30 Days of Canine Science

The ultimate blend of science and skills... challenge yourself to be better!

Applying the science is a gift that only the most skilled trainers are capable of. We want to give you that gift.

The 30 Days of Canine Science will provide each student with a dedicated 'Geek Out' and a 'Skill Up' every day for 30 days.

The 'Geek Out' will focus on explanations and applications of both simple and complex training theory. This is then perfectly complemented with the 'Skill Up' that will provide trainers with an exercise to do with a dog that delves into the application of the theoretical concept covered earlier in the module.

When we started SoCs online we pledged that we would raise the bar when it comes to the practical skills and the theoretical understanding of our students. This 30 day training challenge will teach you key training concepts and then give you specific structured exercises so that you can learn to use the theory within your practices, today and every day following this.

Understanding what you are doing, rather than relying on raw natural training talent, is key so that you can identify what has worked and why, and then repeat it. It opens the flood gates to refining practical skills and perfecting fast, smart effective training.

Understanding the theories pinned behind how and why training may be effective and why it can sometimes falls apart is a responsibility we have when we are charging owners.

However, an inability to practically apply that training to individual dogs in a training environment makes just understanding those theories pretty pointless.

Take the 30 Days of Canine Science challenge and learn new skills each and every day for a month. Develop mechanics, experiment with outcomes and switch up the order and environment when you are training to ensure your ability to train your own dog, as well as those of your customers

This course is for anyone with a passion and dedication to learning how to train dogs effectively.

You'll never look back #30DaysofCanineScience


Your Instructor


Nando & Dean
Nando & Dean

Nando and Dean make up the team that run The School of Canine Science, an education provider that teaches, trains and mentors dog trainers to reach their potential in a competitive industry.

All of our courses, either in person or online are firmly rooted in science and evidence with strong practical hand on elements.

Nando : has been working as a dog trainer and instructor for 14 years. Best known for his accessible style, impressive YouTube tutorials, big personality and awe-inspiring ability to train the tricky dogs that many people claim are un-trainable. Nando has appeared on multiple mainstream TV shows, presented around the world, authored books, hosted his own international radio show, receivied more than 20 million views on YouTube and has a Facebook following of over 26,000. Nando loves all areas of dog training but his true passion lies in scent detection.

Dean : is a dog trainer with less than three years formal experience yet in that time he has managed to propel himself into the forefront of the industry with his intense theoretical knowledge and an masterful eye for precision. After completing a Masters Degree in Business and working for 16 years in the Technology Industry Dean is obsessed with systems, processes and measurement – leading to an eye for detail and an aptitude for clean, efficient training. Dean has worked behind the scenes on TV shows animal training but is probably best known for tricks & tutorials with his dog Sidney.


Course Curriculum


  Welcome
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  Day 0 - Introduction
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  Day 1 - The System
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  Day 2 - Low Arousal Luring
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  Day 3 - High Arousal Luring
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  Day 4 - Criteria
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  Day 5 - Markers
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  Day 6 - Markers, Bridges & Secondary Reinforcers
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  Day 7 - Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Reinforcers
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  Day 8 - Reward Specific Markers
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  Day 9 - Shaping
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  Day 10 - The Modern Principals of Shaping
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  Day 11 - Capturing
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  Day 12 - Operant Conditioning
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  Day 13 - Punishment
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  Day 14 - Targeting
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  Day 15 - Visual Targets
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  Day 16 - Rate of Reinforcement
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  Day 17 - Tracking Progress
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  Day 18 - Plan Building
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  Day 19 - The 3Ds
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  Day 20 - Reward Delivery
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  Day 21 - Reward Delivery & Timing
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  Day 22 - Game Selection
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  Day 23 - Arousal
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  Day 24 - Cues
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  Day 25 - Stimulus Control
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  Day 26 - Matching Law
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  Day 27 - Non Reward Markers
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  Day 28 - Least Reinforcing Scenario
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  Day 29 - Momentum
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  Day 30 - Chat
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  Congratulations!
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts on the 1st September 2019 and never ends! New content is released every day for 30 days with a GEEK OUT and a SKILL UP each day. But don't worry, once the 30 days is over you still have access to the course, for life!
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
How long will the course take me to complete?
Honestly, you can take as long as you like... but if your trying to complete it in the 30 Days then as long as your able to set aside 30 mins a day for those 30 days, you'll smash it!!!

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