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Canine Behaviour Foundation Course

COURSE CONTENTS 


Module 1 - Puppies and the Adolescent Dog
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Module 1 Phase 1







Section 1  

   
Section 1 A  




Section 1 B 

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Section 2  

   
Section 2 A  


Section 3
     
 


Quiz Section 1 - 3
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
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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.


Module 1 Phase 2
Section 4 


Section 4 A




Section 5


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Section 6



Section 6 A




Quiz Section 4 - 6

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
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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 

Module 1
Phase 3

Section 7



Section 8



Section 9



Section 10



Quiz Section 7-10
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

Module 1
Phase 4

Section 11




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Section 12



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Section 13




Section 14




Section 15


Quiz Section 11-15



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

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Adolescence
Physically what to expect : Behaviour : How to get through adolescence


Testing your knowledge on this section  

Module 2
Phase 1

Section 1


Section 2




​SKYPE 2a

SECTION 2 b


​SECTION 2 C
​SKYPE 2d



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SKYPE

Section 3 



Section 4   




Section 4 A  


Section 4 B


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Quiz Section 1 - 4 


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
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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 

Module 2
Phase 2

Section 5


Section 6


Section 6 A



Section 6 B




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sECTION 6 c SKYPE





Section 7  

  
Section 8

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​Quiz Section 5 - 8
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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



​Module 2
Phase 3

​Section 9


Section 9 A

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SECTION 9b SKYPE




​Section 10


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​Section 10 A 


Section 11

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​Section 12
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​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

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reparation 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
Phase 4
Section 13



Section 14


​​Section 15




​Section 16

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​Section 16 A


​Quiz  



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
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Testing your knowledge on the above sections


Module 3 
Phase 1

Section 1



​Section 2



Section 3
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​Section 4

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Quiz 

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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
Phase 2
Section 5


Section 6



​Section 7


​Section 8 




​Quiz Section 1 - 4
Abnormal Behaviour in Dogs
Classifications of Abnormal Behaviour : Behaviours Exhibited : Breed Specific

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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
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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

Module 3
Phase 3                  
Section 9


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Section 10

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Section 11


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Section 12


​Section 12 A



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Section 12 B

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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.
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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



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Module 4
​Phase 1
       
     Section 1
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     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


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