The Packfit Whole Dog Approach

PackFit takes a very holistic approach to dog training. Meaning, we assess, and address all aspects of the dog, the whole dog. 

Like humans, we believe dogs have 4 interconnecting bodies: the emotional, mental, physical, and energetic bodies. Each "body" influences and impacts the next, and each have certain needs that must be met, fulfilled, and provided for. 

When one body or system is left neglected, unspoken to, and undeveloped, it creates a ripple effect throwing the entire system out of balance. 

The most common dog training programs speak to one aspect of the dog ... the mental body; leaving all other aspects of the dog undeveloped (hence why most have a relatively well-trained dog, yet not a well-behaved dog). This course fills the gaps so you can have both.


Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Welcome!

    1. A Lil' Science.

    2. Pack Fit's List of Commonly Used Concepts & Terminology

    3. Pack Fit's Concepts & Terminology PDF

    1. The 4 Intersecting Bodies

    2. The Emotional Body

    3. The Mental Body

    4. The Physical Body

    5. The Spiritual / Energetic Body

    6. The Whole Dog Learn Sheet

    1. Understanding the "4 Elements of Dog Training"

    2. 1st Element: "Foundational Training" / Relationship

    3. 2nd Element: "Obedience Training" (i.e. "Brain Training")

    4. 3rd Element: "State of Mind Conditioning"

    5. 4th Element: "Behavior Shaping"

    6. PackFit's Active and Passive Training Principle

    7. Pack Fit's 4 Elements of Dog Training Learn Sheet

    1. Operant Conditioning

    2. Behavior Influencers

    3. PackFit's 2 Categories of "Behavior"

    4. Understanding "Drives"

    5. Basic, Instinctual, Individual, and Breed-Specific Needs

    6. *Effective* Communication: Understanding "Message" Influencers

    7. Dissecting "Play"

    8. The Selectively Social

    9. OC Learn Sheet

    10. Science-y Symbol Learn Sheet

    11. The Behavior Low-Down Learn Sheet

    1. Why "Brain Games"?

    2. Platform Work

    3. Nosework

    4. Target Training

    5. Obstacle Courses and Canine Parkour

    6. Search Games during a Walk or Hike

    7. Brain Games Fun Sheet

About this course

  • $399.00
  • 41 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Instructor

Kimberly Artley

Instructor / Founder, PackFit

Kimberly Artley is the Founder of PackFit and has been described as the "Mary Poppins" of dog training. Her background in human health and behavior blends seamlessly with her work in canine health and behavior to offer the most comprehensive and effective approach to a wide spectrum of challenges. Everything is interconnected, each influencing the next. She's studied under many of the greats in the dog training world to finer tune her natural talents and instincts (to include Cesar Millan, "The Dog Whisperer"), has written for several blogs and magazines, is author of "My Dog, My Buddha", Co-Editor for the Not A Bully campaign and mission, and is Founder of PackFit a dog training and behavior business in the Washington D.C. Metro area.