Course Curriculum

(2 hours)

    1. Required Pre-Requisite

    1. Dog Behavior Basics and Safety Interactive

    2. Video: Dog Body Language

    3. Fearful Dog Body Language

    4. Video: Gentle Handling Techniques for Small Dogs

    5. Video: Gentle Handling Techniques for Big Dogs

    6. Dog Body Language and Behavior Quiz

    1. Video: Walking Dogs and Jumping Up

    2. How to get dogs to stop jumping up

    3. Video: Entering and Exiting a Kennel Behavior Training

    4. Video: Moving Dogs that Won't Walk

    5. Tools for moving dogs

    6. Dog Walking Tools

    7. How to fit a PetSafe® Gentle Leader® Headcollar

    8. How to fit a PetSafe® Easy Walk Dog Harness

    9. How to fit a Martingale Collar

    10. Dog Tools and Walking Quiz

    1. Video: When and How to Spot Clean Dog Kennels

    2. Video: Remove Dogs from Kennels when Spraying

    3. Video: When and How to Deep Clean Dog Kennels

    4. Cleaning Decisions Practice

    5. Cleaning and Disinfecting Dog Runs Quiz

    1. Logistical Considerations

    2. Video: Giving Water, Food, and Exercise for Dogs

    3. Food Storage

    4. Feeding Dogs Quiz

    1. Video: Cleaning Puppy Runs

    2. Puppies Onsite Considerations

    3. Maternal Antibodies Infographic

    4. Cage Sign for Puppies if living onsite

    5. Video: Hypoglycemia and Hypothermia

    6. Body Volume to Surface Area Ratio

    7. Special Husbandry Needs of Puppies Quiz
  • $55.00
  • 47 lessons
  • Foundational course that covers everything you need to know to provide husbandry care for dogs living in your shelter
  • Includes critical dog behavior information for increased staff safety, and medical basics for improved canine health
  • Essential for all staff or volunteers that work with dogs

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