Canine Behaviour Foundation Course - Correspondance
Theoretical Sections
Theoretical Sections
As the course is constantly updated, the Theory below may change slightly. On average there is an Assignment at the end of each Section which is based on the work contained in that particular section. At the end of each phase, there is a Quiz based on the work covered in that Phase. NO additional books or materials are required - the course is incredibly comprehensive and all you require is contained within.
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Module 1 Phase 1
Module 1 Phase 2
Module 1 Phase 3 |
Section 1
Section 1 A Section 1 B Section 1 C Section 1 D Section 2 Section 2 A Section 3 Section 4
Section 4A Module 4 B Section 5 Section 5A Section 5B Section 5C Section 5D Section 5E Section 5F Section 6 Section 7 Section 8 Section 8A Section 9 Section 9A Section 9B Section 9C Section 10 Section 10A Section 10B Section 10C Section 11 Section 11A |
Understanding Dogs
The Dog's Senses, smell, sight, hearing, taste, touch. The Psychology of Dogs Emotions. The importance of dogs to humans Understanding Dogs 5F's of Behaviour. How dogs communicate. Body Language - Calming signals and signs of stress. Signs of possible reactive behaviour. Video on body language. Wolves interacting Understanding Dogs Can amputation of a tail affect a dogs behaviour and calming signals? How humans can misunderstand dogs behaviour. How misconceptions could have arisen. Understanding Dogs Development Stages Understanding Dogs Emotional Intelligence Development Behaviour Modification Theories From wolf to dog. Pack rule theories Canine Development Theory Socialization & Habituation. Location Separation Anxiety Canine Learning Theory How dogs learn. 4 Pillars of Learning. Lure and Reward. Fading the reward. Cue's, Signals, commands. Other training methods Breeds and Breed Related
Nature or Nurture. Breeds that are not always compatible. Breed Groups. Temperament Puppy Testing. Canine Genetic Disease Testing. DNA Testing. Breed Characteristics. 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 for Owners Considerations when acquiring a dog. General. Points for clients to consider. Owners Responsibility. Choosing the breed Multi dog households Multi dog households. Where to purchase a pup. One or two pups - Tips for two pups. Singleton pups Puppy Theory Auditory habituation, picking pups up, grooming and handling Puppy Theory Vaccinations Puppy Theory Crate Training Puppy Theory Sterilization Puppy Theory Chewing and Toys Puppy Theory Exercise and pups. Free Play, Puppy School Puppy Theory Kennels or Home Care?; Teaching a Pup to swim; Dogs in Complexes; Car Sickness; Doggy Day Care 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 is the best dog for kids? Preparing an existing dog for the arrival of a baby. Video Preparing the Home Planning for a successful homecoming. Making the home safe After the pup comes home The first few days – General & Sleeping. Introducing the pup to existing dogs After the pup comes home Toilet Training. Bladder Development and Control. Accidents in Toilet Training and Cleaning. Scent Rolling. Feeding the pup. How much & how often. Food Bowl Exercises. Furniture Exercises 1 Pup Theory - Dealing with Tantrums. Calming the pup down.Putting on a Collar and Lead. Collars vs Harness Exercises 2 Bite Inhibition and Related Exercises. Mouthing. Nipping. Leave. Swap Exercises 3 Tips for clients, 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.Name Check .Bite Inhibition. Swap Exercise Leave Excite/Settle Elevation Exercise. Some notes on adult dogs House Rules General and ‘Packs’. Ignoring your dog when arriving home. Attention on your terms. Work to earn-general. Work to Earn - specific. NRM/RM Prevention Prevention of separation anxiety. Preventing Resource Guarding. Preventing Jumping Up Prevention
Preventing excessive barking. Preventing digging in inappropriate areas. Preventing Begging Prevention Preventing excessive Licking. Handling your pup safely. Dealing with 2 pups together Adolescence Plan for a Successful Homecoming : How to make the home safer : Introducing a pup to existing dogs Adolescence Article relating to behaviour changes/sterilization |
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Module 2 Phase 1
Module 2 Phase 2
Module 2 Phase 3
Module 2 Phase 4 Module 3 |
Section 1. 1A, B, C
Section 2 & 2A Section 3 Section 4 Session 5 Section 6 Section 7 Section 7 A Section 8 Section 8 A Section 9 Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 12 A Section 13 Section 13 A Section 13 B Section 14 Section 14 A Section 15 Section 16 Section 16 A Section 17 Section 17 A Section 17 B Section 17 C Section 18 Section 18 A Section 18 B Section 19 Section 20 Section 21 Section 22 Section 23 Section 23A Section 24 Section 25 Section 26 Section 1 Section 2 Section 2A Section 2B Section 2 C Section 3 Section 4 |
Behaviour Modification Theory
How Stress, Arousal and Over Arousal Works. Triggers, Trigger Stacking, and various other aspects relating to stress in dogs Behaviour Modification Theory Behaviour Modification Techniques - Watch, LAT, BAT (Behaviour Adjustment Training), Premack Principle, Treat and Retreat. Behaviour Modification Theory Systematic Desensitization and all the theory related to Desensitising and Counter Conditioning Behaviour Modification Theory Classical and Operant Conditioning, Thorndyk.s Law of Effect, BF Skinnes and the Skinner Box, ABC of Learning, Punishment, Extinction, 4 Quadrants of Learning, Aversives, Reinforces, Reinforcement Schedules, Timing, Fluency, learning Plateau, Flooding Behaviour Modification Theory Behaviour Terminology common used including the Ethological Approach Mental & Physical Stimulation Mental and Physical Stimulation Equipment The various types of collars, leads and harnesses are discussed Equipment Muzzles. - The Pro's and Con's. Desensitizing a dog correctly to the use of same. House Rules Bringing in the foundations to change unacceptable behaviour and put in place a solid foundation for a well behaved dog, using various tools and methods. House Rules Exceptions - Although House Rules are crucial, there are times when not all are used, dependent on the behaviour concern being experienced and the personality of the dog being worked with. Why Behaviour Problems Develop Dog’s Needs. Possible contributing causes of problem behaviour. 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/s. Lack of behaviour. Behaviour Modification - Preparing for the arrival of a baby.
Questionnaire for client to highlight potential problems and concerns. The A - Z of getting a dog prepared for the arrival of a baby to the home and how to do about same. Behaviour Modification - Jumping up Reasons why this occurs and how to change the behaviour using a variety of tools and methods Behaviour Modification - Lead Pulling The various reasons as to why this occurs and the tools and methods used to change the behaviour Behaviour Modification - Lead Pulling - Head Halters The pro's and Cons of Head Halters. Desensitizing a dog to a Head Halter - How to use a Head Halter Behaviour Modification - Attention Seeking Reasons this behaviour occurs - Modification to change the behaviour. Attention Seeking Behaviour with outside dogs. Behaviour Modification - Over Attachment Over Attachment - to both people and dogs Why this behaviour happens. Modifications to change the behaviour Behaviour Modification -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. Behaviour Modification - Elimination and Ingestion Problems Reasons as to why these problems occur and the tools and modifications required to change the behaviour - includes Counter Stealing, Pica, Philia and Coprophagia. Behaviour Modification - Adult Feeding changing to adult food, Feeding Principles, Avoiding Feeding Problems, Feeding problems and changing same. Behaviour Modification - Mouthing & Nipping General : What Causes and Contributes to this behaviour? Modifications : What not to do Behaviour Modification - Introducing New Dog 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/breeder/etc. Introducing slightly reactive dogs, or dogs that may be reactive to dogs on walks. First few days at home Behaviour Modification - Introducing Dogs & 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: Behaviour Modification - Fear Behaviour Aduletogs General : Physical Reactions to Fear : Causes of Fear in Dogs : Long Term Fear/Stress Behaviour Modification - Dogs Fearful of People- Visitors Exercise
Preparation before session. Preparation at session. Visitor Exercise – step by step. Using a muzzle. Visitor entering the home. Visitor leaving the home. Homework for client Behaviour Modification - Dogs Fearful of People - Further Examples Dogs that charge up to gate. If the dog is fearful of people and resource guarding the owner. When a dog is fearful of men (or woman). Dogs that cant cope with the Visitor exercise on lead Behaviour Modification - Dogs that have shut down General. Signs that a dog has shut down. Modifications Behaviour Modification - Storm Fear - 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 Behaviour Modification - Fear of Fireworks and Noises General. What causes the fear. Can this be prevented?. What age does it start? Signs of Noise fear. Modifications. Counter Conditioning & Desensitizing Behaviour Modification - Storm and Noise Fear General. What causes the fear. Can this be prevented? What age does it start? Signs of Noise fear. Modifications. Counter Conditioning & Desensitizing Behaviour Modification - Car Sickness & Fear of Car What Causes Car Sickness. Signs of Motion Sickness. Prevention methods. Fear of the Car. what causes fear of the car? Modifications for fear of the car – Extreme. Modifications for fear of the car - General. Dogs going nuts in the car Behaviour Modification - Excessive Digging General : Modification : Breed Related Digging Behaviour Modification - Sexual Behaviour General and Causes : Medical Reasons : Masturbation : Dogs Humping People : Dogs Humping Dogs : Modifications Behaviour Modification - Excessive Barking
General. Different types of barks. Owners Reactions, Triggers and Preparation. Different Scenarios and Modifications Behaviour Modification - 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 Behaviour Modification - Dog to Dog Resource Guarding Reasons why this may have occurred, various scenarios and modifications to change Behaviour Modification - Hyperactive Behaviour General. Factors that could contribute to the behaviour. Modifications. Prevention Behaviour Modification - Chasing Behaviour What is Prey Drive and which Breeds/Groups are prone to exhibit same? Why does excessive chasing occur? Triggers. Preparation. Modifications Behaviour Modification - Escape Artist \General. Reasons why behaviour occurs. Types of escaping that can be found and management of same. Modifications Behaviour Modification - Abnormal Behaviour Classification of Abnormal Behaviour. Possible causes of this behaviour. Behaviours Exhibited. Breed Specific Behaviour Modification - Aggressive/Reactive Behaviour General. Types of Reactive Behaviour. Causes/Possible Causes. Dr Dunbar’s Bite Scale/Ratio. Signs of Reactive Behaviour. Stopping Dog Fights Behaviour Modification - Aggression and Hormones Behaviour Modification - Gate/Fence Aggression Gate/ Fence Behaviour in General. Rule out Medical Causes. Reasons for this behaviour. Prevention of this behaviour and modifications Behaviour Modification - On-Lead Aggression General. Reasons this behaviour may develop. Modifications. Reminders of Body Language to look out for. Behaviour Modification -Behaviour Changes in Older Dog General. The behaviours that are likely to occur Death and Dying Signs a dog may be dying. Making the decision. What to expect when your dog is put to sleep – euthanasia. Helping children cope with pet loss. Should I get another dog? |