Unit One

The evolutionary path from wolf to dog. Why psychology is essential for understanding and successfully training dogs.

Unit Two

From uterus to adulthood. The development of social skills. Advice on buying a puppy.

Unit Three

How do dogs think? How do dogs communicate with other dogs and humans? How do dogs see us as Owners/Handlers?

Unit Four

How do dogs learn? How to teach a dog absolutely anything by classical (Pavlovian) or operant conditioning. The benefits of Clicker Training, Including Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Fetch, and Leave. Why punishment does more harm than good.

Unit Five

The effect of owner attitudes on dog behaviour. Choosing a dog to match not just your lifestyle, but also your personality.

Unit Six

How to evaluate and diagnose a behavioural problem. Breed and gender variations.

Unit Seven

Neurotic disorders - including phobias, excitability and obsessive compulsive disorders.

Unit Eight

The different types of aggression … how and why does it develop in individual dogs (and humans)?

Unit Nine

Common miscellaneous problems such as coprophagia, jumping up, roaming, chasing - and how to prevent such problems occurring in the first place.

Unit Ten

All you need to know to set up a practice as a dog psychologist, trainer or both - plus a comprehensive index to the whole Course.

This is what is entailed in order to become a Canine Psychologist: some of which is included in the “Next Level Dog Training Programme”.

Unit 1

The Modern Dog/Human relationship - The dog as companion, working partner, support, and procreator of the next generation. Owner attitudes. How lifestyle affects behaviour.

Unit 2

Training past and present - Early training methods. How training has changed. Modern methods explained, Shaping, Reward and punishment. Owner influences on training. Using training aids. The role of the instructor.

Unit 3

The Psychology of Learning - Normal dog behaviour. The way the dog learns. Schedules of Reinforcement. Stress and how it affects behaviour. Considering sensitivity. How important are breed characteristics? The faces of aggression.

Unit 4

Food, Glorious Food - Modern feeding methods compared. What does it means? Additives and preservatives. The process of digestion. Modifying diet and how it may affect behaviour.

Unit 5

Health and Behaviour - Common Problems. How health affects behaviour. Veterinary checks. Common behaviour problems - considering physical and environmental causes. The development of drug therapy. Real life Case Histories.

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