This course, written specifically for dog owners, provides you with a fascinating
insight to your dog's mind, the psychology behind why your pet dog exhibits the behaviour
that he or she does, the inherent drives that makes your dog what it is. Through
understanding what ‘makes a dog tick' your relationship with your canine companion
will change for the better, further strengthening your bond. Your dog will also develop
beyond your imagination.
Yes, dogs are much easier to manage and train if you know the secrets of their mind.
This course consists of 3 phases (parts) and takes you step-by-step through the course
to completion. You will learn the following subjects which will enhance your relationship
with your dog whether you own a large breed, small pedigree or a mixed breed.
Phase 1
- A history and evolution of the domestic dog
- The first domestication
- Working dogs – breed purpose (and how that affects your own dog)
- Transformation into the family pet
- The first interaction between you and your dog, the initial training and learning
conditioning required for future excellence in behaviour & training
- Positive training methods
- Discipline – its use: if and when.
Phase 2
- Sensory Abilities of the Dog
- How dogs see, hear, taste, detect scents, and use touch; how we can use such abilities
in care and link obedience training
- Social Behaviour and Communication
- The family pack
- What a dog needs
- Effective leadership the social aspects of the dog and how (unlike most other pets)
they alone fit into the human family video that accompanies this Phase: How to control
Your Dog
Phase 3
- How Dogs Learn
- What instincts dogs use and how we can take those instincts and link them to dog
training.
- Motivation, instinctive manipulation
- Body language: a quick guide
- Postures, tail positions, smiles, play bowing and other physical configurations that
help you read and interpret mood.
- Early learning conditioning
- Equipment: descriptions of useful equipment that speeds up training and helps you
control your dog in an effective way.
- Behaviour problems: a simple guide of when to get help if a problem begins to develop.
