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News!!! We now offer a Purely Practical Boot Camp for people who have completed correspondence courses in canine behaviour and want more practical skills
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COURSES WE OFFER
A career with dogs is a wonderful and exciting career to consider – each and every day is different and watching a dog with fear behaviour for example, become a confident and happy dog is a sight that warms the heart and gives one a feeling of a job well done.
In addition to getting to work with these wonderful animals on a daily basis, it really is a profession that has opened up so very much, and there are now many different genre available to people wanting to peruse a career with dogs – knowing and understanding behaviour will stand you in excellent stead, no matter which direction you decide to go forward, whether Doggy Day Care, Grooming, Behaviour, Instructing, Dog Walking, Holiday Care, Kennel Owner etc. No matter what genre you are interest in, even just finding out more about your own dog, we have courses that will suit your needs.
Courses are presented by fully qualified and working Canine Behaviourists, Scotty Valadao and Charmaine du Toit - our courses are recommended by ABC of SA. Presents are also the founders of the free educational site www.friendsofthedog.co.za and founders of the Fods Academy Shelter Courses
A career with dogs is a wonderful and exciting career to consider – each and every day is different and watching a dog with fear behaviour for example, become a confident and happy dog is a sight that warms the heart and gives one a feeling of a job well done.
In addition to getting to work with these wonderful animals on a daily basis, it really is a profession that has opened up so very much, and there are now many different genre available to people wanting to peruse a career with dogs – knowing and understanding behaviour will stand you in excellent stead, no matter which direction you decide to go forward, whether Doggy Day Care, Grooming, Behaviour, Instructing, Dog Walking, Holiday Care, Kennel Owner etc. No matter what genre you are interest in, even just finding out more about your own dog, we have courses that will suit your needs.
Courses are presented by fully qualified and working Canine Behaviourists, Scotty Valadao and Charmaine du Toit - our courses are recommended by ABC of SA. Presents are also the founders of the free educational site www.friendsofthedog.co.za and founders of the Fods Academy Shelter Courses
Congratulations to Alyson, who qualified in April 2019
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Congratulations to Lorraine who graduated in May 2019
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION COURSE - GAUTENG. All you need to get you started on your career as a Canine Behaviour Adviser Level 1 is contained in this fully comprehensive course which consists of comprehensive Theory, 28 Practical sessions, 2 x TTouch sessions, Case Studies, Mentoring and more. Click here for more information
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION COURSE - CAPE. Our Cape course is now available! All you need to get you started on your career as a Canine Behaviour Adviser Level 1 is contained in this fully comprehensive course which consists of 28 Practical sessions, comprehensive Theory, 2 x TTouch sessions, Case Studies, Mentoring and more. Click here for more information
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION COURSE - for 'OUT OF TOWNERS
At last! We have formulated the perfect course for our 'Out of Towners' whereby you can get both all the Theory required and attend our Purely Practical Boot Camp to get the practical skills you will need. Click here for further information |
PURELY PRACTICAL BOOT CAMP - Gauteng, with options for Out of Towners. If you have undergone a correspondence course on Canine Behaviour, but would like to hone your skills on the practical side, then this is the ideal course for you. Click here for more information
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CANINE TRAINING & BASIC BEHAVIOUR - GAUTENG. This comprehensive course will give you the tools and knowledge to offer Training to both clients and Basic Obedience to Groups. Puts you a step above others as you will have the Behaviour Knowledge to really make a difference. Both Practical & Theory supplied Click here for additional information
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR - CORRESPONDENCE - If you want to further your knowledge about dogs or don't currently have the time or opportunity of partaking in a practical course at this stage in your life, then this course may be just what you are looking for. Click here for additional information
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR SHELTER COURSE - Countrywide. This course will assist in not only improving the quality of life of dogs it shelter, it also lowers stress and makes the dogs more adoptable. Comprehensive Theory and weekend Practical Sessions. Please contact us for dates and venues as well as content admin@fods.co.za
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BE YOUR DOG'S BEST FRIEND - pdf and on-line course
Perfect for the dog owner who just want to know more and do the very best for their dogs. Takes you from before purchsing a puppy, right through to end of days. A must for all dog owners. Click here for additional information. |
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CLICKER MASTERCLASS Cape and Gauteng. We have two options available - basic Clicker Masterclass and Instructors Masterclass. You will learn the Theory and do the Practical sessions and receive a certificate on successful completion. This is ideal for the person who wants to learn all about Clicker and use it to stimulate their own dogs and teach them tricks, how to walk without pulling on lead etc. as well as for the person who want to teach Clicker. Click for further information
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CANINE BEHAVIOUR ADVANCED COURSE. After working in the industry for a year, our students will be eligible to undertake this very comprehensive Advanced Course. Undertaken in two parts - Part 1 - Dealing with Aggression - Part 2 - Further in-depth Theory and the Ethological approach.
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Be Your Dog's Best Friend
This unique course gives you an excellent foundation for those that are considering to get a puppy to share their life with. and want to do all they can to mold the pup into a well behaved, well member of the family, or for those that want to know more about dogs in general, or further their knowledge. This course takes you from Beginnings, right through to Endings - when it is time to say goodbye to your Best Friend. Not only will you get the tools to help your pup develop into a well-behaved member of the family, you will gain insight as to how dogs think and act, and why they do the things they do - very comprehensive as you will see from the content. Two options are available :-
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My Shelter Dog
As both Scotty and Charmaine are very involved in shelter work, and offer the Canine Behaviour Shelter Courses, they thought it only fitting to offer this amazing, and very comprehensive course to all of those that are both considering, or have already adopted a shelter dog.
In addition to what to look for in a shelter dog, you will receive all the tools you need to help the new addition to your family adapt easier, and with the knowledge you will receive, you have a greater chance of success. The course is in a PDF format and only R600, with R100 being either donated back to the shelter you got your dog from, or to our NPO to assist us with the work we are already doing increasing knowledge & for the work we are doing with shelters). You are eligible to receive a Section 18A Certificate for the R100 donated. THIS COURSE LAUNCHING END JANUARY 2019. SHOULD YOU WANT TO PUT YOUR NAME DOWN TO RECEIVE SAME, PLEASE EMAIL US ON ADMIN@FODS.CO.ZA THANK YOU AND FULL CONTENT WILL BE FEATURED SOON. |
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Canine Behaviour Foundation Course All you need to get you started on your career as a Canine Behaviour Adviser Level 1 is contained in this fully comprehensive course, which consists of comprehensive Theory, approximately 20 Practical sessions, 2 x TTouch sessions, Case Studies, 12 months Mentoring and more. This course counts towards accreditation with the ABC of SA. Available in both Gauteng and Cape Town. For students staying in other provinces, or out of the country, we do cater for this, and arrange practical sessions that suit you - even coming to Johannesburg for a week or two weeks at a time - must be arranged in advance.
On successful completion of same, and having worked in the Industry for a 12 month period, you are then eligible to undertake our Advanced Course. |
Canine Behaviour Coach Course The Canine Behaviour Coach Course is a follow-on from the Canine Behaviour Shelter Course, and is only open to those who have successfully completed the Shelter Course Course. Available in both Gauteng and Cape Town. This course is designed to give you the following tools and in addition to extensive theory, offers approximately 20 Practical session, 2 x TTouch Sessions, 12 months mentoring and more.
After successful completion, should you wish to take become a registered Canine Behviour Advisor Level 1 there is an additional Module available. The full price is R7800 inclusive of above. Payment is a deposit of R500, followed by monthly payments of either 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 or 24 months - no interest. If paying in advance, discounted price is R7000. You have 24 months to complete the course and work at your own pace - you can start when you are ready. |
Canine Behaviour Foundation Course - Correspondance