For those successfully completing the course, CEUs are available for these organizations: IAABC - 32 CEUs; PPAB - 36 CEUs; CCPDT - 30 CEUs (trainers)
Treat/Retreat Certification
Treat/Retreat was developed by Suzanne Clothier back in the early 1990s. For more than 30 years, Treat/Retreat has helped shy, fearful & socially awkward dogs around the world.
This powerfully effective technique is used to help socially shy dogs master the intricacies of feeling comfortable interacting with and being around people.
Treat/Retreat is a dog-centric technique that is force-free, and one that does not use negative reinforcement. Instead, respect for the dog’s boundaries, arousal and abilities are combined with nuanced observation and engagement of SEEKING to help build the dog’s skills.
Using thin slices, Treat/Retreat helps the dog develop skills in comfortable ways that are readily generalized. This technique is useful in class settings as well as private lessons, in-home work, and in shelter/rescues.
There is a huge need for techniques that focus on the socially shy or fearful dog.
This course helps you develop great depth of knowledge and skill in applying Treat/Retreat in nuanced ways, and puts a wealth of new tools in your training tool kit.
Truly mastering Treat/Retreat is key to helping the shy, fearful & socially awkward dogs in your care.
Learning how to structure and teach Treat/Retreat classes or one-on-one private sessions sets you apart from other trainers.
Students who successfully complete the course and the certification requirement of 3 case studies will be listed at Suzanne Clothier's website as a CTRI (Certified Treat/Retreat Instructor).
There are many inaccurate (and potentially harmful) versions of Treat/Retreat out there, put forth by trainers who lack the knowledge and skill. This course moves you into a deep understanding of the complete Treat/Retreat program.
From the anxious to the overly aroused dogs, you can help improve the quality of dogs' lives and build their skills.
Treat/Retreat is a must-have technique for any professional trainer working with shy, fearful or socially awkward dogs.
- Approaching
- Interactions
- Postures and gestures
- Orchestrated greetings
- Moving
- Groups
- Humans as training equipment
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM TREAT/RETREAT
In Depth Written and Video Lessons
This course contains over 150 lessons, including extensive videos of dogs working through all stages of Treat-Retreat.
Access to Suzanne
Throughout the course you be invited to join group discussions through an online community and regular instructor led Zoom sessions throughout the course and case studies.
Certification
Those who complete three case studies will become certified Treat/Retreat Instructors, and be listed on Suzanne's website.
Course curriculum
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An Introduction to Treat Retreat
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Treat/Retreat FAQ
FREE PREVIEW -
Meet Your Instructors
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How to use this course
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Working with Suzanne Clothier as an Instructor
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Goals & Expectations
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Q&A Sessions
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Overview
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What Treat-Retreat is Not
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What Doesn't Work
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The Evolution of Treat-Retreat
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The Treat-Retreat Webinar
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Generalization of Behavior
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Terminology
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The SEEKING system
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Treat-Retreat Overview Discussion Group
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QUIZ - Treat-Retreat Overview
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Treat/Retreat - Learned Helplessness Revisited
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Treat/Retreat Workbook
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What the Dog's Body Tells You
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The Geometry of Canine Body Language
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Will Treat-Retreat Help This Dog?
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Assessing the Individual Dog for Treat-Retreat
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Reading Body Language Discussion Group
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Reading Body Language Module Quiz
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Stages & Progress
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Safe & Unsafe Zones
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Set Up & Equipment
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Your Treat-Retreat Skills
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Handlers
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Helpers
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Bonus Material: HELP THE HANDLER, Help the Dog
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Getting Ready Dicussion Group
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Selecting Treats
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Using Treats
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Using Treats for Placement and to Guide
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Working Parallel
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Using Treats Effectively Discussion Group
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QUIZ Using Treats
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Goals for APPROACH
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Finding the Start
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Getting on the Dog's Radar
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Giving Dog Chance to Set Himself
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Starting Treat-Retreat Discussion Group
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QUIZ - Starting Treat-Retreat
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About this course
- $1,499.00
- 171 lessons
CAN YOU MEET THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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[email protected] prior to signing up.If you have any concerns on being able to meet these requirements, please e-mail us at
FAQ
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Is this course self-paced or scheduled?
This course will begin January 15, 2023. Content will be dripped out at a reasonable pace that assumes professionals will spend 2-4 hours per week with the material. You may opt to move at a slower pace, of course. Instructor support via scheduled bi-weekly Q&A sessions cover the first 6 months. After that, monthly Q&As are scheduled through October, with the expectation that students will be finishing their assignments and submitting their case studies for certification. You have access to the course for one full year.
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How are students supported in this course?
Suzanne has a reputation as a generous teacher who provides strong support for all her students. For the first 6 months, you will have access to Suzanne via regularly scheduled bi-weekly Zoom meetings, as well as online discussions.
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How long do I have access to the course materials?
You will have a full year of access to the materials. Of course, the course information that you download is yours to keep.
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I'm not a professional but I like helping shy/fearful dogs. Is this course right for me?
This course is intended for dog training professionals. You may wish to check out our Treat-Retreat webinar for basic information that will help non-professionals get started with a shy or fearful dog.
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How much does the course cost?
The Treat-Retreat Certification Course is $1495.00. You may spread your payments out with 3 easy monthly payments of $515.00. We do offer needs-based scholarship (see below). The cost of this course is quickly recouped by trainers offering approved Treat/Retreat classes or sessions. Example: 6 dogs in a Treat/Retreat class @ $250 per dog for six weeks = $1500.00
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What is your refund policy?
Once you have enrolled, there are no refunds. Please be sure that the course for which you are registering is suitable for your needs and that you have the understanding or experience to make good use of the materials. Also be sure that you can commit to the time required to complete the course.
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What are the technical requirements of the course?
To complete the course you must have the ability to record and upload videos to either YouTube or Vimeo, the ability to create, download and open Microsoft Word documents and the ability to open and read PDFs and fillable PDFs.
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What are the case study requirements?
You will need the ability to work with dogs and people to complete the case study requirements (these do not have to be clients, but they have to be appropriate for the case study requirements). For Treat-Retreat there are THREE case studies required. In these, you need to exhibit your skill in working through all progressions of Treat-Retreat. This does not mean every dog has to move through all progressions. Please remember, Treat-Retreat often requires a lot of space, and for the dog to be off-leash. If you do not have access to a secure, open space such as a training room or a fenced in yard, you may not be able to complete the requirements of this course. If you have any concerns on being able to meet these requirements, please e-mail us at [email protected] prior to signing up.
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Do you offer scholarships?
We are working trainers, and small business owners, so we understand what that means in real life. We are glad to offer a limited number of needs-based Treat/Retreat scholarship under these terms: (1) One scholarship per person per year. (2) You verify that you understand the Treat/Retreat scholarship is supported by Suzanne Clothier & Alissa Mosier personally, and offered on the honor system. You will not utilize a scholarship unless you have significant need. (3) The Shelter Staff scholarship is a 50% discount, so you are responsible for paying 1/2 of the full registration fee. The Needs Based Scholarship is a 25% discount. (4) Treat/Retreat scholarship recipients may not register for any additional courses until they have successfully completed the Treat/Retreat course. Webinars or memberships are not included in that enrollment restriction. Please visit https://suzanneclothier.com/scholarship-application/ for a scholarship application.