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Advancing the Canine Human Relationship Connection

 
 

RELATIONSHIP BASED TRAINING IS A METHODOLOGY OF TRAINING & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION THAT TEACHES THE WHAT, HOW, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE WHY BEHIND THE CONNECTION BETWEEN HUMANS AND CANINES. THIS METHOD REQUIRES AN IN DEPTH STUDY & APPLICATION OF UNDERSTANDING DOGS FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE OF CANINE SURVIVAL & CO-EVOLUTION WITH HUMANS.

 
 

Our Mission-

The Canine-Human Relationship Institute’s (CHRInstitute’s) mission is to teach professional trainers, and others, to learn an in-depth understanding of canines. Inspiring individuals to find those answers through clear and respectful communication, supportive leadership and immersive, experiential learning in a safe and cooperative environment.  Our intent is to educate on a graduate level for a more complete knowledge and understanding of canine behavior that is grounded in research, ethology and biology to transform how individuals perceive a dog in order to become more effective at influencing and training the dog.

 
 
 
 

“Creating a Healthy Atmosphere for a Life-Long Partnership.”

NELSON HODGES  |  Founder

 
 
 
 

Educating Human Pack Leaders

Our focus is to teach Relationship Based Behavior Modification (RBBM) and Relationship Based Training (RBT) to all students at our Institute. RBBM was developed by Nelson Hodges over years of work in the rehabilitation of severe case dog behaviors from aggressive, to fearful, and shutdown dogs. RBT was developed using the concepts and principals behind RBBM, and includes all aspects of training dogs. It was built with the understanding of both real human and canine psychology of how the brain learns, patterning modifications (neuroplasticity), and proofing of behaviors—not situational actions.

Our courses

Intentionally designed to provide a multimodal format of classroom learning with hands-on application, all courses include a supportive, guided self-discovery process in order to cultivate genuine growth in the human/canine relationship. Students may attend one class or choose a course of study which guarantees a customized, unique and invaluable educational experience! In progression these classes build cumulative expertise, diving deeper into each aspect of the relationship, while offering humans the skills to integrate the CHRI philosophy into your everyday interactions with the humans and canines in your life.

A full study of RBBM/RBT through the Certification Series classes, allows trainers to become Certified in the RBT method. Due to the timing and nature of classes, studies, application, practicum and testing/analyzation it may take up to 5 years to achieve this certification level.

 
 
 

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