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Canine Behaviour Foundation Course

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Presented by Scotty Valadao - Founder Friends of the Dog

* Animal Behaviour Consultant (Canine)  (ABC of SA™) 
* Registered Canine Behaviourist (SABCAP)
* Tellington TTouch Practitioner
* Puppy & Obedience Instructor (SAADOI)
* Clicker Instructor
* Veterinary Nutrition Advisor (VNA)
* Louise L. Hay Facilitator


admin@fods.co.za : www.friendsofthedog.co.za : Mobile 073 735 0469

 (My CV is available under the 'About Me' Tab)


For further information please contact admin@fods.co.za for bookings - Credit Card Facilities available

 CBFC – Module 1 - PUPPY & ADOLESCENT SECTION

This course is for anybody who is considering a career with dogs. It is presented at ‘grass roots’ level and will give you an excellent foundation from which to take your career forward, and put you in a position to undergo more in-depth training and studying. This course is recommended by the ABC of SA™.

 Should you not have the time to undertake the full behaviour course; it can be done in consecutive modules, as detailed below. As long as the assignments in each module are completed and sent in for marking and comment, they will constitute part of the full behaviour course.  Certification of successful completion of each module will be awarded.

On successful completion of all 3 modules, you will qualify as a Level 1 Canine Behaviourist (CBFC-FODS). You will receive mentoring for a full 3 month period after qualifying. 

 The course is made up of three modules:-

 CBFC – Module 1 - PUPPY & ADOLESCENT SECTION

Comprehensive Theory  - for full details, follow this link
Practical Sessions Included:

  • 1 x Practical Exercise Session at Puppy School
  • 1 x Theory Session at Puppy School
  • 6 x Practical Sessions at Puppy School

(The above are held on a Saturday morning at our premises close to Greenstone Shopping Centre in the Edenvale/Modder area)

The fee for this section is R3500 payable by way of a deposit of R500 on commencement and 3, 6 or 9 monthly instalments. Credit Card Facilities available. A 9 month period is allowed to complete the course and certification of successful completion is awarded. 


Theory as below:-


Section 1  - General Anatomy & Psychology
Dog's Nervous System
Dog’s Brain
The Cerebrum
Limbic System
The Midbrain
The Spinal Cord
Nervous System
The Dog's Anatomy
Dogs Senses
The Psychology of Dogs Emotions
Dog Language
The 5 F's of Behaviour
How Dog's Communicale
Calming Signals
Signs of Stress
Signs of Reactive Behaviour
Can amputation of a tail affect behaviour
How misconceptions could have arisen

Section 2 - Theory 
From Wolf to Dog – Pack Rule Theories
Development Stages
Socialization & Habituation
Location Separation Anxiety

Section 3 - Training Methods 
How Dogs Learn
Other Training Methods
Negative Punishment
Lure and Reward Training
Lures
Fading
Cue’s, Signals and Commands
Non Reward Markets (NRM)

Section 4 - Learning Theory & Terminology
Operant Conditioning & 4 quadrants of learning
Classical Conditioning
Punishment
Aversives
Extinction
Reinforcers
Reinforcement Schedules
Timing
Fluency
Learning Plateau
Important points for handlers

Section 5 - Breeds and Breeders
Points for Clients to consider
Owners Responsibility
Choosing the breed
Breeds
Breeds that do and don’t get along
Will existing dogs tolerate a puppy?
Nature or Nurture
Where to purchase your pup
What to look for in a pup
One pup or two?
Puppy Testing
Genetic Testing

Section 6 -General Theory – Puppies
Inoculations
Crate Training
Alone Time
Sterilization
Auditory Habituation
Grooming and Handling
The Importance of Exercise
Chewing and Toys
Kennels or Home Care
Teaching a Pup to Swim
Dogs in Complexes
Free Play
The Importance of Puppy School

Car Sickness


Section 6 -General Theory – Puppies
Inoculations
Crate Training
Alone Time
Sterilization
Auditory Habituation
Grooming and Handling
The Importance of Exercise
Chewing and Toys
Kennels or Home Care
Teaching a Pup to Swim
Dogs in Complexes
Free Play
The Importance of Puppy School
Car Sickness

Section 7 - Before the Pup Comes Home
Plan for a Successful Homecoming
How to make the home safer.
Introducing a pup to existing dogs.

Section 8 - After the Pup Comes Home
The first few days
Toilet Training
Teaching the pup to eliminate on paper
Feeding the Pup
Pups crying at night
House Rules
Bite Inhibition, Mouthing, Nipping, Leave
Tantrums
Calming your pup down
Putting on a Collar and Lead

Section 9 - Prevention of Problem Behaviour & Exercises to teach a pup
What Exercises to teach a pup 
Preventing Resource Guarding
Preventing Jumping up
Preventing Barking
Preventing Digging
Preventing Begging
Prevent reactive behaviour when hugging your pup
Preventing Excessive Licking

Section 10 - Children and Dogs
Preparing the child for interacting with dogs
Preparing the dog to interact with children
Approaching strange dogs
Parents helping the children and dogs to be successful
In the case of a possible dog attack.
What is the best dog for kids?

Section 11 - Pups with potential problems
Signs of potential problems
Fearful Pups – how does this behaviour happen?
Counter Conditioning & Desensitization
Fear at Puppy School
Pups fearful of traffic
Fear of the Vet
Fear of People


Section 12 - Adolescence
What physical changes occur
What behaviour changes can be expected
Fear Behaviour
Hyper Active Behaviour
Internal relationship changes between dogs
Reactive behaviour towards strange dogs
Reactive behaviour towards people
Humping, mounting and marking
What owner can do about adolescence
FOR INFORMATION ON MODULE 2 - ADULT DOGS BEHAVIOUR 01 - CLICK HERE