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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



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. 


CBFC03 – Module 3 - ADULT DOG BEHAVIOUR 02

Comprehensive Theory 
Practical Sessions

  • 1 x Full Behaviour Session
  • 5 x Skype or one-on-one behaviour sessions
  • 3 x Behaviour Consults with full reports to clients required for qualification. 

·         The fee for this section is R1999 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. 

 Theoretical Content

Section 29 Re-active behaviour
(Although you are given information on Reactive Behaviour, consults should not be undertaken until Level 2 status achieved and no modifications given) 
General
Types of Reactive behaviour
Triggers
Dr. Dunbar’s Bite Ratio
Signs of Reactive Behaviour

Section 30 - CD - Stereotypical Behaviour
(Although you are given information on this topic, consults should not be undertaken until Level 2 status achieved and no modifications given) 
Classification of Abnormal Behaviour
Behaviours Exhibited
Breeds
Social
Training
Changes in environment or circumstances
Exercise and Life Spaces
Stimulation and Enrichment
Additional factors to be considered
Interaction between dog and owner

Section 31 - Medication in Behaviour
Alternative Options
Veterinary Medication


Section 32 - How does diet impact on behaviour
General 
5 Main Components required
Additives & Preservatives
Possible responses to ingredients in dog food
Diet and the Brain
Student research on raw versus commercial

Section 33 - Death and Dying
To Euthanasia or not
Euthanasia
Helping children with loss
Assistance for grieving


Section 34 -Canine Terminology & Behaviour Reports
Canine Terminology
Behaviour Reports
5 x Questionnaire’s

Section 35 - Working with clients
Referrals
Client Enquiries
Questionnaires
Consults
*The consult itself
*Points to bear in mind
*Body Language
*Dealing with Conflict
Report
Vet’s Reports
Files and Records
Setting up a business