Canine Behaviour for Dog Walkers, Home Boarders and Day Carers

Program Overview

This one-day course provides comprehensive training in canine behavior, covering topics such as assessing behavior, identifying aggression, understanding triggers, and managing groups of dogs. Through classroom learning and hands-on experience, participants gain knowledge and skills to enhance their professional development as dog walkers, home boarders, or day carers. The course is led by Kate Middleton, an experienced professional with a background in canine behavior.

Program Outline

Outline:

Course Content:

• Assessing and monitoring dog behavior
• Common canine signs and signals
• Identifying when play becomes aggressive
• Understanding triggers and trigger stacking
• Managing groups of dogs on walks
• Providing enrichment for home boarders/day carers
• Monitoring and recording behavior
• Handling dogs and human interactions

Course Structure:

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Classroom learning
• Hands-on experience

Faculty:

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Dog walker
• Home boarder
• Day carer

Opportunities:

• Gaining knowledge and skills in canine behavior
• Enhancing professional development
• Improving job performance