Canine Behaviour Foundation Course - Practical
Theoretical Sections
Theoretical Sections
As the course is constantly updated, the Theory below may change slightly
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Module 1 Section 1
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General Anatomy & Physiology
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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 Dog Language (The 5 F’s of Behaviour) (How dog’s communicate) (Calming Signals) (Signs of Stress) (Signs of Reactive behaviour) (Can amputation of a tail affect behaviour?) Misunderstanding dog behaviour How misconceptions could have arisen |
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Module 1 Section 2
Module 1 Section 3
Module 1 Section 4
Module 1 Section 5
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Theory
Training Methods
Learning Theory, Terminology & Meaning
Breeds and Breeders
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From Wolf to Dog – Pack Rule Theories
Development Stages Socialization & Habituation Location Separation Anxiety How Dogs Learn
Negative Punishment Other Training Methods Lure & Reward Lures Fading Cue’s, Signals & Commands Non Reward Markers (NRM) Operant Conditioning and The 4 quadrants of learning
Classical Conditioning Punishment Aversives Extinction Reinforcers Reinforcement Schedules Timing Fluency Learning Plateau Important points for handlers Points to consider
Owners Responsibility Choosing the breed Breeds Breeds that don’t get along Will any existing dogs tolerate a puppy? Nature or Nurture Where to purchase the pup What to look for in a pup One pup or two Puppy Testing Genetic Testing Some Breed knowledge – for fun |
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Module 1 Section 6
Module 1 Section 7
Module 1 Section 8
Module 1 Section 9
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Puppies - General Theory
Before Pup Comes Home
After Pup Comes Home
Prevention of Problem Behaviour & What Exercises to Teach a Pup
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Inoculations
Crate Training Sterilization Auditory Habituation Picking Puppies Up Grooming & Handling The Importance of Exercise Chewing and Toys Kennels or Home Care Teaching a Pup to Swim Dogs in Complexes Free Play The Importance of Puppy School Car Sickness Plan for Successful Homecoming
How to make the home safer Introducing a pup to existing dogs The first few days Toilet Training Teaching a pup to eliminate on paper Feeding the Pup Pups crying at night House Rules for Pups Bite Inhibition, Mouthing, Nipping, Leave Tantrums Calming a pup down Putting on a collar and lead 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 |
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Module 1 Section 10
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Children and Dogs
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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 |
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Module 1 Section 11
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Pups with potential problems
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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 |
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Module 1 Section 12
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Adolescence
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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 |
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Module 2 Section 13
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Adult dogs – why do behaviour problems start
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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 |
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Module 2 Section 14
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Adult Dogs - House Rules
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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 |
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Module 2 Section 15
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Adult Dogs - Collar and Lead Problems
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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 |
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Module 2 Section 16
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Adult Dogs - Jumping Up
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Why does this behaviour happen
Modifications Additional problems that can occur |
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Module 2 Section 17
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Adult Dogs - Attention Seeking
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General
Attention Seeking Behaviours Modifications |
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Module 2 Section 17a
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Adult Dogs - Attention Seeking Beh Dogs kept Outside
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General
Attention Seeking Behaviours normally seen Modifications |
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Module 2 Section 17 b
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Over Attachment-Over Dependency towards people
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General
Modifications |
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Module 2 Section 17 c
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Over Dependency – Over Attachment between dogs
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General
Modifications |
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Module 2 Section 17 d
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Separation Anxiety
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General
Degrees and examples Signs of separation anxiety Why & How does this behaviour develop |
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Module 2 Section 18
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Stealing, Pica, Philia & Coprophagia
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Counter Stealing
Pica Philia Coprophagia |
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Module 2 Section 19
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Mouthing & Nipping
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General
What causes & Contributes to this behaviour Modifications What not to do |
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Module 2 Section 20
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Adult Dogs-Mounting, Humping & Masturbation
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General and Causes
Medical Reasons Masturbation Human Mounting Dog on dog Mounting |
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Module 2 Section 21
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Adult Dogs – Excessive Barking
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General
Different types of barks Modifications |
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Module 2 Section 22
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Adult Dogs - Digging
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General
Modifications Breed Related Digging |
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Module 2 Section 23
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Adult Dogs - Resource Guarding
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Resource Guarding – What is it?
Why does this behaviour happen? Modifications – dogs guarding food bowls towards people Modifications – dogs guarding toys/objects towards people |
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Module 3 Section 24
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Adult Dogs - Storm Fear/Phobia
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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 |
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Module 3 Section 24a
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Adult Dogs - Fireworks & Noise Fear
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General
Modification |
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Module 3 Section 25
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Adult Dogs - Escape Artists
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Reasons why behaviour occurs
Types of escaping that can be found and management of same Modifications |
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Module 3 Section 26
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Adult Dogs - Chasing Behaviour
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What is Prey Drive and which Groups are more prone to it?
Why does excessive chasing occur? Modifications |
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Module 3 Section 27
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Adult Dogs - Hyperactive / OTT
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General
Factors that could contribute to the behaviour Modifications |
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Module 3 Section 28
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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.
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.
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Module 3 Section 29
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Obsessive/Stereotypical Behaviour
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Classification of Abnormal Behaviour
Behaviours Exhibited Breeds |
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Module 3 Shelter 30
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Shelter Dogs
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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 |
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Module 3 Section 31
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Death and Dying
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To Euthanasia or not
Euthanasia 5 Stages of grief Helping children with loss Assistance for grieving |
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Module 3 Section 32
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Diet and Behaviour
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General
5 Main Components required Additives & Preservatives Possible responses to ingredients in dog food Diet and the Brain Student research on raw versus commercial |
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Module 3 Section 33
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Senior Dogs
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How aging can affect behaviour
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Add- On - Module 4
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Module 4 Section 34
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Questionnaire's
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Questionnaires are a section of behaviour that simply cannot be left out if you want to work with clients. Here you will learn how to analyize factors contributing to the behaviour, get ideas about which modifications to use, see future potential problems develoing
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Module 4 Section 35
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Master Templets
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In this section you will learn how to format your Master Forms to use with clients
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Module 4 Section 36
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Clients Reports
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It is essential when working with clients that you supply them with comprehensive modifications in the way of a report. These should be straight forward, specific to the behaviour concerns and easy to read. Here you will learn how to achieve this
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Module 4 Section 37
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Working with Client
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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 |
