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
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.
CBFC02 – Module 2 - ADULT DOG BEHAVIOUR 01
Comprehensive Theory
Practical Sessions Included
The fee for this section is R3419 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 Included :-
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.
CBFC02 – Module 2 - ADULT DOG BEHAVIOUR 01
Comprehensive Theory
Practical Sessions Included
- 2 x TTouch Sessions
- 1 x Lecture Session – House Rules, Calming Signals, 5 F’s of Behaviour
- 1 x Lecture Session - Changing Behaviour, Common Behaviour Concerns
- 1 x Lecture Session – Shelter Work
- 1 x Practical Session – Equipment – Use of – and how to use same
The fee for this section is R3419 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 Included :-
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Section 13 - House Rules – Adult Dogs
Human/Canine Social Structure Consistency Extinction Burst Spontaneous Recovery Ignoring dog when arriving home Demanding attention Work to earn NRM – Non Reward Marker Food Bowl Exercises Furniture. Beds, Chairs Section 14 – Lead Pulling Why do dogs pull on lead Can pulling damage a dog Equipment Loose Lead Walking Owners Position Training a dog to settle while putting on equipmen Balance Lead Lead Stroking Professional pullers and the Halti What to do if a dog wont move SECTION 14 a - Collar and Lead Problems Putting collar on fearful dog Putting a lead on a fearful dog Using the harness on a fearful dog Dogs that spin Dogs that are reactive on lead Section 15 – Adult Dogs – Jumping Up Why this behaviour occurs Additional problems that can occur Modifications Section 16 – Attention Seeking Behaviour Section 16 a – Attention Seeking Behaviour Outside Section 16 b – Over attachment – Over Dependency towards owner Section 16c – Over attachment – Over dependency between dogs Section 16d – Separation Anxiety General Degrees and examples Signs of separation anxiety Why & How does this behaviour develop Modifications Section 17 – Stealing, Pica, Philia & Ciprophagia Counter Stealing Pica Philia Coprophagia Modifications |
Section 18 – Mouthing and Nipping
General Causes and Contributing Factors What not to do Section 19 – Mounting, Humping, Masturbation General Causes Medical Reasons Masturbation Human Mounting Dog on Dog Mounting Modifications Section 20 – Barking General Different types of barks Modifications Section 21 – Digging General Modifications Section 22 – Resource Guarding What is Resource Guarding Why does this behaviour occur Resource guarding towards people Resource guarding towards other dogs Section 23 – Storm Fear General What causes this condition Can Storm fear be prevented Is this condition generic What age does it start Signs of storm fear Modifications Medication Section 24 - Firework and Noise Fear General Modifications Section 25 – Escape Artists Reasons why behaviour occurs Types of escaping Management of same Section 26 – Chasing Behaviour What is Prey Drive Which group of dogs prone to this behaviour Why does excessive chasing occur Modifications Section 27 – Hyperactive – OTT General Factors that could contribute to the behaviour Modifications Section 28 Shelter Dogs Helping a client to choose a dog from a shelter Assessments in the run Assessment outside the run Taking the dog home – twilight period Dog wont settle – not what? Basic exercise to help shelters home more dogs |
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