Theoretical Sections - Canine Behaviour Coach Course
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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, Commads 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 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 : 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 things 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 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 |
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 Intake and Assessment Intake Criteria : Intake : Assessment : Behaviour Assessment Chart : Behaviour Program Volunteers Guidelines for putting together program Fostering Guide lines for placement of dogs in appropriate homes Determining which dog will suit the home : Screening of applicants : Follow up |
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Module 3 Phase 3
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Section 10
Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Skype Session 9 Final Quiz Oral Test |
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 Quiz based on all course information Final test on aspects of behaviour |
