Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
(Recommended by the Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa™)
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Canine Behaviour Foundation Course |
(Recommended by the Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa™) |
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Should you know of somebody you feel is deserving of a scholarship, please send an e-mail stating why and they will be considered for the next course.
This is a course for anybody who is considering a career with dogs, giving you a solid foundation from which to take your career forward. The course takes place over a ten month period and is available two evenings per month with one practical session on a weekend morning, or two theoretical sessions and one practical session during the day.
I have found that the combination of Behaviour Modification and Tellington TTouch obtains excellent results, and have worked with this combination for many years. I currently have an average of 25 – 35 behaviour consultations per month.
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Certificate: |
Animal Behaviour Consultant Acc. Cn. (ABC of SA) |
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Certificate: |
Tellington TTouch Practitioner |
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Certificate: |
Puppy Socialization & Basic Home Obedience (SAADOI-SA Association of Dog Obedience Instructors) |
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Basic Animal Behaviour (Canine) - Technikon, Pretoria |
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Modern Theories of Canine Psychology, Behaviour & Obedience (Distinction) Animal Care College U.K. |
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Certificate: |
Clicker Training |
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Certificate: |
Veterinary Nutritional Advisor (Hills) |
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Certificate: |
Louise L Hay Facilitator |
I have also completed courses in Reflexology (Canine and Human), Aromatherapy (Canine and Human) as well as a course in Bach Flower Remedies for Animals and have done research into Chinese Traditional Medicine for Dogs.
The Course A maximum of 8 students are admitted in each class in order to assure personal attention and for maximum learning. Certification is dependant on a thorough knowledge of theory and the divisions below. Students will be requested to do in-depth assignments of one breed from the different groups. In addition to the comprehensive theory detailed below, the course contains the following:-
Tellington TTouch TTouch serves to lower the stress levels and the Groundwork increases the dog’s confidence. Although the student will be taught the basic TTouch and can work on their own and other people’s dogs, students are not allowed to teach this modality to clients. In order to teach and give workshops the student will have to complete the TTouch Practitioners Course.
Role Play After the theoretical sections have been completed, the ‘real learning’ begins and students will be exposed to Role Play Consultations of various problem behaviours, in which they have to assess and give recommendations on. There will be a minimum of two of these per month in a class situation.
Theoretical Case Studies Again, after completing the theoretical sections, students will be given a minimum of two theoretical questionnaires to analyze and give recommendations on per month as assignments. Students who wish to do more of this aspect of the course may do as many as they wish.
VNA Course (Veterinary Nutritional Assistant – Sponsored by Hills Dog Food When students start working on the diet section and how diet can affect behaviour, Hills have kindly offered the above as part of the course. This is an in-depth course, not just on the Hills products, but on all aspects of dog food. An invaluable tool to have in your toolbox.
Case Studies Towards the end of the course, students will put their knowledge and experience gained into practice and a total of 6 case studies, using dogs other than their own. These will consist of a questionnaire from client, consultation, recommendations and a follow up, with client supplying comments on outcome.
Practical Sessions Throughout the period of the course there are 9 practical sessions in order that students can put the theory they have learnt into practice.
Theoretical Contents
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Problem Behaviours Mouthing and nipping Collar and Lead Problems Stealing Barking Digging Escape Artists Calming & Stress Signals |
Jumping Up Jumping on Furniture Noise Phobias Destructive Behaviour Lead Pulling Separation Anxiety Over Dependency Signs of Reactive Behaviour Introducing a pup to an existing pack |
Hyperactive/overexcited Corprophagia Travelling Problems Dominance Chasing Cars/Bikes etc Possession Issues Humping Acral Licking |
Fear Behaviour Food Bowl Issues Possession Issues Escape Artists Inappropriate Elimination Marking Compulsive Behaviour Stereotypical Behaviour |
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Puppies: Before Getting a Puppy Development Stages Successful Homecoming The First Few Days Crate Training House Training Putting on Collar & Lead Bite Inhibition Nipping, Mouthing Feeding the puppy |
Free Play Resource Guarding Tantrums Dogs in Complexes Grooming House Rules Lure & Reward Training NMR’s Rewards Fading Children and Dogs |
Time Out’s Commands, Signals, Cues Exercises to teach Alone Time Chewing/Toys Games with Pups Free Play Pets in Complexes Auditory Habituation Sterilization Importance Exercise |
Chewing/Toys Jumping Up-Prevention Barking-Prevention Digging-Prevention Car Sickness Fearful Pups Teaching Pups to swim Boarding Kennels TTouch & Pups Food Bowl Exercises Socialization |
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Basic Obedience Exercises & Why They Sometimes Don't work |
General Info:- Missing Pets Heat Stroke Basic Health Inoculations etc |
Learning Theory | Basic Ethology |
| Diet and Feeding | History of Dogs | Working with Clients | Dying and Death |
For further information and dates, please contact me at
082 928 0102 : scotty@scottysdogs.co.za