Online Canine Behaviour Cource

Online Canine Behaviour Course

8 Units

Duration and Dates

  • Live Online Class
  • 21st February 2022 to 4th March 2022

₹ 20,000/- ₹ 15,000/-

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If you have always been fascinated by dogs and wondered why they behave the way they bark for attention, chew up the new sofa when left alone, toilet inappropriately or even dislike your favourite aunt ?

Have you wondered about these doggie behaviours? Then this could course could be an eye-opener for you. It explains why dogs behave the way they do and shows you simple solutions to help correct behaviour issues.
 
in her journey in the world of dog training,  Shirin Merchant saw a need for sharing aspects of canine behavioural science and psychology with pet parents to help them find simple solutions to their pets’ perplexing behaviours.
Thus this course was born. It sheds light on the root causes behind some common canine behaviour problems and shows you how set it right with simple solutions that balance the dog-owner relationship in fun, communicative ways.
If you want to understand your dog’s quirky, chaotic and destructive behaviours better, this course is for you.

Course Syllabus

What will I learn on the course?
UNIT 1
How Does a Dog Learn

This topic will include a detailed study of:
  • Understanding the different ways in which a dog learns behaviour
  • Patterns of canine behaviour
  • Operant and Classical conditioning and its impact on problem behaviours
  • Positive and negative reinforcement
  • Why punishment does more harm than good
  • Learned helplessness
  • The role the dog’s environment and upbringing plays in its behaviour
UNIT 2
Destruction Problems

The different reasons a dog will chew or destroy his home and how to correct the behaviour. Some of the causes of destruction discussed will be:
  • Attention seeking destruction
  • Boredom destruction
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Insecurity
  • Puppy chewing and destruction
UNIT 3
Elimination Problems

How to put right any toilet training problem, including
  • Toilet training a puppy
  • Re-training an adult dog
  • Submissive urination
  • Territorial urination
  • Excitement urination
UNIT 4
Stress
  • Canine body language
  • Calming signals
  • Stress in dogs
  • Displacement behaviours
  • Stereotype behaviours
  • Obsessive compulsive behaviours
UNIT 5
Barking Problems
  • Guard Dog barking
  • Excitement barking
  • Attention seeking barking
  • Nervous barking
  • Boredom barking
  • Frustration-related vocalising
UNIT 6
Food problems
  • Stealing
  • Fussy eating habits
  • Burying food
  • Coprophagia
  • Begging
  • PICA
  • Scavenging
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Course Description

The comprehensive 10 day course will be held entirely online.
  • The course will include live classes with Shirin Merchant
  • Each session will be for 2 hours.
  • Sessions will be interactive – students will be able to discuss and ask questions during the sessions.
  • Students will have access to the recordings for 6 months after the duration of the course.
  • Students will be given access to over 30 videos and articles for 6 months to support their learning journey!
  • Students will require a computer and reliable internet.
  • Students will be emailed a soft copy certificate on completion of the course.

Training Faculty

The course will be conducted by India’s pioneering canine behaviourist and trainer – Shirin Merchant

Since 1995, she has helped dog owners around the world with behaviour and training problems ranging from dominance, housetraining, chewing, aggression, destruction to boredom and compulsive behaviours. She has trained over thousands dogs with breeds ranging from the feisty Pomeranian to the shy Samoyed.

Over the years, Shirin has conducted courses in Canine Behaviour for professionals who are currently pursuing successful careers in the field.

Shirin understands dog behaviour from the canine perspective and on this course she will share her knowledge and decades of experience with the students.

In 2013, Shirin gained her accreditation to the prestigious Kennel Club of England Accreditation Scheme for Trainers and became a fully accredited member of the KCAI (Kennel Club of England) holding an accreditation in Companion Dog Training and Behavioural Training at the advanced level. She is the only person outside of Europe to have achieved this distinct honour and is one of nine people in the world to have the accreditation in Behavioural Training.

Shirin was awarded the KCAI International Commendation for Trainer of the Year at a ceremony at Cruft’s Dog Show in England in 2014.

Testimonials

This course is a treat for anyone who loves dogs. The approach combines scientific methods with a focus on building an emotional relationship with our dogs, which is a refreshing change. We're also taught to think and reason for ourselves - the hallmark for a great learning experience! And all this while being regaled by Shirin and her fascinating experience with dogs (and their people) over the years - hilarious stories and never a dull moment in class!
S. Vivek Bangalore
I am privileged to have undertaken a course conducted by Shirin, who is the authority in this field. Before joining the course I had taken couple of courses online but they were not interactive. Interaction during the course with Shirin has made me change the whole perspective to look at dogs. The way she teaches and makes us understand the minutest thing is incredible. I wish to take all the courses one by one and I take pride in saying that I am a student of Shirin Merchant. Looking forward to such courses
Amit Hajarnis Vadodara
An insight into a world that is so close to us but we're quite far from it. I learnt and understood many details about my dogs that I would have never thought of otherwise. Helped me distinguish between what I see and what I should be seeing. Definitely recommend it to every pet parent out there so we can get to know our dogs better.
Aditi Naik Bangalore
The knowledge gained in the course will change the way we look at dog training- extremely insightful and interesting programme.
Seema DikshitDelhi
Shirin ma'am's course was full of knowledge, information, and also some skills of handling dogs. I thank you so much for giving such a great experience I would have never thought of seeing dog behavior if you would not have guided me so much.
Hrituja PatankarMumbai
I highly recommend this course for anybody who’s interested in the dog world ,(owning a dog or not ). It’s insightful and Shirin is a great teacher. Always something new to learn and this course is just perfect for that.
Neha NathMumbai
Whether one is a pet owner, canine trainer, vet or simply a dog enthusiast, this course gives an insight into the most important elements of canine behaviour. It enables one to truly understand and communicate with dogs better, thereby enriching both the dog's and the human's life! I definitely recommend this course to all those who love dogs. The wealth of information will change your world and the way you look at dogs. Moreover, Shirin's teaching methods are absolutely commendable and you are going to end up wanting to do yet another course!
Avni BhatiaDelhi
It's has been a great exposure and experience, Shirin is a fantastic teacher. Looking forward of doing more of such courses with her.
Pragya GautamDelhi
The online course on dog behaviour has been the most useful course for me as a pet parent. I got to learn so much about my own dog through various topics that were dealt with. There is so much we never understood about our dogs. And since all the recordings have been uploaded, it's become easier to go through them and revise what we've studied.
Nikita OberoiLucknow
The course provides enough insight into dog behaviour for pet parents to address certain issues. For professionals, the course can serve as a precursor to a more in-depth canine behaviour course.
Anugruhita BardhanKolkatta
The content of this course is amazing, Shirin ma'am explains everything so clearly and easily. This is a must for a pet parent.
Varshil PatelVadodara
Pet parenting can be confusing. Should you listen to other parents? Google answers online? .... i think it’s best to learn from someone who is awesome and amazing with the immense knowledge of furry babies with parents who are in a similar boat. I would definitely recommend this course to all furry baby parents.
Dolly KanjaniMumbai
The online canine behaviour course is meant for those who want to be in a position to better understand their canine friends and improve their bond with the dog. The course is well structure and addressing majority of behaviour issues with pragmatic remedies to address the issues where needed. For anyone who wants to build a foundation on dog behaviour, this course is meant for you! Shirin does a fantastic job on ensuring every query gets answered and explains all concepts with patience.
Arunesh BahadurNoida
Shirin’s Online Canine Behaviour course is very informative and totally worth it for those who are looking to learn the basics of canine behaviour. In the short amount of time I managed to learn alot about how dogs think and communicate with us and other dogs which will definitely help me gain insight into any dog I interact with in the future. The course is great for those looking to understand the basics of training, behaviour and getting some great tips and insights from Shirin. Would definitely recommend it!
Sadhwi Sondhi Delhi
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Is This Course For You?

The comprehensive course is ideal for anyone keen on furthering their knowledge of canine behaviour – either to help understand their own dog’s behaviour, to expand their own canine communication skills or as a stepping stone to understanding canine behaviour as a career. Students will understand why dogs behave the way they do and how to change a dog’s behaviour without resorting to punishment.

The course will be conducted only in English and students are required to have a good understanding of the language.

If you have struggled to understand your dog’s issues, contact professionals, tried various remedies and yet failed, this course will help give you the answers you have been looking for.

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