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Course 2 of the certification

Canine Body Language

Read the whole dog, in context — because the best way to break up a fight is to prevent it.

6 lessons ~55 min total Final assessment · pass at 80% Counts toward your certificate
Get the course — $199 →Preview lesson 1 freePart of Certified Professional Dog Walker

Course content

  1. 1Speaking dog~8 min
  2. 2Calming & appeasement signals~9 min
  3. 3Fear & cut-off signals~8 min
  4. 4Warning signals & the freeze~11 min
  5. 5Play signals & healthy play~10 min
  6. 6Reading the whole picture~9 min
  7. Final assessment10 questions · pass at 80%

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