LEVEL 2
Calming Signals Approach®
Basic life skills dog training – online practicals
This is the last level 2 course
before our course restructuring in 2026.
who is it for?
This course is perfect if you want to apply the theory from level 1 into practical learning. It’s for you who:
- are a dog owner who wants to learn about your own dog and solve problem behaviour
- already are working with dogs (instructor, breeder, vet. assistant, groomer, dog walker) and want to learn more about positive dog training, problem solving and dog language
- want to be come a part-time of full-time dog trainer and behavourist
To register for level 2 you need to currently attend, or have completed level 1.
Subjects and learning objectives
- Basic practical observation skills of dog language
- Basic understanding of facilitating activities based on the individual dogs needs and behaviour
- Basic understanding of facilitating socialisation and training for fearful and aggressive dogs
- Basic understanding for practical learning principles using desensitisation
- Basic understanding and training of stress reducing activities
Main teacher: Lisbeth Borg de Waard
how does it work?
Practical training with your own dog
Level 2 is practical training of what you learn in Level 1.
This online course puts into practice the basic theoretical knowledge from Level 1, and it is advantageous to take it concurrently with Level 1 if you have the time.
Language: English
Upon completion you will be awarded a certificate.
If you don’t have your own dog, you can do the exercises with a dog from a family member or a friend.
HOW THE COURSE WORKS
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Pre-recorded Lectures:
- These are available on the course platform on the Friday, and you need to watch these short lectures before the live session.
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Live Q&A Session:
- We will have a live Q&A session on Zoom to discuss the lectures on the Sunday on the same weekend. This gives you the weekend to watch the lectures and prepare your questions.
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Practical Assignments:
- After the Q&A session, you will have 1 week to complete practical assignments.
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Live Feedback Session:
- The following Sunday we will have a live feedback session on Zoom to review your assignments.
- During this session, we will split into groups to share your work and receive feedback from teachers and each other.
Time Zones:
- We’ve scheduled the times to accommodate as many time zones as possible:
- Pre-recorded Lectures: Available on Fridays at 15:00 CET.
- Live Q&A Session: Sundays from 15:00 to 17:00 CEST.
- Live Feedback Session: Sundays from 15:00 to 18:00 CET.
Practical Training
You will be given exercises to complete in, or near to your home and receive individual support and feedback from the teachers.
Practical exercises:
- observation of your dog and your own body language
- attention sound and walk nice on leash
- passing other dogs/humans/objects when walking your dog
- hand signal and splitting
- environmental training and socialisation skills
COURSE DATES:
Fall 2025:
Unit 1:
Friday 5th September: pre-recorded lectures available
Sunday the 7th September: live zoom Q&A session 3PM – 5PM CET
Sunday the 14th September: live zoom feedback session to your films 3PM – 6PM CET
Unit 2:
Friday 3rd October: pre-recorded lectures available
Sunday the 5th October: live zoom Q&A session 3PM – 5PM CET
Sunday the 12th October: live zoom feedback session to your films 3PM – 6PM CET
Unit 3:
Friday 31st October: pre-recorded lectures available
Sunday the 2nd November: live zoom Q&A session 3PM – 5PM CET
Sunday the 9th November: live zoom feedback session to your films 3PM – 6PM CET
Unit 4:
Friday 28th November: pre-recorded lectures available
Sunday the 30th November: live zoom Q&A session 3PM – 5PM CET
Sunday the 7th December: live zoom feedback session to your films 3PM – 6 PM CET
This is what our students say
I’d like to say thank you for such an interesting and useful course!
I don’t know how you did it but you created an amazing combination of useful information, practical work and how to develop a deep understanding of the nuances of dog’s reactions — and all of this in a friendly and positive atmosphere!
It was pure enjoyment to study in such a great international team of dog-lovers and the only thing I’m sorry for that it came to an end, so im looking for the level 3 and level 4.
I want to thank all of you for such a great life-changing experience! I think studying in your school has been one of my life’s best choices.
Somebody asked me what is the most important thing I studied at level 1? At first it was hard to answer, because every lesson was so valuable for me! Then I said: “You can be just a dog owner or owner of a happy dog! To have a happy dog, a big job also has to be done, not just listening to the lessons. But life with a happy dog is worth all of that!”.
The weekends I was attending in level 2 were the most interesting, funny, challenging days with the best company. Very very huge thanks to Tanya & Elena for such a warm, helpful and wise company in our journey!
I really hope to see you all at level 3, I wish my dream will come true!