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Canine Behaviour
Foundation Course Module 1 (Gauteng) |
INVESTMENT : R4740 - which is payable with a deposit of R500, followed by up to 12 monthly payments - no interest is charged. You have 12 months from commencement to complete the course.
CERTIFICATE ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION - Basic Puppy Behaviour & Puppy Obedience (Fods Academy)
CERTIFICATE ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION - Basic Puppy Behaviour & Puppy Obedience (Fods Academy)
PRACTICAL SESSIONS - As below - Undertaken by arrangement, in either Edenvale, Modderfontein or Lyndhurst areas. Minimum of 8 as below:-
Module 1
Module 1
- 1 Half Day Practical session which covers the ABC of having a well behaved Puppy and puts down a solid foundation for the future.
- 2 Half Day practical sessions which covers all the basics :- These include Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, Swap, Leave, Excite/Settle, Collar Grabbing, Stroking Procedure, Basic Wait, Basic Recall, Walking on Lead without Pulling including the Balance lead and Super Balance Lead, Dealing with Puppy Tantrums, Mouthing, Nipping, Picking pups up. Lure and Reward method of working and Fading of rewards. Changing and Preventing Jumping up, Food Bowl exercises to prevent resource guarding.
- 2 Tests on above – arranged between ourselves.
- 2 Practical sessions of observing Puppy School on a Sunday morning – dates arranged between us. If students want to attend more puppy session, and even get involved, they are welcome – arranged between us, and no additional financial implications.
- 1 Half Day Session of Tellington TTouch – the most wonderful modality for reducing stress in dogs especially when any fear behaviour is present and builds the bond between dog and owner. Please note that student will not become a TTouch practitioner – this is a 3 years course presented by Tellington TTouch (www.ttouch.co.za), however, will learn all the basics they will need to help their own dogs and work with shelter dogs etc.
THEORETICAL - Very comprehensive. Sections are sent to students a few sections at a time. Each Section contains an assignment based on the information contained in the Section. There are also several Quizes which are undertaken every few sections. This allows us to keep in touch with students and give them the personal attention they deserve.
No additional reading material is required as all contained in the course - however, we do supply links for students to read further, so they wish too. We are available to students Monday to Friday and welcome their interaction and any questions or querries.
Module 1
No additional reading material is required as all contained in the course - however, we do supply links for students to read further, so they wish too. We are available to students Monday to Friday and welcome their interaction and any questions or querries.
Module 1
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Practical Session 1
Practical Sessions 2 & 3 Practical Session 4 Understanding Dogs Understanding Dogs Understanding Dogs Understanding Dogs Development Theories Canine Learning Theory Canine Learning theory Breed & Breed Related Considerations for Owner Multi-dog Households Puppy Theory Puppy Theory Puppy Theory Puppy Theory Puppy Theory Puppy Theory Children & Dogs Puppy Proofing the Home After Pup Comes Home After Pup Comes Home Prevention Prevention Prevention Adolescence |
House Rules - the foundation for future behaviour, Theory covering all aspects of same
Theory on all practical exercises. Sit, Down, Stand, Bite Inhibition, Swap, Leave, Settle/Excite, Collar Grabbing, Stroking Procedure, Basic Wait, Basic Recall, Walking on Lead no Pulling, including Balance Lead and Super Balance Lead, Dealing with Puppy Tantrums, Mouthing, Nipping, Picking Pups up, Lure and Reward method of working and fading of rewards. Changing and Preventing Jumping Up, Food Bowl Exercises to prevent Resource Guarding. Tellington TTouch. The History, How to do the various TTouches. What the TTouches can be used for. The Dog's Senses, smell, sight, hearing, taste, touch. The Psychology of Dogs Emotions 5F's of Behaviour. How dogs communicate. Calming signals and signs of stress. Signs of possible reactive behaviour. Video on body language. Wolves interacting. Can amputation of a tail affect a dogs behaviour and calming signals? How humans can misunderstand dogs behaviour. How misconceptions could have arisedn. Development Stages From wolf to dog. Pack rule theories Socialization & Habituation. Location Separation Anxiety How dogs learn. 4 Pillars of Learning. Lure and Reward. Fading the reward. Cue's, Signals, commands. Other training methods Nature or Nuture. Breeds that are not always compatable. Breed Groups. Temperament Puppy Testing. Canine Genetic Disease Testing. DNA Testing. Breed Charastics. Additional Breed knowledge. Hypo Allergenic Dogs. Oldest Dog Breeds. Extreme dog breeding-changes seen in dogs over past 100 years. Unusual & Rare Dog Breeds. Conclusion - why we need breeders of pure bred dogs. Considerations when acquiring a dog. General. Points for clients to consider. Owners Responsibility. Choosing the breed Multi dog households. Where to purchase a pup. One or two pups - Tips for two pups. Singleton pups Vaccinations - all the various vaccinations required. Symptoms of Disease. Should vaccinations be ongoing Crate Training - the Pro's and Con's of Crate Training Sterilization - Early Sterilization, Why Sterilize. Pro's and Con's of Sterilization Chewing - The Importance of Chewing. The importance of the correct chew toys Exercise and pups. Free Play, Puppy School Kennels or Home Care?. Teaching a Pup to swim; Dogs in Complexes; Car Sickness; Day Care General. Preparing the child for interacting with dogs. Preparing the dog to interact with children. Approaching strange dogs. Parents helping children and dogs to be successful. In the care of possible dog attack. What is the best dog for kids? Preparing an existing dog for the arrival of a baby Planning for a successful homecoming. Making the home safe The first few days – General & Sleeping. Introducing the pup to existing dogs Toilet Training. Bladder Development and Control. Accidents in Toilet Training and Cleaning. Scent Rolling. Feeding the pup. How much & how often. Food Bowl Exercises. Prevention of separation anxiety. Preventing Resource Guarding. Preventing Jumping Up Preventing excessive barking. Preventing digging in inappropriate areas. Preventing Begging Preventing excessive barking. Preventing digging in inappropriate areas. Preventing Begging What to expect. Physical Changes. 2nd Fear Period. Solutions |
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