What Affects Dog Behaviour?
Understand the Effects of Physical, Psychological, Social and Emotional Influence On Dog Behaviour
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Holistic Canine Behaviour
Accredited Diploma Course
150 Hours CPD
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Course Author: Sally Gutteridge
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Study Level: 3 (Intermediate)
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150 Hours Self-Paced CPD
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Course Starts: Anytime
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Instant Lifetime Access
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9 Online Modules
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Downloadable Content
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2 Certificates Of Completion
What Exactly Influences Dog Behaviour And Why Should We Look Beyond The Surface?
Thanks to modern science, we are finding out just how individual each dog is. We are learning that canine behaviour has many facets and this course explores them in detail. Gain greater insight into possible biological, chemical, emotional and environmental influences on the behaviour of every individual dog.
The objective of the course is to provide the foundations of an educated and aware approach to canine behaviour and well-being.
What Will I Learn?
The Holistic Canine Behaviour Diploma online course consists of 9 modules, each focusing on a different aspect of dog behaviour. On successful completion of the course, you will understand;
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Canine Nutrition
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Good Physical Health
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How Health Affects Behaviour.
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Canine Mental Health
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Functions of a Dog's Mind
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Canine Social Health
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Appropriate Treatments
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Physical Therapies
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The Application Of Behavioural Knowledge.
Canine Principles only teaches positive, careful, kind, scientific methods of canine coaching, communication and behaviour management.
The Full Course Syllabus can be viewed below.
Who Is This Course For?
The Holistic Canine Behaviour Diploma from Canine Principles is designed for dog professionals and enthusiasts. It’s a perfect partner to our Canine Coaching Diploma course This is a comprehensive, theoretical course, designed for people with no prior study. All students must be aged 16+
Requirements
Canine Principles e-Learning platform can be accessed instantly from any device with an internet connection. Modules can also be downloaded for offline study. Courses are written or recorded in English.
Although not essential, it is recommended that you also have access to software that allows you to type up documents such as Google Docs, Word or Pages.
The Canine Principles Canine Coaching Diploma is the perfect predecessor and excellent partner to this professional Diploma.
Although not essential, it is recommended that you also have access to software that allows you to type up documents such as Google Docs, Word or Pages.
The Canine Principles Canine Coaching Diploma is the perfect predecessor and excellent partner to this professional Diploma.
How Do I Enrol?
Fill in the sign up form below to join the course, then learn any time you like on your smartphone, tablet or laptop.
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- Canine Behaviour Practitioner
- Canine Principles Director of Studies
Sally Gutteridge has been a full-time educational writer since 2015, holding a variety of canine certifications up to level 5/6. She is a former professional Dog Trainer with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, a former instructor with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, and has much rescue experience. Sally is a member of the Pet Professional Guild. She is an award-winning graduate of The Writers Bureau. Sally lives in Lichfield with her ever-patient husband and four rescued, cheeky terriers.
Course Contents
- Author
- Canine Behaviour Practitioner
- Canine Principles Director of Studies
Sally Gutteridge has been a full-time educational writer since 2015, holding a variety of canine certifications up to level 5/6. She is a former professional Dog Trainer with the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, a former instructor with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, and has much rescue experience. Sally is a member of the Pet Professional Guild. She is an award-winning graduate of The Writers Bureau. Sally lives in Lichfield with her ever-patient husband and four rescued, cheeky terriers.
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We currently have students and graduates from over 30 countries worldwide. Online learning allows us to support all students, no matter where in the world you may be.
All courses are online study. You will not need to travel for assessments.
All Courses are written in the English language.
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Canine Principles offers both self-paced and time sensitive courses.
Self-paced - All CPD Diploma Courses, CPD Certificate Courses, Workshops, Webinars and Self Study Courses are completely self-paced learning with no deadlines for assessments or completion.
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Self-paced - All CPD Diploma Courses, CPD Certificate Courses, Workshops, Webinars and Self Study Courses are completely self-paced learning with no deadlines for assessments or completion.
Ofqual Qualifications - All Ofqual courses inherit a 2 year registration period. The cost of registration is included with initial enrolment. When the 2 year registration period expires, students may re-register for a £70 registration fee.
Training Methods
Canine Principles pledges to teach only kind, force-free, positive methods that promote mental and physical well-being for dogs, in line with current scientific research. Our courses occasionally discuss the use of other training methods, with the intention of providing education in why these approaches are ineffective and harmful to learning.
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You will receive positive, personal feedback from Tutors who are always available to answers any questions and guide you through your learning experience. Tutors will respond to assessments within 48 hours (72 hours during weekends)
Students are also encouraged to support each other through built in student community and private Facebook Study Group. where discussions and new information are shared daily.
Students are also encouraged to support each other through built in student community and private Facebook Study Group. where discussions and new information are shared daily.
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