This course consists of three stages. It has been developed to help you better understand what your dog is faced with when working and how to best use his abilities.
Each stage introduces the student to the wider subject of canine behaviour particularly those aspects that will have an impact on the training and handling of a research and rescue dog.
We are currently collaborating with various search and rescue organisations across South Africa, where students can either volunteer or train for this specific field.
For more information, contact celia@petsensecollege.co.za
Search and Rescue Dog Handler Stage Two
Modules:
Acoustic Communication (hearing)
- Why dogs communicate using sound
- The dog's hearing ability
- Barking, and the different meanings associated with different types of bark.
- Growling and the different meanings associated with it
- Other types of auditory communication such as snarling and howling, baying, whimpering, whining and screaming
- Other acoustic sounds such as panting and sighing
- Humans misunderstanding dogs and dogs misunderstanding humans
Olfactory Communication (smell and taste)
- The four means of leaving a scent in order to communicate, saliva, urine, faeces and anal gland secretions.
- The anatomy and physiology of the canine sense of smell
- The different messages left by dogs
- The reasons why dogs roll in strong smelling substances
Tactile Communication (touch)
- Meet, greet and licking as a form of communication
- Lip smacking
- Teat nudging
- Kneading
- Muzzle nudge and nose to throat nudge
- Muzzle grasp
- Hip nudging
- Thrusting
- The meanings of the above tactile messages
Course Details:
Study Level 2-3
The study Level relates to the how demanding the course is. 1 is beginner and 5 is HND / Foundation Degree level.
4 Module Course
This course is delivered in 4 study modules which need to be passed to gain the qualification.
Fees: Including VAT
Course fee – R4900 (includes registration and 6 modules)
or
Pay as you learn option – R1750 registration (once off) and R850 per module.
