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Canine Behaviour Training Course
Centre of Excellence

Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
150 CPD hours / points
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Achievement
Endorsed by The Quality Licence Scheme
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
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  • TOTUM card available but not included in price
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Overview

People love dogs. You do, or you would not be reading this. Do you understand dogs though? Can you tell if a dog in the room with you is worried? Do you know what a calming signal is or how long adrenaline takes to leave the body of a dog? Do you know why dogs bite or that although they share most of their DNA with the wolf their behaviour is very different?

Everyone that lives or works with dogs should have a good grounding in canine communication and behaviour. It is really important to know how to recognise whether a dog is scared, sad, over excited or anxious even if you are only living with one dog. More so if you look after other people’s pets in any setting.

This course is a complete overview of the modern dog. It covers everything from how the dog evolved and became part of the human existence right through to how his brain works. By studying this you will be learning the most up to date and proven methods of dog communication, training and how to live a relaxed life with your own dogs.

You will have a greater understanding of dog training and behaviour modification methods and know how they came about as common practice, plus how they affect the dog. You will be able to recognise key body language, gestures and signals of the dog and learn how you own human body language and reactions often misrepresent your own canine communication attempts.

You will also learn the best dog training methods and how to diagnose classic basic behavioural problems and put in place steps for behaviour modification plus have a good understanding of aggression in dogs.

The behaviour information enclosed is backed up by scientific knowledge and the findings of many canine experts. Take a good look at this course it will change your life, and your relationship with any dog you come into contact with.

Up on completion of the course assessment you will receive your Canine Behavioural Training Diploma Certificates.

Achievement

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

CPD

150 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Description

Course Contents:

UNIT ONE - Canine history, genetics and evolution

Exploring the history of today’s domestic dog, how the relationship with humans was forged and DNA.

UNIT TWO - Breed differences and senses

Why all dogs are not the same to live with and train. Dog group classification and how breed affects behaviour. An introduction to canine senses.

UNIT THREE - The dogs brain, imprinting and early learning

This unit provides an introduction to the brain of the dog essential learning stages and the process of imprinting. Bite inhibition and play.

UNIT FOUR - Social structure of the dog and emotion

This unit covers the most up to date understandings of dog behaviour. Why dominance and pack leadership is an inaccurate assessment of canine behaviour. It also covers information on the emotional capability of dogs.

UNIT FIVE – Communication, canine body language and stress

How to approach, and treat, a stressed dog plus what common body language means and the subtle signals of canine language.

UNIT SIX – Environmental and owner influence

How much of a dog’s personality is formed by owner, lifestyle, socialisation and habituation.

UNIT SEVEN – Health, diet and hormones

How hormones general poor health, incorrect exercise and a bad diet can affect a dog’s well-being and behaviour.

UNIT EIGHT - How dogs learn

This unit introduces the people who discovered the way that dogs think and learn, plus introduces all of the terms associated with dog training and what they mean.

UNIT NINE – Punishment and discipline

Unit nine takes a look at canine punishment at the human hand and how dogs discipline each other naturally. An exploration of aversion training techniques and what they could mean to the dog.

UNIT TEN – Aggression

All types of canine aggression and how to recognise and deal with them.

UNIT ELEVEN – How to train a dog

Unit eleven explores positive dog training and why so many trainers and behaviourists are using it. It also provides an overview and toolkit for the potential dog trainer.

UNIT TWELVE –Changing Behaviour

Some common behaviour problems and how professional behaviour modification is carried out.

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