Course Info
An Introductory course for people who love to share their lives with a canine companion – or two. This course will help you to better understand your dog’s true nature. You will explore your relationship with this affection-loving yet highly specialised social carnivore whose behaviour and very design has been honed by becoming our ‘best friend’ and working companion.
What the student will learn
- This course is perfect for prospective and current pet dog owners who wish to learn more about caring for their beloved canine companions
- The course is designed to be easy, enjoyable and informative to study, for existing and new owners who would like to understand their pet better from a behavioural point of view.
Course Content
- Unit 1
- The origin of the dog. How dogs really evolved from wolves and why the different types and breeds have different needs.
- Unit 2
- Socialisation, handling and habituation. Behavioural development and how to provide appropriate levels of early experience and opportunity to maximise your puppy’s confidence and potential as a successful pet.
- Unit 3
- Influence of environment and lifestyle. How home environment and lifestyle need to be matched to a dog’s needs.
- Unit 4
- Communication and basic parenting. How to relate to your dog.
- Unit 5
- Fit for life! Exercise, nutrition, feeding and stimulation. Understanding the inter-relationship between good nutritional, physical and psychological care.
- Unit 6
- Basic training. How to communicate with your dog and train him using modern motivational cues and kind, effective techniques.
