Are you struggling to understand or train your dog?

This unique programme from two leading sighthound experts will guide you through all the training, practical techniques and body language insights that you need to know! A self-paced 6 week training programme. Suitable for all sighthound ages, breeds and cross breeds.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome from Becca and Clare!

    1. Training Essentials & Body Language

    2. Practical - How to use a marker word

    3. Practical - How to use a clicker

    4. Practical - This way

    5. Practical - Watch me

    6. Written training guide

    7. Week 1 Challenge

    8. Week 1 Challenge download

    1. Training Essentials & Body Language

    2. Practical - Lie down

    3. Practical - Settle indoors

    4. Practical - Settle outdoors

    5. Written training guide

    6. Week 2 Challenge

    7. Week 2 Challenge download

    1. Training Essentials & Body Language

    2. Practical - Recall cue

    3. Practical- How to handle a long lead

    4. Practical - Using a long lead on walks

    5. Practical - Recall outdoors

    6. Written training guide

    7. Week 3 Challenge

    8. Week 3 Challenge download

    1. Training Essentials & Body Language

    2. Practical - Lead handling

    3. Practical - Close

    4. Practical - 123 Pattern game

    5. Practical - 'Drunk' dog walking

    6. Written training guide

    7. Week 4 Challenge

    8. Week 4 Challenge download

    1. Training Essentials & Body Language

    2. Practical - Disengagement

    3. Practical - Find it

    4. Practical - Lost game

    5. Written guide

    6. Week 5 Challenge

    7. Week 5 Challenge download

About this course

  • £99.00
  • 47 lessons
  • 7 hours of video content

What's included

  • Training theory

    Learn all of the training background you need from 6 training essentials videos with weekly challenges

  • Practical demonstrations

    Practice the techniques with your dog at home and on walks from real life video demonstrations and written training guides

  • Sighthound body language

    Learn how to read your dog's emotions and what they are trying to tell you through weekly body language coaching videos

Instructor(s)

Rebecca Sommerville

Clinical Animal Behaviourist

Becca is a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist with a speciality in Sighthounds. She has a BSc in Animal Behaviour, an MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and is a published author and researcher in dog behaviour. She is inspired by her ex racing greyhound Del boy and her experience working for international animal welfare and rescue charities. Becca brings the latest canine science and a kind, compassionate approach to understanding your dog and preventing behaviour challenges.

Clare Ware

Accredited Sighthound Trainer

Clare’s passion as a dog trainer, with a speciality in sighthounds, comes from her years of experience of working with these unique dogs. She is a certified member of the Institute of Modern Dog Training (IMDT), a Pro Dog Trainer and uses positive reward-based techniques. Clare uses a relationship-focused approach to training, helping to strengthen your dog’s bond with you and the rest of the family.

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