Theoretical Sections - Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
Practical - Level 1
Comprehensive Theory Module1 Sections 1 - 12
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Module 1 Phase 1
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Section 1
Section 1 A Section 1 B Section 2 Section 2 A Section 3 |
Understanding Dogs
The Dog’s senses : The Psychology of Emotions Understanding Dogs
The 5 F’s of Behaviour : How dog’s communicate : Calming Signals Signs of Stress : Signs of Possible Reactive behaviour: Video on Calming and Stress Signals Understanding Dogs Dog Language : Can amputation of a tail affect behaviour? : How humans can misunderstand dog behaviour : How misconceptions could have arisen Canine Development Theory From Wolf to Dog : Pack Rule Theories : Development Stages Canine Development Theory Socialization & Habituation Location Separation Anxiety Learning Theory How Dogs Learn : Other Training Methods : Lure & Reward Methods :Using Lure/Rewards : Fading the Reward : Cue's, Signals, Commads |
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Module 1
Phase 2 |
Section 4
Section 4A Section 5 Section 6 Section 6A |
Breeds and Breeders
Points to bear in mind : Owner's Responsibilit : Choosing the Breed : Breeds Breeds amd Breeders Breeds that tend not to get along : Will any existing dogs tolerate a Puppy? : Nature or Nuture : Where to Purchase your pup : What to look for in a pup : One or Two Pups : Puppy Testing : Genetic Testing : Additional Breed Knowledge Learning Theory Operant Conditioning & The 4 Quadrants of Learning : Classical Conditioning : Punishment : Aversives : Extinction : Reinforcers : Reinforcement Schedules : Timing : Fluency : Learning Plateau : Important Points for Handlers General Theory & Puppies Inoculations : Crate Training : Sterilization : Auditory Habituation : Picking up Puppies : Grooming & Handling : Importance of Exercise General Theory & Puppies Chewing & Toys : Kennels or Home Care? : Teaching a Pup to Swim : Dogs in Complexes : Free Play : The Importance of Puppy School : Car Sickness |
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Module 1
Phase 3 |
Section 7
Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 |
Pups Coming Home
Plan for a Successful Homecoming : How to make the home safer : Introducing a pup to existing dogs 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 : Furniture First Exercises to Bring In Bite Inhibition : Moutjing : Nipping : Leave & Swap : Dealing with Tantrums : Calming a Pup Down : Putting on Collar and Lead : Food Bowl Exercises House Rules for Pups General : House Rules : Ignoring your dog when arriving home : Attention on your terms or not at all : Work to Earn (General) : Work to earn (Specific) : NRM - Non Reward Marker |
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Module 1
Phase 4 |
Section 11
Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 |
Children and Dogs
General : 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 dog is the best dog for kids : Preparing an existing dog for the arrival of a baby Exercise to Teach a Pup How to reward a pup : Fading : General exercise points : Sit Exercise : Down : Stand Exercise : Recalls : Watch : Collar Grabbing : Off : Finished : Beginner Wait : Gate Exercise : Preventing Pulling : Video of basic exercises Preventing Behaviour Problems in Pups Prevention of Separation Anxiety : Prevention of Jumping Up : Prevention of Excessive Barking : Prevention of Digging in inappropriate places : Preventing Begging : Preventing Reactive behaviour when a pup is hugged : Prevention excessive licking : Dealing with two pups Pups with Potential Problems Signs of potential problems and important factors to cosider : Unbalanced Pups - how does this behaviour occur? : Counter Conditioning & Desensitization : Pups fearful of traffic : Fear of the vet : Fear of People : Aggression towards other dogs or people Adolescence Physically what to expect : Behaviour : How to get through adolescence |
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Module 2 Phase 1
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Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 4 A Section 4 B |
Physical and Mental Stimulation
A variety of games and suggestions to improve a dogs quality of life Why do Behaviour Problems Occur? Dogs Needs : Possible contributing vauses of problem behaviours : Pain or Illness : Fear : Selection : Social : Training : Changes in enviroment or circumstances : Exercise and Life Spaces : Stimulation and Enrichment : Addiontal Factors to consider : Factors between owner and dog : Lack of behaviour House Rules & Additional Theory Human/Canine Social Structure : Consistency : Extinction Burst : Spontaneous Recovery : House Rules : Additionals to House Rules : Dog ignoring owner : Video on exceptions to House Rules Lead Pulling & Equipment in Adult Dogs Why do dogs pull on lead? : Can a dogs health be damaged by pulling? : Importance of owners position : Review of the Balance Lead : Training a dog to settle while putting on collar and lead : Loose Lead Walking : Professional Puller & Halti: What to do if a dog will not move Equipment Collars, Leads, Harnesses Collar & Lead Problems Dealing with fear of equipment |
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Module 2
Phase 2 |
Section 5
Section 6 Section 6 A Section 6 B Section 7 Section 8 |
Jumping Up
Why does this behaviour occur? Additional problems that can occur. Modifications Attention Seeking Behaviour About : Modifications : Attention Seeking behaviour with outside dogs Over Attachment - to both people and dogs Over Attachment where both people and other dogs are concerned. Modifications Separation Anxiety Defintion : Vet Assistance : Degrees, Examples and Signs of Separation Anxiety : Why & How does Separation Anxiety develop? Owners Interaction with dog : Management of dog being left alone : TTouch : Management f destruction : Building confidence and coping skills : Modifications. Ingestion & Elimination problems Counter Stealing : Pica : Philia : Coprophagia : Modifications Mouthing & Nipping General : What Causes and Contributes to this behaviour? Modifications : What not to do |
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Module 2
Phase 3 |
Section 9 Section 9a Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 |
Fear Behaviour
General : Physical Reactions to Fear : Causes of Fear in Dogs : Long Term Fear/Stress Dogs Fearful of People General : Preparation : Meeting Visitors Exercise : Entering the Home : Further Modifications Storm Fear Phobia - Brontophobia General : What causes this condition? : Can this condition be prevented ? Is this condition genetic : What age does it start? Signs of Storm Fear : Modifications Standard : Further Modifications : Medication Fear of Fireworks and Noises General : Modifications Introducing and new dog into existing pack General : How to |
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Module 2 Phase 4
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Section 13
Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 |
Sexual Behaviour
General and Causes : Medical Reasons : Masturbation : Dogs Humping People : Dogs Humping Dogs : Modifications Excessive Barking General : Different types of barks : Modifications Excessive Digging General : Modification : Breed Related Digging Resource Guarding What is this? : Why does this behaviour occur? : Modifications : Dog guarding food bowls/objects towards other dogs : Dogs guarding food bowls /objects towards people : Other things that can be done : Resource Guarding People |
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Module 3
Phase 1 |
Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 |
Escape Artists
General : Factors that could contribute to the behaviour : Modifications Chasing Behaviour What is prey drive and which Groups are more prone to it? : Why does excessive chasing occur? : Modifications Hyperactive / Hyperkinetic Dogs General : Factors tha could contribute to the behaviour : Modifications Reactive/Aggressive Behaviour in Dogs General : Types of Reactive Behaviour : Triggers : Dr. Dunbar's Bite Scale/Ratio : Signs of Reactive Behaviour |
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Module 3 Phase 2
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Section 5
Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 |
Abnormal Behaviour in Dogs
Classifications of Abnormal Behaviour : Behaviours Exhibited : Breed Specific Canine Related Terminology Common terminology used in behaviour, clicker and the meaning of same Food and Behaviour Methods of feeding and how dog food is made. Reading Dog Food Labels : The 5 Components required : Additives and Preservatives : Diet and the Brain : Food and Behaviour Medication and Behaviour Vet Medication : Alternative Options |
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Module 3 Phase 3
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Section 9
Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 |
Death and Dying
To Euthanasia or not : Euthanasia : 5 Stages of grief Helping children with loss : Assistance for grieving Canine Nervous system in brief The Nervous System : The Dog’s Brain : The Cerebrum Limbic System : The Midbrain : The Spinal Cord Autonomic Nervous System Master Modifications House Rules (including Fading and Ignoring) : Jumping Up : Alone Time : Away Exercise : Mental & Physical Stimulation Master Modifications Stopping Pulling on Lead : Visitor Exercise : Desensitizing a Dog to a Lawnmower Dealing with Aggression The modifications to be brought in when dealing with various types of aggressive behaviour |
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Module 4
Phase 1 |
Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 |
Working with clients
Referrals : Client Enquiries : Questionnaires : Consults The consult itself : Points to bear in mind : Body language Dealing with conflict : Reports : Vet’s Reports : Files and Records : Setting up a business Questionionnaires & Pre-Planning Here you will learn to analyie multiple questionnaires and put together a Pre-Planning Schedule Reports Learning how to put together multiple reports based on questionnaires Case Studies 3 Case Studies to be undertaken |