CANINE BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION COURSE
PRESENTED BY:-
Scotty Valadao
Animal Behaviour Consultant (Canine) (ABC of SA™)
Registered Canine Behaviourist (SABCAP)
Tellington TTouch Practitioner
Canine Puppy & Obedience Instructor (SAADOI)
Veterinary Nutrition Adviser (VNA)
Louise L. Hay Facilitator
Clicker Instructor
Founder-Friends of the Dog
Mobile: 073 735 0469
Fax: 0867704116
www.scottysdogs.co.za : www.friendsofthedog.co.za
(My CV available on request)
Scotty Valadao
Animal Behaviour Consultant (Canine) (ABC of SA™)
Registered Canine Behaviourist (SABCAP)
Tellington TTouch Practitioner
Canine Puppy & Obedience Instructor (SAADOI)
Veterinary Nutrition Adviser (VNA)
Louise L. Hay Facilitator
Clicker Instructor
Founder-Friends of the Dog
Mobile: 073 735 0469
Fax: 0867704116
www.scottysdogs.co.za : www.friendsofthedog.co.za
(My CV available on request)
This course is for anybody who is considering a career with dogs. It is presented at ‘grass roots’ level and will give you an excellent foundation from which to take your career forward and put you in a position to undergo more in-depth training and studying.
The course is available by correspondence with practical sessions for those in Gauteng. Two certificates are available – One for successful completion of the course with practical experience, and another for successful completion of the course without practical experience.
Please note that this course does NOT qualify your as a behaviourist, but does give you the basic tools you will need to make a start in this wonderful, exciting and rewarding profession. This course is recommended by the ABC of SA™
The course includes the following:· Comprehensive & Practical as detailed below.
· Practical Experience
(a) – One day private practical on completion of each segment.
(b) – Two morning sessions of Tellington TTouch practicals with your own dog (Additional practice at rehab sessions)
(c) – Once a week attendance on a 6 week Puppy Course on a Sunday morning.
(d) – Minimum of once monthly attendance at a rehabilitation session at a shelter.
(e) – One day of observing body language in dogs.
(f) – As and when time allows, students are welcome to shadow me at behaviour consults. This will be arranged between us, with a maximum of one student attending at a time.
The course is available by correspondence with practical sessions for those in Gauteng. Two certificates are available – One for successful completion of the course with practical experience, and another for successful completion of the course without practical experience.
Please note that this course does NOT qualify your as a behaviourist, but does give you the basic tools you will need to make a start in this wonderful, exciting and rewarding profession. This course is recommended by the ABC of SA™
The course includes the following:· Comprehensive & Practical as detailed below.
· Practical Experience
(a) – One day private practical on completion of each segment.
(b) – Two morning sessions of Tellington TTouch practicals with your own dog (Additional practice at rehab sessions)
(c) – Once a week attendance on a 6 week Puppy Course on a Sunday morning.
(d) – Minimum of once monthly attendance at a rehabilitation session at a shelter.
(e) – One day of observing body language in dogs.
(f) – As and when time allows, students are welcome to shadow me at behaviour consults. This will be arranged between us, with a maximum of one student attending at a time.
- Theoretical Case Studies
- Role-play practical session on behaviour problems
- Students will be tested after completion of each segment to gauge their knowledge.
- Having breed knowledge is an essential part of becoming a behaviourist. Students will be required to investigate and submit breed studies on 7 popular breeds – 1 from each Group..
Theory
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Anatomy & Psychology
Dog’s Brain Dog’s Skeletal System Dogs Senses Body Language Dogs emotions Basic Learning Theory From Wolf to Dog Development Stages Socialization & Habituation Location Separation Anxiety Lure & Reward Punishment Reinforcement Schedules Alpha Dogs Operant Conditioning Classical conditioning Reinforcers Markers Behaviour Consequences Positive Reinforcement Negative Punishment Positive Punishment Negative Reinforcement Shelter Dogs Behaviour problems Honeymoon Period Tools to assist Modifications for shelters Basic Obedience Why they don’t work Sit Down Stand Recall Wait Stay Heel Cue’s / signals /commands Basic Ethology Terminology Dog’s Needs |
Puppies
Why get a puppy? Before Getting a Puppy Cost of a Puppy Nature or Nurture Sterilization Breeders Breed Groups What is Genetic Testing One or two pups Preparing for new arrival The first few days House Training Training on Paper Crate Training Feeding Food Bowl Exercises Grooming Importance of Socialization Puppy Schools Bite Inhibition Mouthing/Biting Fearful Pups Games with Pups Free Play House Rules Alone Time Chewing Toys Putting on Collar & Lead Fear Responses Tantrums Calming/Settle Development Stages Jumping Up How to Train What to Train Cue’s/Signals Fading Rewards Fetch Non Reward Markers Time Outs Body Language Sound Desensitising Nutrition How does diet impact on behaviour |
Problem Behaviours
Medication in behaviour Mouthing and nipping Collar and Lead Problems Stealing Barking Digging Escape Artists Chasing Behaviour Jumping Up Jumping on Furniture Storm Fear Phobia Noise Phobias Fear of New Locations Destructive Behaviour Lead Pulling Over Dependency Separation Anxiety Hyperactive/OTT Coprophagia Pica Signs of Reactive Behaviour Dominance Resource Guarding Humping Fear Behaviour Escape Artists Inappropriate Elimination Marking Calming and Stress Signals Signs of Reactive Behaviour Alone Time Destructive Chewing Working with clients Questionnaires Communication skills Basic Reports How client can influence dog Dying and Death Tellington TTouch 2 session with your own dog Further practice at rehab |