Theoretical Sections - Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
Practical - Level 1
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Module 1 Phase 1
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Section 1
Section 1 A Section 1 B Skype Session 1 Section 2 Section 2 A Section 3 Quiz1 - 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: Understanding Dogs Dog Language : Can amputation of a tail affect behaviour? : How humans can misunderstand dog behaviour : How misconceptions could have arisen 5 F's of Behaviour : Calming Signals by appointment 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 : Commands Based on theory on above sections to test your knowledge |
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Module 1
Phase 2 |
Section 4
Section 4A Section 5 Section 6 Section 6A Quiz 4 - 6 |
Breeds and Breeders
Points to bear in mind : Owner's Responsibility : Choosing the Breed : Breeds Breeds amd Breeders Breeds that tend not to get along : Will any existing dogs tolerate a Puppy? : Nature or Nurture : 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 : The 4 Pillars of Training 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 Based on theory in above sections to test your knowledge |
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Module 1
Phase 3 |
Section 7
Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Skype Session 2 Quiz 7 - 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 : Mouthing : 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 House Rules for pups By appointment. Discussing the various scenarios Based on theory in this section to test your knowledge |
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Module 1
Phase 4 |
Section 11
Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 15 A Quiz 11 - 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 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 Adolescence New research Based on theory in this section to test your knowledge. |
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Module 2 Phase 1
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Section 1
Section 2 Section 2a Skype Session 3 Section 3 Skype Session 4 Section 4 Section 4 A Section 4 B Quiz 1 - 4 |
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 Questionnaires Analyzing questionnairs to determine possible causes for behaviour, contributing factors and possible future concerns. Questionnaires 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 House Rules and Exceptions to same 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 Based on the theory in this section and to test your knowledge |
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Module 2
Phase 2 |
Section 5
Section 6 Section 6 A Section 6 B Skype Session 5 Section 7 Section 8 Quiz 5 - 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 of destruction : Building confidence and coping skills : Modifications. Separation Anxiety Various situations and where Exceptions to House Rules would apply Ingestion & Elimination problems Counter Stealing : Pica : Philia : Coprophagia : Modifications Mouthing & Nipping General : What Causes and Contributes to this behaviour? Modifications : What not to do Based on the theory in this session and to test your knowledge |
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Module 2
Phase 3 |
Section 9
Section 9a Skype Session 6 Section 10 Section 10A Skype Session 7 Section 11 Section 12 Quiz 9 - 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 Fearful Dogs Various scenarios and exceptions to House Rules 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 Storm and Noise Fear Travel & Related Problems Causes : Signs : Prevention : Fear of the Car : modifications Excessive Digging General : Modification : Breed Related Digging Based on theory above and testing your knowledge |
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Module 2 Phase 4
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Section 13
Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Section 16A Quiz 13 - 16A |
Sexual Behaviour
General and Causes : Medical Reasons : Masturbation : Dogs Humping People : Dogs Humping Dogs : Modifications Excessive Barking General : Different types of barks : Modifications 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 modifications that can be done : Resource Guarding People Introducing a new dog into existing pack Existing dogs ; Considerations for owners ; Behaviour Concerns in existing dogs ; Preparing the existing dog for the arrival of the new dog ; Initial introduction at the shelter First few days at home Introducing dogs and cats Adopting a dog when you have a cat at home; Planning before the dog is even chosen : Adopting a Dog when you have cat/s at home – in the shelter environment: Adopting a cat when you have dog/s at home: Based on theory above and testing your knowledge |
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Module 3
Phase 1 |
Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Skype Session 8 Quiz 1 - 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 that 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 Reactive/Aggressive Behaviour Different scenarios that can develop and how to handle same Based on the theory in the section above and to test your knowledge |
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Module 3 Phase 2
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Section 5
Section 5a Section 6 Section 7 Section 7A Skype Session 8 |
Abnormal Behaviour in Dogs
Classifications of Abnormal Behaviour : Behaviours Exhibited : Breed Specific Post Traumatic Stress Can dogs suffer from PTS? The symptoms and modifications. 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 Senior Dogs Behaviour changes that can occur due to aging Discussions and questions relating to above |
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Module 3 Phase 3
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ection 8
Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Skype Session 9 Section 14 Section 15 Skype 10 - 14 Behaviour Consults Case Studies Final Written Quiz Oral Test |
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 Canine Related Terminology Common terminology used in behaviour, clicker and the meaning of same 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 Pre Planning Learning the basics of putting together a pre-plan to use at your consultation Questionnaires Practice sessions on Questionnaires. Pre-Planning and Questionnaires Master Modifications House Rules (including Fading and Ignoring) : Changing Jumping Up : Alone Time : Away Exercise : Mental & Physical Stimulation : Changing Pulling on Lead : Visitor Exercise : Desensitizing a Dog to a Lawnmower : Dogs that Chase : Escape Artists : Dogs Running Out Gates : Storm Phobia : Noise Phobia :Hyperactive Behaviour; Resource Guarding to People : Resource Guarding between dogs; Swap Exercise : Leave Exercise : Recall : Wait: Time Out & Reverse Time Out : Collar Grabbing Reports How to present a comprehensive report for a client in a simple and easy to read, and understand format Role Play In these sessions you will present as the behaviourist from Questionnaire through to final Reports If possible you will start to accompany behaviourists to their consults to observe. This will be treated as if a case study and you will be expected to submit the Pre Planner based on the Questionnaire and prepare a Report after the sessions. Excellent practice A minimum of two case studies will be required. Prior to seeing client the Questionnaire and Pre-plan is submitted to ourselves for perusal. After seeing client, your Report is submitted to ourselves for checking before sending to clients This is a very comprehensive Quiz covering the whole course which counts towards final qualifications Either by Skype or one-on-one session. Here you will be asked general questions relating to solving behaviour concerns based on the knowledge gained in the course. |