Aggressive Dog Behaviour Course

Advanced Dog Aggression Diploma Course

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Aggressive Dog Behaviour Course

Module 1 – Types and Risks of Aggression in Dogs

The first module of the Canine Aggression Diploma Course takes a look at the factors which can lead to aggression and the different types of aggressive behaviour which dogs may exhibit.

Module 2 – Ethics in Training for Aggressive Dog Behaviour

Module 2 of this Aggressive Dog Behaviour class explores professional ethics in the dog training and care industry. Dog trainers, canine behaviourists and other dog care and welfare professionals have ethical obligations to uphold, both to their human clients as well as to the dogs which they work with. There can be a conflict between owners, who encourage behaviourists and trainers to use outmoded, ineffective and sometimes inhumane methods of training. In this module, students will learn how to navigate these conflicts and develop an ethical code to help guide their practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards which emphasise the importance of animal health and welfare. Also covered in this module are the roles played by canine behaviourists and the core competencies required to be successful in this profession.

Module 3 – The Biology of Aggressive Dog Behaviour

The third module of this Aggressive Dog Behaviour course covers the physiological factors that can influence aggressive behaviour in dogs. These factors include medical conditions, stress and neurotransmitters, among others.

Module 4 – Causes and Prevention

In Module 4, students will be introduced to the genetic factors which can play a role in the development of aggression in dogs. However, it is preventing aggression and bite inhibition which are the main area of focus in this module, with a lengthy discussion on the latter. Also covered are aversive stimuli-based training techniques and the important reasons to avoid using these techniques in an animal welfare-centred, ethical behavioural or training practice.

Students will study the controversy over electric collars, vibrating collars and other aversive stimuli devices which can be painful or frightening to dogs, leading to the very undesirable aggressive dog behaviours they are intended to prevent. Research shows that dogs who have been trained using these methods display signs of stress as they near the training area and exhibit obvious physical and psychological distress in response to aversive training, including urination, defecation, vocalisation and fleeing the trainer.

Making matters worse is the fact that many owners and inexperienced trainers will simply increase the stimulation level if the dog fails to immediately exhibit the desired behaviour, which only increases the likelihood that the dog will attempt to flee or simply shut down and refuse to do anything, making learning next to impossible. Students will explore the physiological, psychological and behavioural effects of aversive training, as well as proper methods of dog training to reduce aggressive behaviour in this important module of our Aggressive Dog Behaviour Diploma Course.

Module 5 – Behaviour Programmes

Module 5 of the Aggressive Dog Behaviour course delves into the principles behind a successful programme of behaviour change as well as the components of these programmes.

Module 6 – Case Studies and Application

The final module of the Canine Aggression Diploma Course is a case study project for students to work on in order to demonstrate the knowledge and skills which they have learned during the course.

Course Price:  £699

 £475 followed by 7 x monthly payments of £90