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Canine Behaviour Foundation Course

​(Gauteng)
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Theory done via email and includes over 22 Practical

Sessions, 5 Skype Sessions : 8 Skype Role Play Sessions

Monitoring for a 12 month period after Qualifying




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Our first Graduate of 2016 - Kimbaleigh Cuthbert. Kim has graduated as a Canine Behaviour Advisor Level 1 and also as a Clicker Instructor. Kim is situated in the South of Johannesburg and in addition to running a Puppy School has now started her own Behaviour Practice. Kim, we are so very proud of you and your passion and dedication. The canine word is lucky to have you!
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Our final Graduate of 2015 - Michelle Pieterse. Michele graduated as a Canine Behaviour Advisor Level 1 & also as a Clicker Instructor. Michelle has now relocated to the Cape and how lucky they are to have her. Michelle, congratulations again and keep up the wonderful work - we are so very proud of you!
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A career with dogs is really a wonderful and exciting career to consider – each and every day is different and watching a dog with fear behaviour for example, become a confident and happy dog is a sight that warms the heart and gives one a feeling of a job well done. In addition to getting to work with these wonderful animals on a daily basis, it really is a profession that has opened up so very much and there are now many different genre available to people wanting to peruse a career with dogs – knowing and understanding behaviour will stand you in excellent stead, no matter which direction you decide to go forward, whether Doggy Day Care, Grooming, Behaviour, Instructing, Dog Walking, Holiday Care, Kennel Owner etc.

This course is presented in an easy to follow format and is unbelievably comprehensive and will give you everything you need to start your career.
On this unique course you will gain:-
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  • A complete and well rounded knowledge and understanding of why dogs do the things they do right from pups to seniors.
  • Know the reasons as  to why the different behaviour concerns occur.
  • Receive the knowledge, ability and tools to be able to change behaviour concerns and start your career.
  • The best, most comprehensive foundation you can get so that you can take your skills and studies further.
  • All material is presented in an easy to understand format
  • Monitoring and assistance for the first year of having your own practice.
  • Over 22 Practical sessions undertaken over the whole course
  • 4 One on one Skype Sessions 
  • 8 Role Play Skype Sessions on working with clients. 
  • Where possible students will come out with us on Behaviour Consults in final Module. 
  • You have 24/7 access to us by email during the week
  • Minimum of 2 Case Studies required for final qualification.
  • You can start at any time during the year and have 27 months to complete the course. We are closed from 15th December to 15th January annually. 
  • On successful completion , you will qualify as a Canine Behaviour Advisor Level 1 (CBFC-FODS) and be able to start your career.
  • You will receive full mentoring for a 12 month period so that you receive the back up and support you require. This will allow you to gain the practical experience and under take further studies which are required before you can apply to the ABC of SA™.for accreditation.
  • This course is recommended by the Animal Behaviour Consultants of South Africa™ and counts for points towards Accreditation.
  • All successful graduates will be bound by our code of ethics 
Your Time Investment
  • Practical Sessions -  1 Practical session on Basic Obedience in your first month of starting. ; this year's practical sessions are being held once a month in a group situation. Next year they will be held over two consecutive weekends, held twice a year. Dates will be sent to students on Registration. Practical sessions include the following: Basic obedience one on one : Fearful dogs : Practical sessions including Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, Leave Exercise, Wait, Recall, Watch. Balance Lead, Super Balance Lead, Loose Lead Walking ; Professional Pullers ; Equipment (includes desensitizing to Muzzle and Halti): Stopping Jumping Up, Preventing resource guarding; Introducing Dogs ; Meet and Greet : 2 full sessions of TTouch. The methods we use are 
  • Skype Sessions - House Rules : Personal Behaviour Consult with own dogs : Exceptions to House Rules ; Questionnaires ; Pre Planning ; 8 x Role Play.
  • Theoretical - the notes are sent out by email and at the end of each section there are a few questions to answer relating to the section you have just completed. At the end of each module there is a simple quiz based on the material you have just read. There is no research required or heavy assignments to complete in Modules 1 and 2.
  • Mentoring - you are fully mentored for a twelve month period after qualifying. Students to submit clients Questionnaires, Pre Plan and Reports. This ensures that students receive all the backup and assistance they need while they build their own practice. ​
  • Click here to view Theory included. 

As you reach Module 3 where the work becomes totally behaviour related, there will be more work involved with includes a small amount of research and learning to work with and analyise questionnaires and how to prepare and present reports. 

Your Financial Investment

You have 27 months to complete same.The full price is R10800 inclusive of all of the above. Payment is a deposit of R500, followed by monthly payments of either 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 or 24 months. The course must have paid in full before Certification is awarded. 
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Enjoy the personal touch from professional behaviourists
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Learn how to work with clients, analyze questionnaires and put together behaviour reports.
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Theory sessions with others sharing your passion
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Practical training sessions learning the skills
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Changing the 'Professional Puller' into a better balanced dog and the understanding and knowledge of the use of equipment and dog behaviour to achieve this
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Learn why aggression develops and the various types of aggression
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Apart from digging being a natural doggy behaviour, learn why this happens and how to change it
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Using Lure & Reward to teach basic behaviours

                             PRACTICAL SESSIONS 

CBFC – Module 1 - Puppy and Adolescent Section Only


Practical Sessions Included on a one-to-one basis and can be held on either weekend or during the week. These are held in the `Lyndhurst 'area of Gauging - 5 mins from N3 and M1.

Session 1

Theory Session - no dog - Puppies - House Rules, Physical and Mental.Stimulation, Preventing Separation & Location Anxiety

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ession 2
Practical Session - with dog - includes Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, 
           Swap Exercise, Recall, Preventing dogs pulling, Preventing Jumping Up, 
Fading the reward, Food Bowl Exercises


Session 3
Practical session - as above, honing your skills - with dogs


Session 4

Practical Session - 5 F's of Behaviour, Calming and Appeasement Signals - no dogs


Session 5
Practical Session - dealing with fearful pups - fear of people, objects etc
utilizing desensitizing  counter conditioning   
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Learning about free play and dogs body language and what it means
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Learning how kindergarten agility can increase confidence, reduce fear and improve gait and balance
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Learning about Pass the Puppy and Temper Tantrums to have a better balanced and socialized dog
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Using Ground work and equipment to change behaviour as in TTouch
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Using Body Work as in the amazing modality of TTouch to change behaviour and reduce stress
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Helping, understanding and overcoming all aspects of fear behaviour
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How to change lead problems and dealing with dogs that have fear issues with collars and leads

CBFC – Module 2 - Adult Dog Behaviour Only

Session 6
Equipment – different types, use of same and fitting. Includes desensitizing and fitting Head Halters and Muzzles - with dog
Session 7
Dogs that pull on lead - with dogs. includes balance lead, two points of contact, working with Halti, working with lead attachment
Session 8
Tellington TTouch - no dog

Session 9

​Tellington TTouch - with dogs​​
Session 10
Behaviour Consult with you and your own dog. This gives you an excellent insight as to the planning, the consult itself and the report supplied. 
Session 11
Adult Dogs - dog fearful of people (with demo dog if available)
Session 12
Introducing a new dog into the existing pack

Session 13
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Introducing an existing cat to a new dog coming into the home
Session 14
1 Final session practising your skills on the obedience exercises with your own dog. Included will be Sit and Down, Preventing Jumping up, Swap Exercise, Food Bowl Exercises, Stopping Pulling

Session 15

1 x Private  Session – Why behaviour problems can develop and working with Questionnaires– learning how to use and analyse a questionnaire correctly is a vital part of the behaviour process as is putting together a Pre-Plan. 

Session 16

1 x Private Session – Reports – after you have honed your skills by analysing more questionnaires and doing your preplanning  you will learn how to put your reports together for your client. 

Session 17 & 18

2 x Full Behaviour Sessions – in these sessions you will be given demonstrations using either your own dog, or even a friends dog on how a consultation should be undertaken. This will involve the questionnaire, the actual consult and the report.  All of these will be discussed with you as the process unfolds – excellent learning takes place here.

Session 19
Practical session on dealing with aggressive behaviour both towards people and other dogs. There are often more than one sessions on this section. 

                CBFC – Module 3 - Adult Dog Behaviour Only

Session 20 & 21
2 x Practical sessions on presenting a behaviour consult. You will be the behaviour assistant and will present to two strangers as if they are your own clients. You will start with the questionnaire and go through the whole process treating us as if we were actual clients – this gives you valuable experience in what it is like when you do start working with clients.

In Addition

3 x Behaviour Consults with full reports to clients required for qualification - here you will work on other people’s dogs and do 3 full behaviour consults which will be submitted for final qualification. Each step of the process will be done under supervision by ourselves to give you the confidence you require.

PLUS
You are mentored for a full year after qualifying. Instead of just leaving you to fend for yourself, we are here to help and guide you for your first year. You can send us your working plan for each and every client for a full year, and discuss with us the modifications you believe you will undertake. You can send us your report to scrutinize before sending to client. We are here 24/7 for any questions or help you may require.


Presented by Founders of Friends of the Dog Education Website Platform (www.friendsofthedog.co.za)
and Canine Behaviourists
Scotty Valadao & Charmaine du Toit

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Scotty Valadao
  • Accredited: Animal Behaviour Consultant (ABC of SA™) Canine
  • Registered with the South African Board of Companion Animal Professionals. (SABCAP)
  • Practising Canine Behaviourist
  • Certificate: Tellington T-Touch Practitioner 
  • Certificate: Puppy Socialisation and Basic Home Obedience (SAADOI)
  • Certificate: (Basic Animal Behaviour(Dogs) Pretoria University
  • Certificate: Louise Hay (Facilitator)
  • Certificate: Modern Theories of Canine Psychology Behaviour & Obedience ( Dist)Animal Care College (UK) 
  • Certificate: Veterinary Nutritional Advisor I (Hills)
  • Certificate: Clicker Training & Instructor


Charamine du Toit
  • Certificate : Canine Behaviour Foudation Course Level 1
  • Certificate : Canine Behaviour Foudation Course Level 2
  • ​Registered with the South African Board of Companion Animal Professionals. (SABCAP)
  • Certificate : Clicker Training  Instructor
  • Certificate: Mckaynine Instructors Course 
  • Certificate: Basic Ethology Course 
  • Certificate: Advanced Ethology Course 
  • Certificate :Superpup Certified Instructor 
  • Degree:      LLB (Unisa)