The "Dog Agility & Dog Health Diploma" offers a comprehensive exploration of Dog Agility training techniques and their impact on Dog Behaviour and overall Dog health. You'll learn how to improve your dog's fitness, coordination, and obedience through structured agility exercises while also focusing on Dog Nutrition and Dog Welfare. This course covers the essentials of Dog care and management, helping you create a balanced and healthy lifestyle for your pet. Whether you are a dog owner or a pet care professional, this diploma provides valuable insights into maintaining optimal Dog health and enhancing Dog Behaviour through agility training.
Our comprehensive Dog Training: Dog Agility course is designed to give our learners the best possible learning experience. We’ve broken up our Dog Training: Dog Agility course into 09 bite-sized modules. To achieve certifiable skills, there is no better place than The Animal Care.
**** Course Curriculum ****
Module 01: Introduction to Dog Agility
- Dog Agility
- Brief History of Dog Agility
- Dog Agility as an International Sports
- Benefits of Dog Agility
- Overview of Dog Agility and Other Dog Sports
Module 02: What to Know Before Starting?
- Choosing the Perfect Dog Breeds
- Knowing the Age to Start Training
- Impact of Training Environment
- How to Get Agility Equipment?
- Training Schedules
Module 03: Understanding Dogs’ Behaviour, Responses and Communication
- Body Tell the Tale
- Tail Position
- Ears
- Eyes
- Mouth
- Overall Body Posture
- Signs of Stress
Module 04: Basic Physical Training
- Quick Examination Before Starting
- Basic Control Position
- Chasing
- Jumps
- Following the Owner
- Agility Obstacles Training
- Sequencing Training
- Reinforcement of Training
Module 05: Obstacle Training 1 (Contact Obstacle)
- Contact Zones
- A-frame
- Dog-walk
- Seesaw or teeter-totter
- The Weave Poles
- Other Obstacles
Module 06: Obstacle Training 2 (Tunnels and Jumps)
- All About Tunnels and Jumps
- Open Tunnels
- Closed Tunnels
- Single Jump and Panel Jump
- Broad Jump
- Tire Jump
- Spread Jump
Module 07: Flatwork and Course Design
- Flatwork Foundation
- Designing a Course
- A Simple Jumpers Sequence
- A Simple Jumpers Course with Weaves
- A Trickier Course
- A Standard Course in a Small Area
- An Eight-Obstacle Standard Course
- Tons o’Tunnels
- Weave o’ Rama Race
Module 08: Agility and Health
- Watching Out for Illness and Injury
- Lameness
- Preventing Lameness
- What to Do For an Injury
- Recurring Injuries
Module 09: About Competitions
- Entering Agility Events
- Matches and Competitive Trials
- Finding Events through Agility Organizations
- Classes of Competition
- Pros of Competitions
- Cons of Competitions
- Let the Games Begin!
Assessment Method:
After completing all the modules in the Dog Training: Dog Agility course, students will have to complete a multiple-choice question exam. Students will also be given the chance to complete a mock exam before their final exam, so they know what to expect from the assessment process.
Accreditation:
Our course is fully accredited. Rest assured with our accredited courses, because we strive to provide up-to-date skills and knowledge to help you become more competent and effective in your field of interest.
