Dogs Matter - Understanding your Dog and Problem Solving

Dogs Matter - Understanding your Dog and Problem Solving - Sydney Course

Discover the secrets to understanding and solving dog problems. Designed for first-time dog owners and those facing canine issues, this course equips you with the knowledge to connect with your dog and resolve any challenges. No prior experience needed!

This course is designed to help you understand and work with your dog, and achieve the companion dog of your dreams! Understanding the different responsibilities of owning a dog, how to care for your dog and understand their behaviour and how that behaviour may have commenced. We will look at common dog issues and strategies for change and improvement. Sometimes the smallest of actions can make big differences.

The course will cover important information all dog owners need to be aware of:

The Companion Animal Act and the Law
Care of your dog
How dogs learn
Positive reinforcement
Recognising the dog’s body language
Meeting your dogs physical and mental needs to better connect with your dog
Problem solving -jumping, separation anxiety, resource guarding to name a few
Managing children and visitors to the home
Dog activities

Delve into the fascinating world of dog behavior will help you gain a deep understanding of responsible dog care, including meeting your dog's physical and mental needs to enhance the bond between you and your canine companion.

Throughout the course, we provide engaging content to ensure a rewarding and enjoyable learning experience as you enhance your understanding of your furry friend.

We will also provide real-life examples and promise to include adorable puppy pictures!

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Course Outline

By the end of this workshop you will have learnt about

Dog care
Your dog’s body language
Understand why difficult behaviour patterns occur
Developing positive dog training techniques
Problem solving common dog behaviour such as toilet training, biting, jumping, separation anxiety, resource guarding
How to manage children and visitors in the home
The law and dog ownership
Case studies

Course Outcome

At the end of the course you will feel confident and better equipped to manage your dog’s needs, care and behaviour.

You will also have information on dog activities to enrich your dog’s life.

What to Bring

Pen
Notepad
No textbook required - some handouts provided
Bring your morning tea and lunch
Coffee, tea and milk provided

Prerequisite:

Either have a dog or have owned a dog prior with an interest in learning more about dogs in general
Completion of the Pre-Questionnaire provided by the college if possible before the commencement of the workshop

Delivery Mode

We offer training in face to face and/or online learning formats.
To check the delivery mode of the course you are interested in please view the class timetable.

Classroom based: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material face to face.

Classroom based learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Interaction with your trainer and other students

Remote learning: experienced and engaging trainers will take you through the course material via interactive livestream video classes online.

Remote learning for this course includes:

Scheduled class times and sessions
Livestream video classes online
Interaction with your trainer and other students during livestream video sessions

Please note: You will need access to the internet and a smartphone, tablet, computer or laptop in order to participate in the livestream video classes.