Canine Communication Diploma
This Canine Communication Diploma Course will give you the information necessary to not only communicate with your own dog, but also with dogs you don’t know or dogs you work with. It is full of information that one must have to successfully train and understand dogs, and to enhance the relationship you have with canines.
From a study on canine evolution and intelligence to how to teach basic commands and understand canine emotions, this course teaches all you require to become a successful canine communicator. You will receive a full introduction on what canine communication truly is, as well as how dogs communicate with us and how we can more effectively communicate with dogs.
Introduction to the Canine Communication Diploma Course
The Canine Communication Diploma Course is an online course that gives all students the ability to learn the curriculum when it is convenient to them. Most students who take this course can easily continue to work a full time job, and still finish the course rather quickly.
Since this course is online, it is accessible from any internet-enabled device, and you will have access to online support during your training. This brings peace of mind as you work through the course.
Before completing the course, you will have to take and pass a comprehensive test. When you have passed the test, you will receive a certificate that you can download and print. We can also send the diploma through the post for an additional fee.
What You Will Learn
The Canine Communication Course has been designed to prepare and teach students to communicate with all types of dogs, and it will certainly put you on track to succeed, no matter what goal you have your mind set on. The course covers the following:
- Information about canine evolution and intelligence
- The importance of socialisation
- How dogs communicate with each other
- The similarities and differences between dog breeds
- Canine calming signals
- Common canine behaviour issues and how to fix them
- How dogs communicate with humans
- How humans can communicate with dogs
- The role of a dog owner
- How to teach a dog basic commands
- Canine emotions and signs of suffering
- Working with dogs
Benefits of the Canine Communication Diploma Course
When studying the Canine Communication Course, you will experience a number of benefits.
These include:
- The ability to study from anywhere at any time, either at home or even at work.
- You can study when it’s convenient for you, and since there is no time limit, you can finish the course in a matter of days, weeks, or months.
- You can use any device with internet access to work on the course. This includes tablets, computers, or mobiles.
- The modules are short and easy to read, which makes studying an enjoyable experience.
- You will experience the convenience of our online support system, which helps students to stay on track whilst studying.
- Leaning from a syllabus that will help to guarantee success.
- Improving your prospects when applying for jobs where you will work with dogs.
- Getting a better understanding of what the actions of dogs mean.
- Earning a recognised, respected, and certified diploma.
- Affordability.
Course Modules/Lessons
Module 1 : An Overview of Canine Communication
- How to define canine communication
- How dogs communicate verbally
- How dogs communicate with body language
- The evolution of dogs
Module 2 : How Dogs Socialise and Speak
- Why socialisation is so important to a canine
- When it is best to socialise a dog
- How dogs socialise with each other
- The concept of canine vocalisation
Module 3 : Differences in Breed and Cross-Breed Communications
- Why different breeds have different body languages
- An overview of how a dog's breed can determine how they communicate
- Specific dog breed behaviours
- How dogs communicate from breed to breed
Module 4 : Behavioural Problems in Dogs
- What aggression is and how it is controlled
- How to control barking
- How to stop disruptive chewing
- How to stop mouthing and biting
Module 5 : How Dogs Communicate With Humans
- How dogs communicate with their human companions
- How to read the way a dog vocalises
- How to understand a dog's body language
- What it means when a dog touches you in a certain way
Module 6 : How Humans Communicate With Dogs
- How to better communicate with dogs
- How to talk to a dog effectively
- Effective ways to use verbal communication with a dog
- Effective ways to use hand signals with dogs
Module 7 : The Role of a Dog Owner
- How to choose the right dog for your family
- How to prepare before bringing a dog home
- Your responsibility when it comes to the general care of the dog
- How to keep your dog safe
Module 8 : How To Teach Your Dog Basic Commands
- How dogs interpret our speech
- How to teach commands to dogs
- The most common commands to teach a dog
- Common training mistakes
Module 9 : Canine Emotions
- An overview of dogs and emotions
- The history of the research on dogs' emotions
- How to understand the emotions that dogs feel
- The science behind certain canine emotions
Module 10 : Working With Dogs
- About career paths in the UK, where one can work with dogs
- The approximate hours one puts into these jobs, each week
- The average salary one can expect, as of 2016, in these professions
- The training that one must take, to work in these careers
FAQ's
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Who can take the Canine Communication Diploma course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course. -
What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 10 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although students are free to spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on each module. -
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied study at any time and from any internet connected device -
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all 10 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 10 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing. -
What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. -
What happens if a user fails the test?
If the user doesn’t pass the test first time they will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times a test can be taken. -
How long does it take to complete the Canine Communication Diploma course?
We estimate that the course will take about 10 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.