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Module 1: The Role of a Dog Walk
Module 2: Understanding Canine Emotions
Module 2: Understanding Canine Emotions
Walking dogs is more than just physical exercise. Walks provide mental stimulation, environmental exploration, and stress relief.
Module 2: Understanding Canine Emotions
Module 2: Understanding Canine Emotions
Module 2: Understanding Canine Emotions
Emotions drive behaviour. We react to our environment based on how we feel. Fear, anxiety, frustration and joy shape how dogs respond to the environment they find themselves in.
Module 3: Safe Walking Environments
Module 4: Dog-Dog Interaction and Play
Module 4: Dog-Dog Interaction and Play
Each dog have their own unique requirements when it comes to walking them. This is often based on genetics and early life experiences. Puppies and adolescent dogs have different requirements to adult or senior dogs. Understanding their needs is key to fulfilling them.
Module 4: Dog-Dog Interaction and Play
Module 4: Dog-Dog Interaction and Play
Module 4: Dog-Dog Interaction and Play
Not every dog wants to engage or play with other dogs. It is important to respect their individual preferences. Safe greetings and short introductions are also incredibly important. When playing, mutual enjoyment is vitally important or play may become stressful rather than fun!
Module 5: Canine Body Language
Module 5: Canine Body Language
Module 5: Canine Body Language
This module is focused on canine body language and the importance of being able to observe basic canine body language, learn how to accurately interpret the context in which the communication displayed and what to do in different scenarios.
Module 6: Leash Handling Skills
Module 5: Canine Body Language
Module 5: Canine Body Language
In this module we will focus on leash handling skills and the importance of correct leash use. We will also discuss the adverse effects of poor restraint and poor handler skills which could potentially physically damage a dog. We will also discuss the behavioural consequences of poor leash techniques.
Module 7: Leash Laws and Responsible Dog Walking
Module 7: Leash Laws and Responsible Dog Walking
Module 7: Leash Laws and Responsible Dog Walking
In this module, we will discuss the different leash laws and how they apply to dog walking. We will also focus on the importance of picking up dog poop and the parasites, diseases and hygiene responsibility in community spaces.
Module 8: Practical Skills
Module 7: Leash Laws and Responsible Dog Walking
Module 7: Leash Laws and Responsible Dog Walking
This module will involve:
- Reading body language in real time.
- Practicing calm leash handling techniques.
- Managing difficult scenarios.