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Theoretical Sections - Canine Behaviour Coach Course
Practical - Level 1



Comprehensive Theory Module1  Sections 1 - 12

Module 1 Phase 1



 

 

Section 1


​Section 1 A




​Section 1 B




​Section 2


​Section 2 A



​Section 3
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 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
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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

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


Module 1
​Phase 3




Section 7



​Section 8



​Section 9


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​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



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        


Module 2 Phase 1 



​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 

Module 2
Phase 2




Section 5



​Section 6



​Section 6 A



​Section 6 B






​Section 7


​Section 8




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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


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 a new dog into existing pack
General : How to

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Module 2 Phase 4



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


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

Module 3 Phase 2 



Section 5



​Section 6



​Section 7




​Section 8    

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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       


Module 3 Phase 3


 

​Section 9
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​Section 10




​Section 11



​Section 12



​Section 13

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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 limited aggressive behaviour



Module 4
​Phase 1




Section 1



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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 analyse questionnaires and put together a Pre-Planning Schedule

Reports
Learning how to put together basic reports based on questionnaires

Case Studies
3 Case Studies to be undertaken