your dog (and you)! I have over 10 years' experience in professional dog training and I'm excited to work with you. 

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 21 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction to the Course

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Welcome!

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Navigating the Course

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework

  2. 2

    Novice Level Environments

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Approved Environments

  3. 3

    Foundational Skills and Socialization

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Essential Skills

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      Homework - Choose Your Evaluation Type

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Study Resources

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework - Clear Communication

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework - Socialization

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework - Cooperative Care

  4. 4

    Healthy In-Home Structure

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Why Learn Structure?

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      Routine is Essential

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework - In-Home Structure

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Homework: Crate Training

  5. 5

    Graduation

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Novice Level Checklist

  6. 6

    Monthly Practice Logs

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 1 Practice Log

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 2 Practice Log

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 3 Practice Log

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 4 Practice Log

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 5 Practice Log

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Month 6 Practice Log

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$19.95 / month

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