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Be Your Dog's Best Friend
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COURSE FEE - R600 - WITH R100 BEING DONATED TO EITHER OUR NPO TO HELP US WITH THE WORK WE ARE DOING TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE OF OWNERS, AS WELL AS FURTHER THE WORK WE ARE CURRENTLY DOING IN SHELTERS. IF YOU ARE REFERRED TO US FROM A SHELTER, THE R100 IS DONATED BACK TO THE SHELTER IN QUESTION. YOU ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR A SECTION 18a CERTIFICATE FOR THE R100.
YOU UNDERTAKE THE COURSE IN YOUR OWN TIME, AND HAVE 8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE SAME. COURSE CONTENT BELOW
YOU UNDERTAKE THE COURSE IN YOUR OWN TIME, AND HAVE 8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE SAME. COURSE CONTENT BELOW
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Be Your Dog's Best Friend
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COURSE FEE - R1500 - WITH R150 BEING DONATED TO EITHER OUR NPO TO HELP US WITH THE WORK WE ARE DOING TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP AND IMPROVE THE KNOWLEDGE OF OWNERS, AS WELL AS FURTHER THE WORK WE ARE CURRENTLY DOING IN SHELTERS. IF YOU ARE REFERRED TO US FROM A SHELTER, THE R150 IS DONATED BACK TO THE SHELTER IN QUESTION. YOU ARE ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR A SECTION 18a CERTIFICATE FOR THE R100.
YOU UNDERTAKE THE COURSE IN YOUR OWN TIME, AND HAVE 8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE SAME. THE ON-LINE COURSE CONTAINS A QUIZ AT THE END OF EACH SECTION WHICH MUST BE PASSED FOR SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION. ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE SAYING "I AM MY DOG'S BEST FRIEND'', AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND US A PICTURE OF YOUR DOG TO INSERT. COURSE CONTENT BELOW
YOU UNDERTAKE THE COURSE IN YOUR OWN TIME, AND HAVE 8 MONTHS TO COMPLETE SAME. THE ON-LINE COURSE CONTAINS A QUIZ AT THE END OF EACH SECTION WHICH MUST BE PASSED FOR SUCCESSFUL CERTIFICATION. ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE SAYING "I AM MY DOG'S BEST FRIEND'', AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND US A PICTURE OF YOUR DOG TO INSERT. COURSE CONTENT BELOW
Module 1
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Section 1
Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 |
Wolf to Dog – Examining the origin of the dog and how domestication may have occurred.
Pack Rule Theories – we discuss the old pack rule theories, how they came about and if any merit to them More Modern Theories – we look at the more modern modern methods of training and where they originated from. Dog Language – Here we learn about how dogs communicate, including the 5 F’s of canine behaviour : Calming/Appeasement Signals : Stress Signals : Signs of Reactive Behaviour/ Human/Canine Communication - How humans can misunderstand a dogs behaviour : How misconceptions could have arisen |
Module 2
Section 1 Considerations before getting a puppy : Points to consider : Owner's responsibility : 3rd Dog
Section 2 Breeds - Choosing the Breed : Breed Groups : Breeds that tend not to get along : Will any existing dogs tolerate a puppy? : Where to purchase the pup : One or two
Pups : What to look for in a pup
Section 3 Inoculations : Sterilization : Development Stages : Medical Insurance?
Section 4 Pup Going Home – Plan for a successful homecoming : How to make the home safer : Introducing a pup to existing dogs.
Section 5 General Theory Puppies – Crate Training : Auditory Habituation : Picking Puppies Up : Grooming and Handling : Importance of Exercise : Importance Mental Stimulation
Module 3
Section 1 Inoculations : Sterilization : Development Stages : One Event Learning : Pups and fear behaviour : The first few days : Toilet Training : Feeding the Pup : Pups crying at night : Furniture etc : Basic Care/
Section 2 Further Theory – Children and dogs : Puppy School : Chewing and Toys
Section 3 First exercises to bring in – Putting on Collar & Lead : Calming your Pup Down : Dealing with Tantrums : Food Bowl Exercises : Bite Inhibition : Mouthing : Nipping : Swap : Walking/Exercising your Pup
Section 4 House Rules for Pups – General : Ignoring your dog when arriving home : Attention on your terms only : Work to Earn – General & Specific : NRM & RM (Non Reward and Reward Marker)
Section 5 Basic Obedience Exercises to Teach a Pup - How to reward a pup : Fading (including pups that ignore you) : General training tips : Sit : Down : Recall : Off : Finished : Beginner Wait : Preventing Pulling
Module 4 – Prevention – please note that if the pup has already started any of the following, the exercises supplied, can be used as modifications to change the behaviour.
Section 1 Preventing Separation Anxiety
Section 2 Preventing Jumping Up
Section 3 Preventing Excessive Barking
Section 4 Preventing Digging in Inappropriate areas.
Section 5 Preventing Begging : Preventing Reactive Behaviour When Pup is Hugged :Preventing Resource Guarding : Preventing Excessive Licking : Preventing Getting Bitten When Grabbing Your Pup’s Collar
Module 5
Section 1 Dealing with two pups
Section 2 Adolescence - Physically what to expect : Behaviour: How to get through adolescence
Section 3 Sexual Behaviour in Pups & Adolescents
Section 4 Overweight Pups
Module 6
Section 1 Adult dogs – Walks : Real Reliable Recall : Socializing : Mental Stimulation
Section 2 Ageing - Physical signs of aging that can occur : Early signs of arthritis : Changes in behaviour that may happen : Doggy Alzheimer’s : Should I get a puppy to keep my dog young?
Section 3 Considering End of Days - Quality of life : Euthanasia