THEORY SHELTER COURSE
(Fallen Angels)
(Fallen Angels)
Module A
Understanding Dogs
The Dog's Senses : The Psychology of Dogs Emotions
Canine Development Theory
Socialization & Habituation :
Learning Theory
How Dogs Learn : Other Training Methods : Lure & Reward Methods : Using Lure/Rewards : Fading the Reward : Cue's Signals, Commands:
Learning Theory
Operant Conditioning : Classical Conditioning : Punishment : Aversives : Extinction : Reinforcers :: Timing : Learning Plateau :Important Points for Handlers : Positive Reinforcement :
Quiz - testing your knowledge on Module A
Module B
Breeds and Breeders
Points for clients : Owners Responsibility : Choosing the Breed : Breeds
Breeds and Breeders
Breeds that tend not to get along : Will any existing dogs tolerate a puppy? : Nature or Nurture : What to look for in a pup : One or Two Pups : Puppy Testing :
General Theory & Puppies
Inoculations : Crate Training : Sterilization : Auditory Habituation : Picking Up Puppies : Grooming & Handling : Importance of Exercise
General Theory & Puppies
Chewing and Toys : Dogs in Complexes : Free Play : The Importance of Puppy School : Car Sickness : The First Few Days : Toilet Training : Pups Crying at Night
Quiz - testing your knowledge on Module B
Module C
Preventing Behaviour Problems in Pups
Prevention of Separation Anxiety : Prevention of Jumping Up : Prevention of Excessive Barking : Prevention of Digging in inappropriate areas : Preventing Begging " Preventing Reactive behaviour when a pup is hugged : Preventing excessive licking
Adolescence
Physically what to expect : Behaviour : How to get through adolescence
Quiz - Testing your knowledge on Module C
Module D
Physical and Mental Stimulation to improve the dogs quality of life
A variety of games and suggestions to improve a dogs quality of life, both in and out of the shelter
Why do Behaviour Problems Occur?
Dogs Needs :Possible contributing causes of problem behaviours : Pain or Illness : Fear : Selection : Social : Training : Changes in environment or circumstances : Exercise and Life Spaces : Stimulation and Enrichment : Additional factors regarding problem behaviour to be considered : More factors with reference to interaction between dog and owner : Lack of behaviour
After Adopting a New Dog
The first few weeks with new shelter dog : Giving a shelter dog a home
Choosing a Shelter Dog ; * 5 Tips for Adopting Shelter Dogs
Adoption and related stress and anxiety : My new shelter dog is not settling down – why – what do I do? Behaviour Problems commonly seen in shelter dogs
Quiz - Testing your knowledge on Module C
Understanding Dogs
The Dog's Senses : The Psychology of Dogs Emotions
Canine Development Theory
Socialization & Habituation :
Learning Theory
How Dogs Learn : Other Training Methods : Lure & Reward Methods : Using Lure/Rewards : Fading the Reward : Cue's Signals, Commands:
Learning Theory
Operant Conditioning : Classical Conditioning : Punishment : Aversives : Extinction : Reinforcers :: Timing : Learning Plateau :Important Points for Handlers : Positive Reinforcement :
Quiz - testing your knowledge on Module A
Module B
Breeds and Breeders
Points for clients : Owners Responsibility : Choosing the Breed : Breeds
Breeds and Breeders
Breeds that tend not to get along : Will any existing dogs tolerate a puppy? : Nature or Nurture : What to look for in a pup : One or Two Pups : Puppy Testing :
General Theory & Puppies
Inoculations : Crate Training : Sterilization : Auditory Habituation : Picking Up Puppies : Grooming & Handling : Importance of Exercise
General Theory & Puppies
Chewing and Toys : Dogs in Complexes : Free Play : The Importance of Puppy School : Car Sickness : The First Few Days : Toilet Training : Pups Crying at Night
Quiz - testing your knowledge on Module B
Module C
Preventing Behaviour Problems in Pups
Prevention of Separation Anxiety : Prevention of Jumping Up : Prevention of Excessive Barking : Prevention of Digging in inappropriate areas : Preventing Begging " Preventing Reactive behaviour when a pup is hugged : Preventing excessive licking
Adolescence
Physically what to expect : Behaviour : How to get through adolescence
Quiz - Testing your knowledge on Module C
Module D
Physical and Mental Stimulation to improve the dogs quality of life
A variety of games and suggestions to improve a dogs quality of life, both in and out of the shelter
Why do Behaviour Problems Occur?
Dogs Needs :Possible contributing causes of problem behaviours : Pain or Illness : Fear : Selection : Social : Training : Changes in environment or circumstances : Exercise and Life Spaces : Stimulation and Enrichment : Additional factors regarding problem behaviour to be considered : More factors with reference to interaction between dog and owner : Lack of behaviour
After Adopting a New Dog
The first few weeks with new shelter dog : Giving a shelter dog a home
Choosing a Shelter Dog ; * 5 Tips for Adopting Shelter Dogs
Adoption and related stress and anxiety : My new shelter dog is not settling down – why – what do I do? Behaviour Problems commonly seen in shelter dogs
Quiz - Testing your knowledge on Module C
Module E - Practical Sessions - comprehensive notes included where applicable
Practical 1 - Understanding Dogs
- Calming and stress signals and 5 F’s of behaviour
- Helping dogs to be calm and well behaved while in the run – step 1
- Keeping dogs entertained in the run
Practical session 2 - Fearful Dogs
- Dealing with dogs with fear of people and objects
- Approaching fearful dogs
- Desensitizing a fearful dog to people in the run
- Putting collar and lead on fearful dog
- Safety
Practical session 3 - Basic Exercises with Puppies
Puppies – all basic exercises – sit, down, stand, walking on lead with balance lead/super balance lead, bite inhibition, leave, preventing jumping up.
Practical session 4 - Basic Exercises with Older Dogs
Adult dogs - sit, down, preventing pulling, leave, recall, changing jumping up. Various equipment to use. Working with dogs that wont move on lead
Practical session 5 - TTouch
TTouch session 1
Practical session 6 - TTouch
TTouch session 2
Practical session 7 - Introducing Dogs & Dogs and Cats - this is held for the Shelter during the week, however students attending the course are welcome to attend.
a. Introducing dogs to other dogs
b. Establishing is dog is cat friendly and introducing a dog to an existing cat.
c. House Rules and working with a new owner and basic exercises
Quiz - Testing your knowledge on Module E as well as proficiency in the practical sections
