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Canine Studies Classes at Solihull College

I teach Canine Studies at Solihull College. This course is for dog enthusiasts who want to learn more about our canine companions – for personal interest or for work. It provides opportunities for you and your dog to learn together in and out of the classroom. The course supports the Kennel Club Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training and Canine Behaviour.

There are three units - you can complete one, two or all three units. Each unit runs for 10 weeks

Unit 1: Canine Behaviour (September - December 2007)

• Origins and history of the dog and the effects of human selection
  Roles of dogs in society
  Drives and breed differences
  Canine social structure and communication
  Understanding mental health and stress
  developmental stages of the dog

Unit 2: Canine Care and Welfare (January - March 2008)

• Anatomy and physiology
  Health and illness
  Preventative health care
  First aid Grooming
  Nutrition

Unit 3 Teaching Dogs (April - June 2008)

• How dogs learn
  Planning reward-based training sessions
  Evaluating teaching and learning
  Practical training sessions

Teaching Dogs OCN Level 2 - April-July 2008

For more details see the course leaflet

To enrol contact the college on 0121 678 7000

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