DOG SCHOOL | What is an online dog school?
ONLINE DOG SCHOOL - WHAT IS IT?
The variety of online offers on the subject of dogs and dog training has risen sharply in recent years, with online dog schools offering general courses or specific dog training.
There are online courses in which the dog trainer accompanies the dog-human team on the way to becoming a family dog, courses that focus on specific areas such as leash training or dog sports. There is now a suitable online offer for every dog person when it comes to dogs.
SETTING UP AN ONLINE DOG SCHOOL
As the name suggests, the Vitomalia online dog school takes place online. you will receive access to your member area, where you will find all the courses you have chosen. each course is divided into several weeks. each week, you will work with us as a dog trainer on a key topic of dog education and dog training. the key topic will be activated weekly as a complete module for the week, so that you can organise the dog training sessions yourself. you will receive daily exercises, tasks or content that you can implement together with your dog. no stress! you divide up the dog training sessions as it suits you and your dog best. once you have completed a lesson, you can mark it as "completed" so that you know how much you and your dog have learned.
There are groups and forums for each main topic where you can exchange ideas with us and other dog people who are also completing the course.
In your member area you have the opportunity to network with other dog people and plan walks together.
HOW USEFUL IS AN ONLINE DOG SCHOOL?
Firstly, you need to differentiate between online dog training and general tips via social media.
You can find general dog training tips on dog blogs, as YouTube videos or posts on social media. You learn the basics of dog training in small topics, without an overall context. What is missing from the tips and tricks is the common thread that leads to an overall concept with a methodical approach to a goal. You can read or watch blogs or YouTube videos on the topic of "leash training", but you won't get a detailed structure from start to finish.
For a sensibly structured dog training programme from start to finish, it is necessary to use an online dog training school. Here you will receive an overall concept with training plans and assistance from a dog trainer. The course lasts several weeks and each module is presented to you in a step-by-step guide.
Important advantages of an online dog school are listed and explained in the blog "What is the difference between an online and offline dog school?". In an online dog school, you get access to a member area compared to blogs and tips. The course is structured with detailed explanations, videos and training plans and you can exchange ideas with the dog trainer and the course members.
FOR EVERY TYPE OF LEARNER
When it comes to knowledge transfer on a broad level, the online dog school scores much better than an offline dog school. Course content is accessible to course participants at any time and can be called up several times. Compared to the normal dog school, the online dog school is appealing to all types of learners. The online dog school gives you the opportunity to watch content and training in the form of videos, rewind them, watch them again, read the content in written form and go through training plans with your dog.
You have the opportunity to learn the knowledge of dog training and dog training in your own way. During the course you will be guided by a dog trainer.
The online course can teach you how to do this with your dog, give you tips afterwards and find solutions to problems.
ONLINE DOG SCHOOL FOR EVERY DAY
Vitomalia's online dog school builds up the course content with daily learning inputs. You no longer visit the dog school once or twice a week, but learn something new every day. You receive information, learning content and training every day. If you can't make it on one day, you can postpone the dog training to another day.
If you need more time for dog training, you can spend several days training with your dog. Dog training is not a race, but a joint process that respects both your abilities and possibilities. Compared to normal dog school, you adjust the pace to suit you and your dog.
Your course progress at Vitomalia online dog school will show you how much you and your dog have achieved and learnt. Dog training is a holistic process that takes place every day and we accompany you. Thanks to the course, your dog is sufficiently occupied every day and the joint activity strengthens your relationship.
INDIVIDUALITY
Every dog is different. At the Vitomalia online dog school, we make sure to consider many possibilities and dog types. The online courses allow you to encourage your dog as it is. There is no pressure to perform. The individuality concerns your dog's learning speed, the type of reward and the training method.
Not every dog is enthusiastic about food, other dogs are hectic, some dogs are lazy. We - Lui and Paulina - have two dogs that are different. Vito is our balanced and cosy type of dog who thinks food is great, he thinks toys are so-so. Amalia is a bundle of energy who accepts food but is always enthusiastic about play and interaction. As dog trainers, we give you tips for the individuality of your dog in the courses. In our courses we show you both types of dogs in dog training. The different needs of the dogs make the training courses at the Vitomalia online dog school broadly diversified and individually adapted to your dog.
REALISATION AND SUPPORT
The most common criticism of an online course is the support and individuality of the offer.
In an online dog school, the technology balances out the personal support and training methods allow for equal individuality. In the online course, there are groups in an online community, as well as forums. The exchange allows questions to be answered. Live sessions via video call offer direct exchange with course participants. You are not left alone with your questions. The exchange accompanies you and your dog with your current obstacle. The normal dog school has an advantage over the online dog school. Direct intervention and guidance of a dog trainer in the live situation is possible in the offline dog school on site, but not in an online course.
REASONS FOR AN ONLINE DOG SCHOOL
There are reasons why an online dog school makes more sense for you than a normal dog school. You can choose the online dog school and use the normal dog school as a supplement in dog training.
No matter what reason leads you to an online dog school, at Vitomalia online dog school we accompany you and your dog in your dog training together. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!
You can find out how to recognise a good dog school in our blog "How do I find the right dog school?".
