Animal Trainer’s Toolbox part 1

Foundation course focusing on a scientific approach to animal training

Agnieszka Janarek Agnieszka Janarek
Start: 01 Dec 2024
Next: TBA

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  • Duration: 6 weeks.
  • Learning materials: Written lessons with video tutorials.
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  • Personalized attention: Instructor analyzes 12 minutes of your training videos weekly.
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Do you struggle with applying dog and animal training theory in practice? Errorless learning, seamless sessions, luring all seem to be fine until you try to use them with your dog? Don’t worry! I got you!

Teaching animals is a skill that combines science and practical techniques, and in this course, you will embark on a step-by-step journey to master the foundations of training. No prior experience is required – this course is designed for anyone eager to learn more about effective animal training.

Too often, trainers find themselves in the dual role of teacher and learner simultaneously, lacking the opportunity to develop their mechanics, clicker skills, and delivery patterns before working with their animal learners. This course aims to bridge that gap by providing you with a comprehensive compendium of knowledge and practice in animal training.

The course is built upon the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and how they align with our interactions with animals. You will delve into the mechanics and techniques of teaching behaviors, equipping you with the essential skills needed for successful training.

Who would benefit from taking this course?

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, this course offers valuable insights and discussions that will help you become a thoughtful and proficient trainer. Get ready for engaging practical exercises, in-depth exploration of the animal training world, and lively discussions with fellow learners.

This course is a must-have for anyone passionate about scientific dog training and eager to become the handler their dog truly deserves. Join us for six weeks of immersive learning and transform your training approach. In addition, you can work with multiple animals throughout the course. We welcome all species, making this course a truly multispecies-friendly experience.

What others have to say about this course:

“Trainer’s Toolbox: I would change the name of the course to “Handler’s Must-Have Toolbox.”

This course is packed with knowledge content and practical homework tasks, and I really feel I have improved my practical and theoretical understanding of teaching, learning methods, and how to apply them in practice. I am very interested in dog training methodologies and the science behind them, and Agnieszka has a great gift for explaining it all. Every lecture was interesting, well-written, and easy to digest. What was super important for me was that theory met practice. There were lots of videos where Agnieszka presented exercises and methods, so I could see how things work.

As a premium student, I had the pleasure of working directly with Agnieszka on homework tasks as well as tasks not directly covered in the homework. The course was very individualized and adjusted to our needs. I must say, this course was not easy and required a lot of effort from me. Many things I needed to practice beforehand without Fredzio. Another gain was that I understood the value of my trainer skills and mechanics. I truly recommend both the course and Agnieszka!” Janina and Fredzio

“10/10 This is the best dog training course that Ive ever attended to. Everything that I learned here is based on the scientific evidences and highly ethical. The feedback was always very good and really helpful, so I definitely recommend buying the premium access.

 I can’t wait for next courses with Agnieszka and the team.” Alicja

What will you learn from this course?

Over the span of six weeks, you will cover a wide range of topics, including:

  • clicker training mechanics,
  • essential skills for trainers,
  • errorless learning,
  • adding stimulus control,
  • luring,
  • shaping,
  • structuring training sessions,
  • achieving fluency,
  • managing frustration and errors,
  • molding behaviors,
  • embracing loopy training concepts,
  • and planning effective training sessions.

This course is a must-have for anyone passionate about scientific dog training and eager to become the handler their dog truly deserves. Join us for six weeks of immersive learning and transform your training approach. In addition, you can work with multiple animals throughout the course. We welcome all species, making this course a truly multispecies-friendly experience. This is self-taught course, no Premium spots.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of discovery and skill-building in the realm of animal training? Enroll now and unlock the potential for meaningful connections and impressive progress with your animal companions.

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Lessons:

  • Week 1 01 Dec 2024

    • Introduction

      Read this before proceeding to the first lesson!…

    • Education of choice and science

      When crafting the introductory lecture for this course, I realized the importance of explaining my approach to dog training. I…

    • Basic terms

      Before delving into practical techniques for teaching behavior, it is important to establish a foundation by discussing key terms related…

    • Behavior and its contingencies (practical homework)

      Learning is defined as changing your behavior based on experience with consequences. The process of learning happens in the form…

    • Consequences

      Consequences are stimuli that occur after the behavior. The ones that are interesting for us are those that change the…

  • Week 2 08 Dec 2024

    • Behavior profile

      When embarking on the journey of teaching behavior, it proves invaluable to construct a comprehensive profile for the desired behavior.

    • Marker cues

      Marker: A marker is a stimulus that has become a secondary reinforcer by the process of both classical and operant conditioning.

    • Luring

      There are various approaches to teaching behaviors, and in week 2, we will delve into specific techniques and analyze their…

    • Handler’s technique

      “The skill to deliver reinforcers at the right moment, in the right place, and with the right speed is not…

  • Week 3 15 Dec 2024

    • Moulding by contact

      When we talk about moulding through contact, we might recall traditional dog training methods where an individual in camouflage barks…

    • Outcome versus result. Does it matter?

      Before we go deeper into the main topic of this article, I would like to address a few theoretical matters…

  • Week 4 22 Dec 2024

    • Shaping

      Shaping, one of the most popular techniques for teaching behavior, can also be one of the most challenging to master.

    • Cue for shaping – explored

      Shaping, in essence, involves reinforcing successive approximations of a target behavior. It is important to note that shaping is not…

    • Examples of shaping

      “If you don’t know how to start a behavior, don’t try shaping it. If you can’t predict your dog’s behaviors,…

  • Week 5 29 Dec 2024

    • Frustration

      “Happiness is a function of reinforcement, depression is a function of punishment, and frustration is a function of extinction.” –…

  • Week 6 05 Jan 2025

    • Outro

      Farewell and Keep Moving Forward! Mega Cheers and…

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