Course CodeBAG221Fee CodeS1Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn how to train dogs Learn How Dogs Think Understand dog behaviour Learn basic dog training techniques By understanding a dog's psychology, you have a basis for controlling their behaviour, in the garden; and anywhere else. Lesson Structure There are 9 lessons in this course: Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology A brief history of the canine evolution Self-domestication Canine industries Canine Senses Understanding canine communication Sight Body Language Smell Sound Elimination Postures Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour Social Structure Social Behaviour Aggression Clinical Problems Biological Rhythms Sleep Sexual Behaviour Maternal Behaviour Parturition Suckling and Weaning Eating and Drinking Canine Behavioural Development Nature or Nuture Sensitive Periods Neurological Development Canine Temperament Testing How Breeds Differ Canine Behavioural Disorders Attention Seeking Behaviour Excessive barking Chewing Running away Chasing moving objects Begging Digging Separation anxiety Aggression Phobias Excessive compulsive disorders Cognitive Dysfunction Calming a dog Basic Dog Training Forming habits Conditioning Classical Conditioning Operant Conditioning Socialisation House training The use of visual signals The use of voice commands The use of training aids Dog Obedience Training Practical Training Techniques Recall Sit Stand Drop Leave Down Stay Heel Seek Retrieve Bark on Signal Controlling a Dogs Movement Territorial nature of dogs Fencing Dog doors Kennels Exercise requirements Socialisation requirements Walking on a lead/leash Electronic barriers Microchips Pet Registration and Licensing Controlling Killing Wildlife Training Working Dogs Training for scent discrimination or substance detection Training for retrieving Guarding Hearing dogs Herding Tracking Controlling attacks on animals and people Aims Describe how canine animals think and discuss the relevance of understanding canine psychology to people. Explain how canine animals communicate and formulate an understanding of possible ways that a human may communicate with a dog. Understand behaviours that are natural and predictable in canines and learn to recognise and understand signals that dogs give. Explain how dogs develop behavioural characteristics throughout stages of their life. Describe commonly occurring behavioural problems in dogs. Develop a program for training a new pet dog when it is brought into a household. • Explain how to train a dog to perform predetermined actions upon command. Describe how the movement of dogs can be controlled, both through training and other methods. Describe how dogs can be trained to perform tasks required as a working dog, including a sheep dog, tracking dog, blind dog or substance detection dog. Why do this course? Understand dog psychology. Learn about behaviour. Basic training and obedience techniques. Deal with dogs behavioural problems. HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE