Handling Skills & Bite Prevention for Dogs

Handling Skills & Bite Prevention for Dogs

At: Myerscough College (Preston)

Fees: £90

Course Length:
1 Day

Times:
9.00am - 4.30pm

Dates Available
Start Sat 21 May 2016 ENROL & PAY

The dog bite Prevention and handling skills course was specially designed with the pet professional in mind, or individuals that own dogs that want to better understand the behaviour of pet dogs. Ideal for Dog groomers, dog walkers, dog trainers, dog wardens, animal wardens, pet sitters, kennel hands, vet nurses. Or for anyone who comes into contact with dogs.

The main aim of this course is to help individuals better understand when a dog is becoming stressed, and could potentially be dangerous. Pinpointing a potential hazard, and thus preventing Dog Bites, and how to avoid and diffuse any situations that might arise.

The course will take you through a wide range of topics including:

• Understanding the dog’s senses
• Puppy Development
• How dogs communicate
• Signs of stress
• Conflict avoidance
• How dogs learn & and factors affecting learning
• Aggression
• Handling skills
• Case studies

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Identify which breed of dog is most aggressive and more likely to bite
• Interpret warning signs, and what potentially triggered a dogs behaviour and what could be done differently
• Understand the importance of correct puppy socialisation
• Understand how dogs communicate and how they are commonly misunderstood
• Identify signs of stress in dogs
• Understand the Psychology and various methods in which dogs learn
• Identify the correct training procedures to train dogs effectively
• Understand the different forms of aggression
• How to keep safe around dogs
• Be aware of useful equipment that can help protect yourself and the dogs in you car

The course can be certificated through Open College Network (OCN) up on completion of marked course work and end of session question paper

The fee to register for this is currently £50 and would be payable direct to the tutor as separate to the course fee

How To Apply or Enquire Enrol and pay by phone: Tel: 01995 642255

Enquire online, using the 'Enquire' button at the top of this page

Enquire by email: shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk

Enquire by phone: 01995 642255

Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.