Module Number: CFBA2003

Dog on person aggression

Phase 1 is delivered as a distance learning phase. This includes initial work based analysis and research. This also provides you with an oportunity to meet dog owners and to interview them. You are also required to conduct secondary research via the internet, library and other sources such as books and journals on specific equipment used for the training and control of dogs. To gain an understanding of how the domestic dogs mind works and the basic causes of dog aggression to people.

Please note that you must allow a minimum of six weeks study of phase 1 before your workshop date (Phase 2).

Phase 2 A two day workshop in Hertfordshire. A full two day intensive programme focussing on real life behavioural problems and clients in consultation. Some of the contents:

• To discover some of the different elements that can act as triggers for dog on person aggression.

• Understand how the owner's situation and location and family circumstances may contribute to the development of dog on dog aggression

• Discuss the range of solutions that remove the dog from the family and their ramifications

• Have an understanding of why certain aggressive behaviours are triggered

• Understand that the dog's location, the family make up and environment affects dog behaviour

• Understand that dog aggression varies between breeds, age and its antecedents

• Be aware of a range technical solutions for coping with dog on person aggression using film led case studies and discussion

• Assess one's own limitations and the potential for when to refer difficult cases to more experienced professionals

• An awareness of you and your client's basic legal position in relation to dangerous dogs and the law

• Develop a strategy for working with an aggressive dog

Phase 3 The time period for phase 3 is a minimum of six weeks.  It brings together the activities of the two previous phases.  Delegates will be required to relate the practical experiences and knowledge gained from phase 2 to their initial research, analysis, learning and experiences from phase 1, contextualising and applying the knowledge gained to their professional activities

The course cost includes refreshments and one night at the Rose & Crown Hotel. View accomodation information here

Further your understanding of how the domestic dog's mind works and the basic causes of many of the most common canine behaviour problems.

Normal minimum entry qualification: The normal minimum entry qualification is that the student will have to meet one of the following three criteria:

1 Have at least six months' experience in their specific professional field including hands-on experience of a minimum of handling five dogs in a training environment

2 Other equivalent relevant experience which the candidate is able to demonstrate pre course relevant knowledge and or experience.