COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology

C04 INTRODUCTION TO CANINE BEHAVIOUR AND TRAINING
An Advanced Award for vet nurses, trainers and anyone working with dogs wanting to know more about dogs, the human/canine relationship and how to run exceptional dog training classes.

Written and Tutored by Val Strong and Associates

OCN Accreditation - Advanced Award 15 Credits. Click Here for details of accreditation.

Our understanding of canine behaviour and the various relationships that we enjoy with our dogs is advancing rapidly. This constantly updated course is designed to provide the very latest information for those keen to study dogs and apply their new understanding in a professonal capacity.

For example, what makes a successful dog training class? Fulfilling what the owners want - a sociable and well trained dog where both get the very best out of the relationship.

Author Val Strong is an international expert in training Emergency Response Dogs for people with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. Val also has many years experience in the training and rehabilitation of problem dogs and is an expert in the effects of diet on canine behaviour and training.

Val has been training dogs for 15 years and now encapsulates all her expertise and knowledge in this course

In this course you will learn:

Basic, essential dog training techniques; the core of any successful class.
How to motivate owners.
Running successful puppy classes.
How to accommodate special needs dogs or owners into your training classes.
How to successfully promote and market your business.

If you are already running a training class, or thinking of starting one, then this course is for you. Packed full with fresh and practical techniques, advice and ideas that cut to the quick of running great dog training classes, this course will give you the resources you need to kick-start your business.

This nine month course can be completed by anyone who wants to gain an insight into how to structure and run successful dog training classes and successful students automatically fulfil the qualification requirements for the CDP COAPE Diploma Course.

What the student will learn

Unit 1:	Man's best Friend. History of man's relationship with dogs. Breeds and types. Dominance - the myths. Developmental biology.
Unit 2:	Why, when and How? Choosing a venue. Home visits v class training. Safety first.
Unit 3:	Both ends of the lead. Teaching and learning styles. Client needs. Special dogs. Owner expectations. Motivation. Progression.
Unit 4:	How dogs learn and factors affecting learning. Learning theory. Clicker training. Effects of diet. Basic neurophysiology. Emotionality.
Unit 5:	Training v Behaviour. Difficult dogs and difficult owners. Aggression. Case histories.
Unit 6:	Special Study. A personal study concerning any aspect of dog training.

Course Details

Course Type:	Correspondence.
Course Format:	Each Unit of the course notes is e-Mailed out to students as a separate e-Book. Students also have access to the COAPE Student Resource Centre where additional support and course material are available online.
Course Duration:	Nine months with two runs per year: 1: February 1st to October 31st. 2: September 1st to May 31st the following year.
Course Cost:	OCN registration deposit £45 + Course fee £395.

If you have any questions, then please contact:

Course Coordinator, COAPE, PO Box 6, FORTROSE, Ross-shire. IV10 8WB (UK)
UK Tel/Fax Freefone 0800 783 0817 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
eMail: mail@coape.org