Canine Behaviour for Dog Walkers, Home Boarders and Day Carers

This one day theory based course is designed as an introduction to canine behaviour for people working with dogs in a professional capacity as a dog walker, home boarder or a day carer. Looking at how to assess and monitor dog behaviour and manage dogs from different households.

Topics covered will include:

• Meeting a dog and assessing its behaviour
• Common canine signs and signals
• When play is not play
• Triggers and trigger stacking
• Managing groups of dogs on a walk

Also, for home boarders/day carers; providing enrichment, how to monitor and record behaviour, handling dogs and human interactions.

Participants will require note taking equipment.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.

Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.

Please bring a packed lunch and all refreshments needed for the day.