It all begins with Foundations
Whether you want to tackle the most challenging movie audition or have perfect poses for a photoshoot, an understanding and execution of basics set skills is paramount for long-lasting success. It only takes one job poorly done to ruin a potential career in this industry. Developing a deep understanding of the basics and the "why" will grow you as a more knowledgeable handler and better communication with your dog. Welcome to the beginning of your set life journey!
Self-Paced for Success
This course is overflowing with videos broken into bite-sizes pieces for you to digest and accomplish. In this self-paced course, you can take your time and go at a pace that works best for you.
What makes this course different? We work on the details, effectiveness of your cues, and create a clean line of communication between you and your dog in challenging new environments. From brain games to honing specific skills, your dog will become smarter and more sharp when put to work on set.
Chrissy has her own unique criteria and training style that has proven years of success on set. From photoshoots, commercials, movies, and even the most difficult of stunts, her dogs of varying breeds prove successful because of the strong foundations in training that support their endeavors.
Learn the Essential Basics
Learn some of the most essential basics to get your very first job on set! Learn why your typical sit, stand, down is different from a dog actor's positions on a mark... plus so much more!
Become a Smart Handler
Going from pet parent or dog trainer to a true Studio Canine Trainer is a different walk in the park! This course will make you a smarter handler for working on set - so you can arrive to set like a true professional.
Be a Problem Solver
Every set job is unique and different. That also means there are a myriad of ways you could be asked to work your dog. This course will aid you by giving you tools to make smart decisions to think on the fly and make your path to success on set for you and your dog.
Example Curriculum
- Verbal and Body Cues (3:40)
- Capturing (1:34)
- The Wait Command (1:16)
- Working distance and aware of Equipment (1:06)
- Natural Cues when working with the actor (1:52)
- Strengthen Cues: Cues With Distance (1:21)
- Strengthen Cue: Silent Cues (0:45)
- Angles and Elevation: High/Low Cues (1:01)
- Angles and Elevation: Linear Work (1:41)
- Going to a Raised Platform: The First Steps (1:39)
- Going to a Raised Platform: Progression & Pattern (2:11)
- Going to a Raised Platform: Trouble on the Platform (1:01)
- Going to a Raised Platform: Progression & Verbal Cue (1:16)
- Using a Bucket As a Mark: The First Steps (2:44)
- Using a Bucket As a Mark: Applying a Verbal (0:56)
- Using a Bucket As a Mark: Linear Work & Distance (2:24)
- Introducing the Flat Mark: The First Steps (2:27)
- Introducing the Flat Mark: Removing Lure & Increasing Accuracy (1:37)
- Introducing the Flat Mark: Verbal Cue (1:01)
- Going to a Smaller Mark: The First Steps & Problem Solving (3:25)
- Going to a Smaller Mark: Reducing the Mark Size (1:17)
- Invisible Mark: The First Steps (1:20)
- Invisible Mark: Progression (1:19)
- Head Down: Luring Method (1:44)
- Head Down: Reverse Luring Method (1:10)
- Shy: Intro and First Steps (1:56)
- Shy: Half Swipe & Wait (1:28)
- Shy: Putting It All Together (0:48)
- Bow: First Steps (1:45)
- Bow: Added Problem Solving (1:17)
- Bow: Including a Mark (1:12)
- Back Up: First Steps (1:23)
- Back Up: To a Platform (0:57)
- Back Up: Using the "Ok" Command (0:46)
- Back Up: Removing Hand Cue (1:41)
- Back Up: Adding a Mark (1:47)
- Pull: First Steps (1:50)
- Pull: Progression (2:22)
- Carrying Objects: Introduction (0:48)
- Carrying Objects: First Steps - Touching Object (1:07)
- Carrying Objects: Distance & Fetch to Hand (1:46)
- Carrying Objects: Object to a Location (2:36)
- Carrying Objects: To Location with Changes (1:12)
- Carrying Objects: Added Challenges (1:09)
Connect with Chrissy! Meet new friends!
Each student that enrolls in a self-paced or interactive course will be added to the Facebook Group: Train with Joy - The Community. Here we will share some added tips, giveaways, and much more.
