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Module 1 Section 8



After the pup comes home
Module 1 Section 9




Prevention of Problem Behaviour & Exercises to Teach
What exercises to teach a pup
Prevention of Separation anxiety
Prevention of Resource Guarding
Prevention of Jumping Up
Prevention of Barking
Prevention of Digging
Preventing Begging
Hugging – preventing reactive behaviour

Preventing excessive licking
Module 1 Section 10



Children and Dogs
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 case of a possible dog attack

What is the best dog for kids
Preparing an existing dog for the arrival of a baby

Module 1 Section 11


 

Pups with potential problems
Signs of Potential problems
Unbalanced Pups -How does this behaviour occur
Counter Conditioning & Desensitization
Fear at Puppy School
Pups fearful of traffic
Fear of the vet

Fear of people
Module 1 Section 12



Adolescence
What physical changes occur
What behaviour changes can be expected
Fear Behaviour
Hyper Active behaviour
Internal relationship changes between dogs
Reactive behaviour towards strange dogs
Reactive behaviour towards people
Humping, Mounting and Marking

What can owner do about adolescence
Comprehensive Theory Module 2  - Sections 13 - 27

Module 2 Section 13



Adult dogs – why do behaviour problems start
Why do behaviour problems occur
Dog’s Need/General points to consider
Possible contributing causes of problem behaviour
Pain and 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
Module 2 Section 14





 

 

 

Adult Dogs – House Rules
Human/Canine Social Structure
Consistency
Extinction Burst
Spontaneous Recovery
Ignoring dog when arriving home
Demanding Attention-attention seeking behaviour
Work to Earn
NRM-Non Reward Marker
Food Bowl Exercises
Furniture Beds, Chairs
Professional Pullers & Halti

What to do if a dog won’t move
Module 2 Section 15


Adult Dogs – Lead Pulling
Why do dogs pull on lead
Can pulling damage a dog
Equipment
Loose Lead Walking
Owners Position
Training a dog to settle while putting on equipment
Loose Lead Walking
Balance Lead
Lead Stroking
Professional Pullers & Halti

What to do if a dog won’t move
Module 2 Section 15a


Collar and Lead Problems
Putting collar on fearful dog
Putting a lead on a fearful dog
Using the harness instead
Dogs that spin
Module 2 Section 16


Adult Dogs – Jumping Up
Why does this behaviour happen
Modifications

Addition al problems that can occur
Module 2 Section 17


Adult Dogs-Attention Seeking Beh
General
Attention Seeking Behaviours

Modifications
Module 2 Section 17a


Adult Dogs - Attention Seeking Beh Dogs kept Outside
General
Attention Seeking Behaviours normally seen

Modifications
Module 2 Section 17b

Over Attachment-Over Dependency towards people
General
Modifications
Module 2 Section 17c

 Over Dependency – Over Attachment between dogs
General
Modifications
Module 2 Section 17d


Separation Anxiety
General
Degrees and examples
Signs of separation anxiety

Why & How does this behaviour develop 
Module 2 Section 18



Stealing, Pica, Philia & Coprophagia
Counter Stealing
Pica
Philia

Coprophagia
Module 2 Section 19

 

Mouthing & Nipping
General
What causes & Contributes to this behaviour
Modifications

What not to do
Module 2 Section 20

 


Adult Dogs-Mounting, Humping & Masturbation
General and Causes
Medical Reasons
Masturbation
Human Mounting

Dog on dog Mounting
Module 2 Section 21


Adult Dogs – Excessive Barking
General 
Different types of barks

Modifications
Module 2 Section 22
 

Adult Dogs - Digging
General 
Modifications

Breed Related Digging
Module 2 Section 23


 

Adult Dogs – Resource Guarding
Resource Guarding – What is it?  
Why does this behaviour happen?
Modifications – dogs guarding food bowls towards people

Modifications – dogs guarding toys/objects towards people
Module 2 Section 24

 


 

Adult Dogs – Storm Fear Phobia
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
Modifications – Further Suggestions

Medications
Module 2 Section 24a



Adult Dogs – Firework and Noise Phobia
General
Modifications
Module 2 Section 25



Adult Dogs – Escape Artists
Reasons why behaviour occurs
Types of escaping that can be found and management of same

Modifications
Module 2 Section 26


Adult Dogs – Chasing Behaviour
What is Prey Drive and which Groups are more prone to it?  
Why does excessive chasing occur?

Modifications
Module 2 Section 27

 

Adult Dogs – hyperactive/OTT
General  
Factors that could contribute to the behaviour

Modifications

  Comprehensive Theory Moule 3 Section 28 - 44


 Module 3 Section 28
 

Reactive Behaviour
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General
Types of Reactive Behaviour
Triggers
Dr. Dunbar’s Bite Ratio

Signs of Reactive Behaviour
n.b. Reactive (Aggressive and OCD Behaviour
you will be taught how to recognize these behaviours and the various types, triggers etc, but will NOT be taught the modifcations how to change same. This is far too dangerous for a novice and this is only undertaken in our advanced Level 2 course. To attend this course Level 1 must have been undertaken and student having been working in the industry for a full 12 month period.

Module 3 Section 29


OCD/Stereotypical

Classification of Abnormal Behaviour 
Behaviours Exhibited

Breeds
Module 3 Section 30

Medication in Behaviour
Alternative Options
Vet Meds
Module 3 Section 31



How diet impacts on behaviour

General  
5 Main Components required
Additives & Preservatives
Possible responses to ingredients in dog food
Diet and the Brain

Student research on raw versus commercial
Module 3 Section 32



Shelter Dogs



Helping a client to choose a dog from a shelter or advise them 
Assessment in the run
Assessment outside the run
Taking the dog home – twilight or honeymoon period
Dog wont settle – what now?

Some basic exercises to help dogs in shelters
Module 3 Section 33




Death and Dying
To Euthanasia or not
Euthanasia
5 Stages of grief
Helping children with loss
Assistance for grieving

Module 3 Section 34





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
Module 3 Section 35


Practical Session
Questionnaires and reports 
(6 questionnaires)
Module 3 Section 36

Questionnaires & Skype
3 x Questionnaires
Skype session based on questionnaires
Module 3 Section 37

Questionnaires & Skype
3 x Questionnaires
Skype session based on questionnaires
Module 3 Section 38

Practical Session
2 x full behaviour sessions
Module 3 Section 39


Client Report Masters
House Rules
Jumping Up
Lead Pulling
Module 3 Section 40


Client Report & Skype
1 x Questionnaire
1 x Client full report
1 x skype session on above
Module 3 Section 41


Client Report Masters
Resource guarding food bowl
Humping
Digging
Module 3 Section 42

Client Scenarios
Questions and answers based on working with clients
 Module 3 Section 43
 
Client Report & Skype
1 x Questionnaire
1 x Client full report

1 x Skype session on above
Module 3 Section 44

Client Scenarios
Questions and answers based on working with clients. 

​The Nervous System
The Dog’s Brain
The Cerebrum
Limbic System
The Midbrain
The Spinal Cord
Autonomic Nervous System
The Dog’s anatomy
The Dog’s senses
The Psychology of Emotions
Final section of the course  - student will submit 3 Case Studies based on working with three separate clients  with dogs with different behaviour problems.