Advanced K9 Psychology » AC080

Go deeper into the anatomy and psychology of a dog’s brain and behaviour. Assignments include breeds and development, fears, phobias and anxiety, plus alternative therapy training. You must have completed Intermediate K9 Psychology (AC085).

Take a journey deeper into the anatomy and psychology of a dog's brain and behaviour. Just what is going on inside when they display behaviours that we find alarming or confusing? What appear to be actions of choice from the dog are often biologically driven behaviours which become habits over time. Before attempting to modify a dog's problem behaviour, it is essential to have an understanding of the internal processes of the dog's body as well as the external body language. This is a follow on course for students who have completed the Intermediate K9 Psychology course and is delivered one day per month for four months, with assignments set after each day.

• Evolution up to present day
• Breeds and their development
• Anatomy and function of the dog's brain and nervous system
• Fears, phobias and anxiety, hormones and effect on health and behaviour
• Legislation
• Types of aggression, causes and modification
• Alternative therapies and training in modification