This course is designed for individuals preparing to undertake the Advanced Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management who may benefit from introductory studies. While a structured progression through foundational courses is typically recommended for beginners, this programme offers an alternative path for those with prior experience working with dogs.
This course provides a focused and efficient approach to building essential knowledge in canine behaviour management, ensuring students gain the necessary theoretical background before advancing to more specialised studies.
Why choose us?
✅ Comprehensive & Detailed – Unmatched in-home study quality! ✅ No Work Experience Required – Focus purely on theory and essential knowledge. ✅ Immediate access to course material! ✅
What You’ll Learn:
Unusual Canine Behaviour
- What is unusual canine behaviour
- What is normal canine behaviour
- Innate behaviour
- How owners confuse their dogs
- Unwanted barking behaviours
- Territorial aggression
- Fear aggression
- Progressive desensitisation
- Destructive behaviour
- Canine anxiety
- Feigning injuries
- Chasing behaviour
- Fouling indoors
- Coprophagia
What makes a social animal?
- Dogs as social animals
- Aggregations
- Evolution of canine social behaviour
- What constitutes behaviour?
- Kin selection
- Territories and territorial behaviour
- What is communication?
- Advantages of different sensory channels of communication
- Defining communication
- What is language?
- Verbal communication and how dogs learn words by association
- The canine senses
- Dog dialects
Defining Aggression
- Introduction to canine aggression
- Defining aggression in human terms
- Social communication
- Can aggression be thought of as a natural and/or beneficial behaviour?
- Selective breeding and its influence on behaviour
- Nature /Nurture Debate
- Group dynamics
- Social behaviour
- The dog’s expressive body language
- The need for understanding body language
- Stress levels contributing to aggression
- Calming signals and displacement behaviour
- Are there any circumstances where aggression is appropriate?
Unusual Canine Behaviour
- What is unusual canine behaviour
- What is normal canine behaviour
- Innate behaviour
- How owners confuse their dogs
- Unwanted barking behaviours
- Territorial aggression
- Fear aggression
- Progressive desensitisation
- Destructive behaviour
- Canine anxiety
- Feigning injuries
- Chasing behaviour
- Fouling indoors
- Coprophagia
Defining Aggression
- Introduction to canine aggression
- Defining aggression in human terms
- Social communication
- Can aggression be thought of as a natural and/or beneficial behaviour?
- Selective breeding and its influence on behaviour
- Nature /Nurture Debate
- Group dynamics
- Social behaviour
- The dog’s expressive body language
- The need for understanding body language
- Stress levels contributing to aggression
- Calming signals and displacement behaviour
- Are there any circumstances where aggression is appropriate?
Course Details:
Study Level 3
The study Level relates to the how demanding the course is. 1 is beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation Degree level.
6 Module Course- This course is delivered in 6 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification.
Your future starts here!
📚 Education in Animal Welfare, Training & Behaviour
✅ Enroll Anytime – No strict start dates
🌍 Study from Anywhere in South Africa
📖 Choose from 30+ Courses
📝 Open to Everyone – Except Advanced Diplomas
⏳ Flexible Learning – Each module takes up to 4 months, or finish faster
🚫 No Exams ✅ Interactive Learning Approach Each module includes: 🔹 Research-Based Questions – Strengthen understanding through exploration 🔹 One or Two Projects – Apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios 🔹 Revision Questions – Reinforce key concepts for mastery
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🏅 Internationally Accredited Learning Institution by ICOES
📜Locally Recognised by SABCAP
🔹 Also Recognised by IAABC, CBTS, NCFE, IACE, ISAP
