Canine Behaviour Foundation Course - Correspondance
Theoretical Sections
Theoretical Sections
As the course is constantly updated, the Theory below may change slightly
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Module 1 Phase 1
Module 1 Phase 2
Module 1 Phase 3 Module 1 Phase 4
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Section 1
Section 1 A Section 1 B Skype Session 1 Section 2 Section 2 A Section 3 Quiz 1 - 3 Section 4
Section 4A Section 5 Section 6 Section 6A Quiz 4 - 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10 Quiz 7 - 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 15 A Quiz 11 - 15 |
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 : Commands Based on theory on above sections to test your knowledge. 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 Nurture : 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 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 Based on theory in this section to test your knowledge 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
Module 2 Phase 2
Module 2 Phase 3
Module 2 Phase 4
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Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Skype Session Session 4 Section 4 A Section 4 B Quiz 1 - 4 Section 5
Section 6 Section 6 A Section 6 B Skype Session Section 7 Section 8 Quiz 5 - 8 Section 9
Section 9a Skype Session Section 10 Section 10A Skype Session Section 11 Section 12 Quiz 9 - 12 Section 13
Section 14 Section 15 Section 16 Section 16A Quiz 13 - 16A |
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 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 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 Definition : 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. Skype session on above 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 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 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 modifications 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
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Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 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 behaviour is something that should only be dealt with after extensive experience has been gained working in the field. Due to this, no modifications are given on working with reactive dogs. 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 5a Section 6 Section 7 Section 7A |
Abnormal Behaviour in Dogs
Classifications of Abnormal Behaviour : Behaviours Exhibited : Breed Specific Post Traumatic Stress Can dogs suffer from PTS? The symptoms and modifications. 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 Senior Dogs Behaviour changes that can occur due to aging |
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Module 3 Phase 3
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Section 8
Section 9 Section 10 |
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 Canine Related Terminology Common terminology used in behaviour, clicker and the meaning of same |