Course Info
Our understanding of canine behaviour and the various relationships that we enjoy with our dogs is advancing rapidly. This course is designed to provide the very latest information for those keen to study dogs and apply their new understanding in a professional capacity, or for dog owners who want to learn more about their beloved pet.
If you want to know…
- Some basic, essential dog training techniques and the science of training.
- How to motivate owners.
- How to run successful puppy and dog training classes.
- How to accommodate special needs dogs or owners, into your training classes.
Then this is the course for you!
If you are already running a training class, or thinking of starting one, this course is packed full of fresh and practical techniques, advice and ideas that cut to the quick of running great dog training classes, giving you the resources you need to kick-start your business.
There are 2 options for this course:
1. The standard twelve-month course with a pre-set release date for each unit and assignment due dates. You will have the option to connect with other students in your group.
2. Do It In Your Own Time (DIIYOT) with no pre-set assignment dates, new units are released when your assignment for the previous one is received. The maximum time allowed for completion is 24 months.
Certificates are awarded on the successful completion of the course.
New DogWise Standard courses start January, March, May, July, September and November each year.
DogWise DIIYOT courses enable you to start whenever you’re ready.
What the student will learn
- Understand your dog better and learn how to improve your relationship through positive reinforcement and clearer communication, along with understanding type specific needs for individual dogs.
- How to structure a lesson plan, designing different types of classes, what to look for in a potential venue and the admin and marketing behind running a successful business training your clients dogs.
Course Content
- Unit 1
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- Different breeds and types of dogs, original function and impact of selective breeding.
- Impact of early learning.
- Dominance – the myths.
- Unit 2
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- Important aspects of setting up a training school, types of classes.
- Unit 3
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- Group dynamics for both dogs and people.
- Factors influencing learning.
- Drawing up Lesson plans.
- Unit 4
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- How dogs learn.
- Classical and Operant conditioning.
- Types of reinforcers.
- Shaping behaviours.
- Emotional response to Frustration.
- Emotion and Learning.
- Unit 5
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- Training vs Behaviour.
- Difficult dogs and people in class.
- Effects of diet.
- Factors influencing learning.
- Unit 6
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- Discussion of case histories of 8 dogs in a training class.
- Unit 7
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A theoretical case study, all information provided for the student. Student to investigate the behaviour and put in place a behaviour modification plan for the Owner.
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Your course tutors:
Carla van Rooyen
