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Module 1: Understanding Puppy Development and Learning

• How Puppies Learn: Basic Principles of Canine Cognition
• Critical Developmental Periods in Puppies
• Reading Puppy Body Language and Communication Signals
• Building the Human-Puppy Bond Through Positive Interaction
• Setting Up Your Home for Successful Puppy Training
• Understanding Breed Differences and Their Impact on Training

Module 2: Positive Reinforcement Training Fundamentals

• Introduction to Positive Reinforcement Methods
• Effective Use of Rewards and Markers
• Clicker Training Basics for Puppies
• Avoiding Common Training Mistakes
• Transitioning from Food Rewards to Other Reinforcers
• Building Duration, Distance, and Distraction into Training

Module 3: Essential Puppy Training Skills

• Crate Training and House Training Fundamentals
• Teaching Reliable Recall and Emergency Stop
• Leash Walking Without Pulling
• Establishing Settle and Calm Behaviour
• Preventing Resource Guarding
• Managing Jumping, Mouthing, and Nipping Behaviours

Module 4: Socialization and Environmental Confidence

• Structured Socialization with People and Other Dogs
• Building Confidence in Various Australian Environments
• Handling and Touch Desensitization
• Traffic, Noise, and Environmental Distractions
• Appropriate Puppy Play and Social Skills
• Preventing and Addressing Fear-Based Behaviours

Module 5: Problem-Solving and Behaviour Modification

• Understanding the Root Causes of Problem Behaviours
• Addressing Separation Anxiety in Puppies
• Managing Excessive Barking and Vocalization
• Redirecting Chewing and Destructive Behaviours
• Overcoming Specific Fears and Phobias
• When to Seek Additional Professional Help

Module 6: Advanced Training Techniques

• Shaping Complex Behaviours Step by Step
• Teaching Practical Household Manners
• Introduction to Scent Work and Mental Enrichment
• Training Fun and Useful Tricks
• Problem-Solving Through Training Games
• Building Reliability in Real-World Contexts

Module 7: Professional Puppy Training in Australia

• The Australian Puppy Training Industry Standards
• Working with Different Client Types and Expectations
• Designing Progressive Training Plans for Clients
• Tracking and Documenting Training Progress
• Effective Client Communication and Education
• Building a Professional Puppy Training Business in Australia

Module 8: Specialized Training Applications

• Adapting Training for Different Puppy Personalities
• Working with Multi-Dog Households
• Training Considerations for Australian Wildlife Encounters
• Training Puppies for Urban Australian Living
• Foundations for Farm and Rural Dogs in Australia
• Creating Lifelong Learning Plans for Continued Development