Module 1: Body Language

Section 1: Reading Your Dog's Body Language

As you began training with your dog it is important to be able to read their body language to determine your dogs stress levels during the learning process. It is important to not push trainings on your dog if they are overly stressed because it can cause the dog to not retain information as easily.

Watch this basic intro to dog body language. Make notes so you can refer to them as you are training your dog. Once you watch the video proceed to the next section.



Section 2: Teaching Eye Contact

Eye contact is an important part of training with your dog because it teaches the dog to trust you and to increase the bond between the dog and yourself.