|
FRIENDS OF THE DOG BEHAVIOUR COURSE
THEORETICAL & PRACTICAL 3 LEVELS |
|
|
|
ABOUT THE COURSES
Practical sessions are offered in both Johannesburg & Cape Town, and the Theoretical Sessions are sent in a PDF format. However, should you want to undertake the course from a country other than South Africa, we are able to accommodate you using Skype or Zoom.
This course is incredibly comprehensive and is the accumulation of over 20 years of knowledge gained through working as professionals in the canine behaviour industry, as well as having undertaken numerous courses.
The course is made up of 3 Levels. At the successful completion of the 3rd Level, you receive your Diploma as a Canine Behaviourist.
Should you not want to become a Canine Behaviourist, but just improve your knowledge and hone your existing skills, then Levels 1 & 2, can be done separately.
Payment is accepted in ZAR, as well as other major currencies. at current exchange rate for each country at time of payment. Payment schedules of up to 6 months are available.
PRICING STRUCTURE
(For payment in other main currencies, please contact us directly - these will be based on the exchange rate at the time of payment)
LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 - R5020 each Level. Cash payment awards discount of R270 - R4750.
Payments by way of deposit of R600, followed by up to 6 monthly instalments, and Future Payments on your banking profile
Full Payment for all 3 Levels awards you a discount per Level as above.
In order to achieve Diploma as a Canine Behaviourist, the Theory, in all 3 Levels must be passed successfully, including the practical sessions
We will only take 8 students at a time. This is to ensure that you get the attention and assistance you are entitled to. No additional reading/study material is required.
THE LEVELS
Level 1
Level 2
Practical sessions are offered in both Johannesburg & Cape Town, and the Theoretical Sessions are sent in a PDF format. However, should you want to undertake the course from a country other than South Africa, we are able to accommodate you using Skype or Zoom.
This course is incredibly comprehensive and is the accumulation of over 20 years of knowledge gained through working as professionals in the canine behaviour industry, as well as having undertaken numerous courses.
The course is made up of 3 Levels. At the successful completion of the 3rd Level, you receive your Diploma as a Canine Behaviourist.
Should you not want to become a Canine Behaviourist, but just improve your knowledge and hone your existing skills, then Levels 1 & 2, can be done separately.
Payment is accepted in ZAR, as well as other major currencies. at current exchange rate for each country at time of payment. Payment schedules of up to 6 months are available.
PRICING STRUCTURE
(For payment in other main currencies, please contact us directly - these will be based on the exchange rate at the time of payment)
LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 - R5020 each Level. Cash payment awards discount of R270 - R4750.
Payments by way of deposit of R600, followed by up to 6 monthly instalments, and Future Payments on your banking profile
Full Payment for all 3 Levels awards you a discount per Level as above.
In order to achieve Diploma as a Canine Behaviourist, the Theory, in all 3 Levels must be passed successfully, including the practical sessions
We will only take 8 students at a time. This is to ensure that you get the attention and assistance you are entitled to. No additional reading/study material is required.
THE LEVELS
Level 1
- Commences 1st July 2024 - limited attendance of 8 students. Students have 4 months to complete this section.
- At the end of the individual Phases, there is a Quiz, based on the content to be passed. We include a Group Zoom/Skype session at the end of each session to go over the completed section. Notes are sent to students a Phase at a time.
- The practical sessions take place in November 2024 over a weekend, and dates will be provided on registration. The practical sessions take place in the Modderfontein area, close to several highways. Attendance is compulsory.
- At the practical sessions, the exercises will be discussed and demonstrated, then students have the opportunity to practice their new skills.
- After the practical sessions, students will be requested to provide a video (What's App Video) demonstrating 4 of the exercises, explaining to a 'client' how the exercises are achieved. These videos do not have to be of professional quality - it is to ensure that you have the ability, and understanding, to be able to explain to a client in the future. Dates will be provided on registration.
Level 2
- Commences February 2025. Students have 9 months to complete this section.
- At the end of the individual Phases, there is a Quiz, based on the content to be undertaken. We include a Group Zoom/Skype session at the end of each Phase to go over the completed section. Notes are sent to students a Phase at a time.
- The practical sessions take place in November 2025, over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday - dates will be provided on registration. These will take place in the Modderfontein area, close to several highways. Attendance is compulsory.
- At the practical sessions, the exercises will be discussed and demonstrated, then students have the opportunity to practice their new skills.
- After the practical sessions, students will be requested to provide a video (What's App Video) demonstrating 4 of the exercises, explaining to a 'client' how the exercises are achieved. These videos do not have to be of professional quality - it is to ensure that you have the ability, and understanding, to be able to explain to a client in the future. Dates will be provided on registration. Dates for completion will be provided.
- Commences February 2026. Students have 9 months to complete this section, including the 3 case studies to be submitted.
- At the end of the individual Phases, there is a Quiz, based on the content to be undertaken. We include a Group Zoom/Skype session at the end of each Phase to go over the completed Phase. Notes are sent to students a Phase at a time.
- The practical sessions take place in October 2026, over a Friday, Saturday and Sunday - dates will be provided on registration. These will take place in the Modderfontein area, close to several highways. Attendance is compulsory in order to receive your final Diploma, qualifying you as a Canine Behaviourist.
- After the practical sessions, students will be requested to provide a video (What's App Video) demonstrating 4 of the exercises, explaining to a 'client' how the exercises are achieved. These videos do not have to be of professional quality - it is to ensure that you have the ability, and understanding, to be able to explain to a client in the future. Dates will be provided on registration.
- You will then go onto your 3 Case Studies as explained in the Content Level 3 section.
CONTENT - LEVELS 1,2 & 3
CONTENT - LEVEL 1
|
SECTION 1 PHASE 1 : PRIOR TO PURCHASE
General
SECTION 1 A PHASE 1A BREED RELATED & CHOOSING A PUP
SECTION 1 PHASE 2 AFTER THE PUP COMES HOME The First Few Days
SECTION 1 PHASE 2 A CHEWING TOYS & BONES
SECTION 1 PHASE 2 B FOOD RELATED
|
SECTION 1 PHASE 9 : PUPPY SCHOOL
SECTION 1 PHASE 11 : UNDERSTANDING DOGS
SECTION 1 PHASE 15 – FIRST EXERCISES TO BRING IN – THEORY – PRACTICAL SESSION BASED ON THE SAME
|
CONTENT - LEVEL 2
|
SECTION 2 PHASE 1 - APPROPRIATE & INAPPROPRIATE CHEW TOYS & BONES
SECTION 2 PHASE 1 A - CRATE TRAINING
SECTION 2 PHASE 2 : UNDERSTANDING DOGS – FURTHER INFORMATION UNDERSTANDING DOGS – FURTHER KNOWLEDGE
UNDERSTANDING DOGS – FURTHER BREED RELATED INFORMATION
BASIC LEARNING THEORY
Behaviour Modification Techniques – Watch -LAT – Premack – Treat & Retreat
|
SECTION 2 PHASE 5 : EQUIPMENT
SECTION 2 PHASE 7 : STRESS, AROUSAL & TRIGGERS
|
CONTENT - LEVEL 3 - CANINE BEHAVIOURIST DIPLOMA
|
SECTION 3 PHASE 1 : COMMON BEHAVIOUR CONCERNS
SECTION 3 – MASTERS (Common Samples of Behaviour Modifications for Various Behaviour)
|
SECTION 3 PHASE 4 : QUESTIONNAIRES & PREPLANNERS
|