Recommended Dog Courses

“The ABC of SA has a great website with lots of interesting articles and features as well as a list of accredited behaviourists. As part of your yearly subscription you will receive monthly newsletters, information on upcoming events and talks, as well as access to a host of other pertinent information. Any person who is interested in the concept of animal behaviour irrespective of standing, is welcome to join.” The website is www.animal-behaviour.org.za

RECOMMENDED COURSES

We are thrilled to announce the launching of three new courses due to popular demand.

1. Purely Practical Boot Camp - this course is only for those who have completed a canine behaviour course by correspondence, and feel they need more practical knowledge. We have made arrangements so that those in the Gauteng area can take part, and also the 'out of towners'. Click for more info

2. Canine Behaviour Foundation Course for 'out of towners' This course makes it so easy for people not staying locally and they still get the benefit or the Practical sessions. Click here for more information

3. Puppy Instructors Course - starting in January 2020, however, bookings are now open as we only take in two students at a time. Course is over 3 - 6 months, dependent on your current experience with dogs. Held in the Modderfontein area on Sunday mornings, working 3 Sundays in a row, then one off. Comprehensive theory covering all aspects of pups, body language, preventing behaviour problems, dealing with clients, and so much more. Price R6250 which can be paid off. For further information contact admin@fods.co.za

What some of our students say

Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
Gauteng

All you need to get you started on your career as a Canine Behaviour Adviser Level 1 is contained in this fully comprehensive course which consists of 28 comprehensive Theory, Practical sessions, 2 x TTouch sessions, Case Studies, Mentoring and more. This course can also be done a Module at a time. Click here for more information

Canine Behaviour Foundation Course
Cape

All you need to get you started on your career as a Canine Behaviour Adviser Level 1 is contained in this fully comprehensive course which consists of 28 Practical sessions, comprehensive Theory, 2 x TTouch sessions, Case Studies, Mentoring and more. Click here for more information

Canine Training & Basic Behaviour

Canine Behaviour Course
 Correspondence

This comprehensive course will give you the tools and knowledge to offer Training to both clients and Basic Obedience to Groups. Puts you a step above others as you will have the Behaviour Knowledge to really make a difference. Both Practical & Theory supplied Click here for additional information

If you want to further your knowledge about dogs or don't currently have the time or opportunity of partaking in a practical course at this stage in your life, then this course may be just what you are looking for. Click here for additional information

Be Your Dog's Best Friend
pdf format or on-line course

Canine Behaviour Clicker Masterclass
Cape and Gauteng

This unique course will take you right through from before getting a puppy, until a dogs senior year. It will give you all you need to create a well behaved, well mannered dog, including preventing basic behaviour problems. Available as an On-line Course and PDF version. A must for all new dog owners. Click for further information

We have two options available - basic Clicker Masterclass and Instructors. Youwill learn the Theory and do the Practical sessions and receive a certificate on successful completion. This is ideal for the person who wants to learn all about Clicker and use it to stimulate their own dogs and teach them tricks, how to walk without pulling on lead etc. as well as for the person who want to teach Clicker. Click for further information

Canine Behaviour Shelter Course
Gauteng and Cape

This course will assist in not only improving the quality of life of dogs it shelter, it also lowers stress and makes the dogs more adoptable. Comprehensive Theory and weekend Practical Sessions. Please contact us for dates and venues as well as content admin@fods.co.za

Canine Behaviour Coach Course
Gauteng and Cape

After you have completed the Shelter Course if you want to take your skills further and work with dogs to prevent them being sent to a shelter, or after they have been adopted, then this course will give you all the skills you require. Both Practical and comprehensive Theory, Click here for further information

Canine Behaviour Advanced - Level 2

Canine Behaviour Shelter Course

After working in the industry for a year, our students will be eligible to undertake this very comprehensive Advanced Course. Undertaken in two parts - Part 1 - Dealing with Aggression - Part 2 - Further in-depth Theory and the Ethological approach.