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)
(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:
(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:-
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:-
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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 |
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