The Canine Body Language for Pet Professionals course consists of 4 hours of video lectures that utilize both photos and videos. This course was created specifically for pet professionals who want to take a deeper dive into canine body language. The course has been approved for 4 CEUs for those looking for continuing education credits.
Intended Audience
- Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants
- Veterinarians
- Veterinary Technicians
- Shelter/Rescue Staff and Volunteers
- Dog Day Care Staff
- Dog Groomers
- Dog Walkers
- Pet Sitters
- Dog Owners
Course Includes
- 4 hours of video tutorials
- Over 300 photos and videos of real dogs
- 25 handouts
- Discussion boards
- Certificate of Completion
- 4 CEUs for IAABC
- 4 CEUs for CPDT-KA & CPDT-KSA
- Access to all course materials for 1 year
After taking this canine body language course, you will:
… recognize and interpret the subtle signals of canine body language;
… differentiate between relaxed and stressed body language cues;
… understand how and why dogs use calming behaviors;
… understand the importance of personal space and consent when working with dogs;
… employ and facilitate proper greetings between people and dogs;
… facilitate safe and appropriate relationships between children and dogs
… recognize healthy and appropriate dog-dog greetings and play behavior;
… facilitate safe and appropriate relationships between children and dogs; and
… apply safe techniques to intervene and break up a dog fight.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Body signals
- Chapter 2: Body Posture, Miscellaneous Signals & Special Conditions
- Chapter 3: Calming Behaviors
- Chapter 4: Body Language Overview
- Chapter 5: Dog-Dog Interactions
- Chapter 6: Dog-Human Interactions
- End of chapter quizzes and downloadable handouts
- A final quiz that will unlock your downloadable certificate of completion