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Canine Behaviour Shelter Course - FODS Shelter Initiative Practical & Theoretical Pretoria East - Gauteng |
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We are delighted to announce the next shelter coming aboard in the Canine Behaviour Shelter Course and this time it will be hosted at Adoral-Bull Terrier Rescue & Rehabilitation in Pretoria East.
These courses are the first of its kind in SA and will provide an excellent foundation for anybody working in shelters or considering doing so. The Theory is done over a 6 month period and consists of both practical and theoretical sessions and presented by professionals in the canine field. There will be 6 Practical session which are held over two consequetive weekends. . (click here for full CV).
These courses are aimed at providing education to those involved in shelters such as Volunteers - people walking shelter dogs - people looking at working or volunteering in a shelter - or for people that just want to know about dogs in general. The knowledge and the tools provided will improve the life of the dogs in shelters and as dogs will be better behaved, the chances of them being adopted will be improved. Students will also learn the tools to supply knowledge to new owners with all the basic information they will need to get off to a good start with the new addition to the family.
Students will receive certification on successful completion of the course which will be made up of the practical and theoretical sections.
We are delighted to announce the next shelter coming aboard in the Canine Behaviour Shelter Course and this time it will be hosted at Adoral-Bull Terrier Rescue & Rehabilitation in Pretoria East.
These courses are the first of its kind in SA and will provide an excellent foundation for anybody working in shelters or considering doing so. The Theory is done over a 6 month period and consists of both practical and theoretical sessions and presented by professionals in the canine field. There will be 6 Practical session which are held over two consequetive weekends. . (click here for full CV).
These courses are aimed at providing education to those involved in shelters such as Volunteers - people walking shelter dogs - people looking at working or volunteering in a shelter - or for people that just want to know about dogs in general. The knowledge and the tools provided will improve the life of the dogs in shelters and as dogs will be better behaved, the chances of them being adopted will be improved. Students will also learn the tools to supply knowledge to new owners with all the basic information they will need to get off to a good start with the new addition to the family.
Students will receive certification on successful completion of the course which will be made up of the practical and theoretical sections.
The course consists of the following:-
Your Time Investment
Your Financial Investment
As this course is concentrated on dogs in shelters it will be offered at a special price, being R1800 which will be payable with a deposit of R300 on registration to book your place and the balance of R1500 over 4 months at R375 per month with no interest being charge, starting end June 2017.
- Practical - you are looking at 6 sessions on Friday, Saturday, Sunday 29th, 30th Sept and 1st October. The the balance of the course will take place on 13th, 14th and 15th October. These will be held from 10.30a.m. until approximately 2.30p.m.
- Theoretical - the course is presented on-line and is very user friendly. 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. Theory opens on registration and you have 6 months to complete same.
Your Financial Investment
As this course is concentrated on dogs in shelters it will be offered at a special price, being R1800 which will be payable with a deposit of R300 on registration to book your place and the balance of R1500 over 4 months at R375 per month with no interest being charge, starting end June 2017.
Starting 2017
Dates and contents for practical sessions
The practical sessions will be held from 10.30a.m. to approximately 2.30p.m.
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Friday
Saturday Sunday Friday Saturday Sunday |
September
September October 1st October October October |
29th
30th 1st 13th 14th 15th |
Prac 1
Prac 2 Prac 3 Prac 4 Prac 5 Prac 6 |
Shelter Initiative Practical Contents -
Comprehensive notes are given on all the Practical Sessions
Session 1 - Dog Language - September 29th 2017
No dogs
Aims of Shelter Course; The 5F’s of Behaviour ; Calming & Stress Signals, Signs of stress - House Rules
Session 2 - Basic Exercises - September 30th, 2017
Working with own or shelter dogs
Balance Lead, Super Balance Lead, On lead Recall, Free Walking, Sit and Down, changing jumping up, Swap Exercise. By working with their own dogs or dogs they already know, participants can gain the necessary skills which will make working with the dogs in the shelter much easier.
Session 3 -Tellington TTouch - October 1st, 2017
Working with your own, or shelter dogs
History : What TTouch is comprised of : Basic TTouches. Noah's March, Ear work, Llama, Tarantulus, Zig Zags, Chimp & Baby Chimp, Clouded Leopard, Abalone, Lying Leopard, Python Lifts, Mouth and Tail Work. Not only does your own dog benefit from the TTouch, it gives you a chance to practice your new skills before working on dogs in the shelter.
Session 4 - Shelter Session 1 - Friday 13th October 2017
Working with shelter dogs
Safety, Calming Procedures - (calming dogs from outside the run ; calming dogs from inside the runs ; getting dogs to sit quietly and politely while collar and lead put on ; helping dogs to remain calm with exiting the run) Balance Lead, Super Balance Lead, On Lead Recall, Free Walking, Wait exercise, Elements of TTouch brought in.
Shelter Session 2 - Saturday 14th October 2017
Working with shelter dogs
Further practice based on work done previous session, plus Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, Leave, Food Bowl Exercises, Wait. Introducing strange dogs with minimum stress
Shelter Session 3 - Sunday 15th October 2017
Morning - Working with fearful dogs - building confidence, desensitizing to people, objects etc. Preventing and changing resource guarding with Swap and Food Bowl Exercises
Afternoon - How to prevent Separation Anxiety in shelter and change same, desensitizing a dog to a muzzle, using a head halter for professional pullers. Putting together a session for new owners prior to dog going home, ongoing assistance, questions and answers in general.
Comprehensive notes are given on all the Practical Sessions
Session 1 - Dog Language - September 29th 2017
No dogs
Aims of Shelter Course; The 5F’s of Behaviour ; Calming & Stress Signals, Signs of stress - House Rules
Session 2 - Basic Exercises - September 30th, 2017
Working with own or shelter dogs
Balance Lead, Super Balance Lead, On lead Recall, Free Walking, Sit and Down, changing jumping up, Swap Exercise. By working with their own dogs or dogs they already know, participants can gain the necessary skills which will make working with the dogs in the shelter much easier.
Session 3 -Tellington TTouch - October 1st, 2017
Working with your own, or shelter dogs
History : What TTouch is comprised of : Basic TTouches. Noah's March, Ear work, Llama, Tarantulus, Zig Zags, Chimp & Baby Chimp, Clouded Leopard, Abalone, Lying Leopard, Python Lifts, Mouth and Tail Work. Not only does your own dog benefit from the TTouch, it gives you a chance to practice your new skills before working on dogs in the shelter.
Session 4 - Shelter Session 1 - Friday 13th October 2017
Working with shelter dogs
Safety, Calming Procedures - (calming dogs from outside the run ; calming dogs from inside the runs ; getting dogs to sit quietly and politely while collar and lead put on ; helping dogs to remain calm with exiting the run) Balance Lead, Super Balance Lead, On Lead Recall, Free Walking, Wait exercise, Elements of TTouch brought in.
Shelter Session 2 - Saturday 14th October 2017
Working with shelter dogs
Further practice based on work done previous session, plus Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, Leave, Food Bowl Exercises, Wait. Introducing strange dogs with minimum stress
Shelter Session 3 - Sunday 15th October 2017
Morning - Working with fearful dogs - building confidence, desensitizing to people, objects etc. Preventing and changing resource guarding with Swap and Food Bowl Exercises
Afternoon - How to prevent Separation Anxiety in shelter and change same, desensitizing a dog to a muzzle, using a head halter for professional pullers. Putting together a session for new owners prior to dog going home, ongoing assistance, questions and answers in general.
