Nurture The Canine Within

This course provides you with an all-round knowledge about canine perception and enrichment. You will learn how to support your dog in easy ways to benefit their behaviour, health and overall well-being. This course is applicable for dogs of any age from puppies to seniors and can be amazing for any training level. You will look into everything you need to initiate amazing enrichment activities and additions into your dog's life that will have a beneficial impact!

Features of this course

  • 40+ Enrichment Activity Videos

  • Written by a nationally accredited dog trainer

  • DIY Enrichment toys how-to's

  • Flexible and supported learning

  • Access to RK9 training app 24/7

  • Family friendly course for adults and kids

  • Easily-actioned boredom relief for your dog

  • Behaviour-focused support

Outcomes of this course

  • Independance & Confidence

    Foster independence and confidence in your dog

  • Mental Stimulation

    Provide mental stimulation and avenues for problem solving.

  • Enrichment DIY

    How to utilize a objects, toys and environmental additions safely supportive of enrichment based-activities.

  • Support your dogs behaviour

    Support your dog's natural species-typical instincts and behaviours so they can fully embrace and enjoy being themselves!

  • Relationship

    Nurture a positive relationship with your dog through exercises and activities that build mutual respect, trust and confidence

  • Physical Exercise

    Provide your dog appropriate and strategic outlets for their energy - dogs love having jobs!

Course curriculum

    1. WELCOME TO THE COURSE

    2. HOW TO USE THIS COURSE

    3. THE WHAT & WHY'S OF ENRICHMENT (VIDEO)

    4. THE WHAT & WHY'S OF ENRICHMENT (SLIDES)

    5. SAFETY GUIDELINES

    6. REWARD MARKER TRAINING BASICS

    7. LOADING A REWARD MARKER

    1. A DOG'S SENSE OF SMELL (VIDEO)

    2. A DOG'S SENSE OF SMELL (SLIDES)

    3. ACTIVITY 1: SCATTER FEEDING OUTDOORS

    4. ACTIVITY 2: SNUFFLE MAT

    5. ACTIVITY 3: THE TOWEL BURRITO

    6. ACTIVITY 4: BALLOON FIND-IT GAME

    7. ACTIVITY 5: MINI DIY FORAGING GAME

    8. ACTIVITY 6: WHICH ONE IS IT GAME

    9. ACTIVITY 7: THE 'SNIFFARI'

    10. ACTIVITY 8: BACKYARD SCAVENGER EGG HUNT

    11. ACTIVITY 9: DOG APPEASEMENT PHEROMONES

    12. ACTIVITY 10: SCENT OF THE WEEK

    13. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    14. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    15. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    1. A DOGS' SENSE OF SIGHT (VIDEO)

    2. A DOG'S SENSE OF SIGHT (SLIDES)

    3. ACTIVITY 11: FLIRT POLE FUN

    4. ACTIVITY 12: 'THE CHASE' GAME

    5. ACTIVITY 13: THE 'GET IT!' GAME

    6. ACTIVITY 14: HAND TOUCH GAME

    7. ACTIVITY 15: SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES

    8. ACTIVITY 16: THE ENDURO BALL

    9. ACTIVITY 17: SPRING POLE TUG

    10. ACTIVITY 18: BUBBLE CHASE

    11. ACTIVITY 19: THE BOX TARGET GAME

    12. ACTIVITY 20: DOG TV

    13. ACTIVITY 21: CAR RIDES

    14. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    15. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    16. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    1. A DOG'S SENSE OF HEARING (VIDEO)

    2. A DOG'S SENSE OF HEARING (SLIDES)

    3. ACTIVITY 22: ENRICHMENT MUSIC

    4. ACTIVITY 23: THE BRAVE DOG APP

    5. ACTIVITY 24: MARCO-POLO RECALL GAME

    6. ACTIVITY 25: MARKER LOTTERY GAME

    7. ACTIVITY 26: THE SQUEAKY EXCHANGE GAME

    8. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    9. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    10. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    1. A DOG'S SENSE OF TOUCH

    2. A DOG'S SENSE OF TOUCH (SLIDES)

    3. ACTIVITY 27: OUTDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE

    4. ACTIVITY 28: GROOMING BASICS

    5. ACTIVITY 29: LOUNGEROOM AGILITY

    6. ACTIVITY 30: TOUCH CONDITIONING AND HANDLING

    7. ACTIVITY 31: SANDPIT TREASURE HUNT & DIGGING PIT

    8. ACTIVITY 32: FLOATING TREAT BOWL

    9. ACTIVITY 33: IQ PUZZLE TREAT-RELEASE TOYS

    10. ACTIVITY 34: THE DEN & THERMO-REGULATION SPACES

    11. ACTIVITY 35: CHEWING OUTLETS

    12. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    13. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    14. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    1. A DOG'S SENSE OF TASTE (VIDEO)

    2. A DOG'S SENSE OF TASTE (SLIDES)

    3. ACTIVITY 36: STUFFED SNACK AND MEAL KONGS

    4. ACTIVITY 37: TREAT BUFFET

    5. ACTIVITY 38: DOGGY PUPSICLES, FOODY & TOY SURPRISE ICE-BLOCKS

    6. ACTIVITY 39: LICKMATS

    7. ACTIVITY 40: SLOW FEEDER BOWLS

    8. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    9. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

    10. SHOW US YOUR STUFF!

About this course

  • $129.95
  • 75 lessons
  • 4 hours of video content

Meet your Trainer

Head Trainer & Director of RK9 Academy Racheal Romeo

My name is Racheal and I'm a nationally accredited dog trainer. I strive to empower and educate others through my training programs on how to build amazing relationships with our companion animals. You can learn more about me in my bio below. https://riverinak9.com.au/about-me/

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