The Pet Dog's Mind:

Essential Knowledge for the Dog Owner

PBC410

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 and stimulating the canine mind.

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.

(Students of Charlie's Dog Training Centre - click here to enrol)

Module duration	Maximum of one year
Course Tutor	Ross McCarthy
Total cost	£275.00
Distance Learning Only - NO workshop