Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
COURSE CONTENTS
Module 1 - Puppies and the Adolescent Dog
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Module 1 Phase 1
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Understanding Dogs
The Dog's Senses : The Psychology of Dogs Emotions Understanding Dogs The 5F's of Behaviour: How Dogs Communicate : Calming Signals : Signs of Stress : Signs of Possible Reactive Behaviour : Video talk on Calming and Stress Signals add in stillness Understanding Dogs Dog Language : Can amputation of a tail affect a dogs behaviour and calming signals? : How humans can misunderstand dogs behaviour : How misconceptions could have arisen. 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 Testing your knowledge on the sections in this phase. |
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Module 1 Phase 2
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Breeds and Breeders
Points for clients to remember : Owners Responsibility : Choosing the Breed : Breeds Breeds and 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 : Some 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 General Theory & Puppies Inoculations : Crate Training : Sterilization : Auditory Habituation : Picking Up Puppies : Grooming & Handling : Importance of Exercise General Theory & Puppies Chewing and Toys : Kennels or Home Care? : Teaching a Pup to Swim : Dogs in Complexes : Free Play : The Importance of Puppy School : Car Sickness, Testing your knowledge in this phase |
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Module 1
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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 Exercise to Bring In Bite Inhibition : Mouthing : Nipping : Leave & Swap : Dealing with Tantrums : Calming a pup down : Putting on a 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 To test your knowledge on this section |
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Module 1
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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 and 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 : Video of basic exercises Preventing Behaviour Problems in Pups Prevention of Separation Anxiety : Prevention of Jumping Up : Prevention of Excessive Barking : Prevention of Digging in inappropriate areas : Preventing Begging " Preventing Reactive behaviour when a pup is hugged : Preventing excessive licking : Dealing with two pups Pups with Potential Problems Signs of potential problems and important factors to consider : Unbalanced Pups - how does this behaviour happen? : 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 Testing your knowledge on this section |
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Module 2
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Physical and Mental Stimulation to improve the dogs quality of life
A variety of games and suggestions to improve a dogs quality of life Why do Behaviour Problems Occur? Dogs Needs :Possible contributing causes of problem behaviours : Pain or Illness : Fear : Selection : Social : Training : Changes in environment or circumstances : Exercise and Life Spaces : Stimulation and Enrichment : Additional factors regarding proglem behaviour to be considered : More factors with reference to interaction between dog and owner : Lack of behaviour questionnaire and pre plan House Rules & Additional Theory Human/Canine Social Structure : Consistency : Extinction Burst : Spontaneous Recover : House Rules (in full) : Additions to House Rules : Dog Ignoring Owner : Fading : Exceptions to House Rules EXCEPTIONS TO HOUSE RULES Lead Pulling & Equipment in Adult Dogs Why do dogs pull on lead? : Can a dog's health be damaged by Pulling : Importance of Owners Position : Review of the Balance Lead : Training a dog to settle to put on collar and lead : Loose Lead Walking : Professional Puller & Halti : What to do is a dog wont move forward Equipment Collars : Leads : Harnesses Collar and Lead Problems Pulling on the Collar on a dog that is fearful of a collar : Putting on a lead on a fearful dog : Using a harness instead Testing your knowledge on the above sections |
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Module 2
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Section 5
Section 6 Section 6 A Section 6 B sECTION 6 c SKYPE Section 7 Section 8 Quiz Section 5 - 8 |
Jumping Up
Why does the behaviour happen? : Additional problems that can occur : Modifications Attention Seeking Behaviour About : Modifications : Attention Seeking Behaviour with dogs living outside Over Attachment - to both people and other dogs Over Attachment where people are concerned : Modifications : Over Attachments where other dogs are concerned : Modifications Separation Anxiety Definition : Vet Assistance : Degrees, Examples & 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 Ingestion and Elimination Problems Counter Stealing " Pica (Allotrophagia) : Philia : Coprophagia Mouthing and Nipping General : What Causes and Contributes to this Behaviour? : Modifications : What not to do? Testing your knowledge on the above sections |
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Module 2 Phase 3 |
Section 9 Section 9 A SECTION 9b SKYPE Section 10 Section 10 A Section 11 Section 12 Quiz 9 - 12 |
Fear Behaviour in Adult Dogs Fear Behaviour in General : Physical reactions to fear : Causes of Fear in Dogs : Long Term Fear/Stress Dogs Fearful of People Preparation for meeting the dog : Setting up the circumstances for initial introduction : Critical Distance and further preparations to meet the dog : Greeting Procedure : Entering the home : Inside the home Storm Fear or 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 : Modifications – Further Suggestions : Medication Fear of Fireworks and Noises General : Modifications Travelling Problems What Causes Car Sickness ; Signs of Motion Sickness ;Prevention methods; Fear of the Car ; What causes fear of the car? ; Modifications ; Dogs going nuts in the car ; Management ; Modifications Excessive Digging General : Modifications : Breed Related Digging Testing your knowledge on this section |
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Module 2
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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 it? : Why does this behaviour happen? : Modifications - dog guarding food bowls towards people : dogs guarding toys bowls towards people : dogs guarding food bowls/objects towards other dogs. : Other things that can be done. : Resource Guarding People Introducing New Dogs into the Home 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 Testing your knowledge on the above sections |
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Module 3
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Escape Artists
General : Reasons why behaviour occurs : Types of escaping and management of same : Modifications Chasing Behaviour What is Prey Drive and which Groups are more prone to it? : Why does excessive chasing occur? : Modifications Hyperactive Dogs General : Factors that could contribute to the behaviour : Modifications Reactive / Aggressive Dogs General : Types of Reactive Behaviour : Triggers : Dr. Dunbar's Bite Scale/Ration : Signs of Reactive Behaviour Testing your knowledge on the above sections |
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Module 3
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Abnormal Behaviour in Dogs
Classifications of Abnormal Behaviour : Behaviours Exhibited : Breed Specific Food and Behaviour Methods of Feeding and how dog food is made : Reading Dog Food Labels : The Five Components Required Additives and Preservatives : Diet and the Brain : Food and Behaviour Medication and Behaviour Vet Medication :Alternative Options Death & 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? To test your knowledge on the above section |
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Module 3
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Some Anatomy & The Nervous System
The Nervous System :The Dog’s Brain : The Cerebrum ; Limbic System ; The Midbrain ;The Cerebellum ; The Spinal Cord ; ANS ; Sympathetic ; Parasympathetic ; Anatomy : Parts of the Dog Terminology Common Terminology used in dog behaviour Working with Clients Client Enquiries ; Questionnaires ; Consults ; Reports ; Summary to vet ; Files and Records Setting up a business Masters 1 House Rules : Jumping Up : Pulling on Lead Masters 2 Dog resource guarding a food bowl from people – no aggression :A 9 month unsterilized male dog humping : General Modifications for digging. Masters 3 Visitors Exercise : Desensitizing a dog to a broom : Storm Phobia : Teaching a dog to start playing with a ball Final Quiz - Written Final Test - Oral I |
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Module 4
Phase 1 |
Section 1
Section 1 A |
Working with clients
Questionnaire's and Pre-Planning Part 1 Questionnaire's and Pre-Planning Part 2 Reports 1 Reports 2 Behaviour Questions 1 Behviour Questions 2 |