Dog Care Course

October 2, 2015 by Kristin Skelton

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Lesson 1: Safety - For Pets and Employees

Pet Safety: Risks, Symptoms, Solutions, and Prevention

Extreme Weather Risks

Extreme Weather Risk: Overheating

Extreme Weather Risk: Overheating Symptoms

Extreme Weather Risk: Overheating Solutions

Extreme Weather Risk: Overheating Prevention

Extreme Weather Risk: Burned Paws

Extreme Weather Risk: Burned Paws Symptoms

Extreme Weather Risk: Burned Paws Solutions

Extreme Weather Risk: Burned Paws Prevention

Extreme Weather Risk: Sunburn

Extreme Weather Risk: Sunburn Symptoms

Extreme Weather Risk: Sunburn Solutions

Extreme Weather Risk: Sunburn Prevention

Extreme Weather Risk: Hypothermia

Extreme Weather Risk: Hypothermia Symptoms

Extreme Weather Risk: Hypothermia Solutions

Extreme Weather Risk: Hypothermia Prevention

Dog Illness / Injuries

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Pathogens/Viruses/Medical Conditions

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Pathogens/Viruses/Medical Conditions Symptoms to Watch For

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Pathogens/Viruses/Medical Conditions Solutions

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Pathogens/Viruses/Medical Conditions Prevention

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Physical Injuries

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Physical Injuries Symptoms

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Physical Injuries Solutions

Dog Illness / Injury Risk: Physical Injuries Prevention

Equipment Failure

Common Equipment Failures

Equipment Failure: Solutions

Equipment Failure: Prevention

Incorrect Use of Equipment

Proper Fitting of Equipment

Understanding Proper Use of Equipment

Strays

Friendly Dogs

Defensive Dogs

Aggressive Strays

Bites

In the Event of a Bite

Bite Prevention

Employee Safety

Reducing Falls / Injuries

Reducing Bite Incidents

Caring for Sick / Injured Animals

Proper Handling of Strays

General Employee Safety Information

Common Sense

What to do if You Are Injured?

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Lesson 2: Walking Gear and Equipment

Flat Collar

Martingale Collar

Slip Collar “Choke Chain”

Double Prong “Pinch” Collar

Illusion Collar

Standard Harness

Step-In Harness

Weis Walkie Leash

Sporn Harness

Easy Walk Harness

Sensation Harness

Freedom Harness

Gentle Leader

Leads/Leashes

Equipment Checks

3

Lesson 3: Professional Dog Walking Skills and Etiquette

Leash Holds

Leash Position

Walk Pace

Multi-Dog Management

Client Walking Style Preference

Sharing The Road

Elimination Etiquette

4

Lesson 4: Dog Body Language

Normal Dog Behaviors

Herding

Guarding

Scenting

Digging

Punishment Dangers

Greeting A Dog

Do’s of Greeting

Don’ts of Greeting

Calming Signals

Separation Anxiety

Separation Anxiety Symptoms

Why Do Dogs Develop Separation Anxiety?

Sometimes When Working with A New Dog, Getting in The House Can Be a Challenge

Some Dogs Exhibit Difficult or Unusual Behaviors While Walking

Body language Descriptions

Neutral Relaxed / Normal Stance

Arousal

Aggressive Attack

Active Submission

Passive Submission

Defensive Aggression

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Lesson 5: Aggression

Fear-motivated Aggression

Territorial Aggression

Protective Aggression

Possessive Aggression

Redirected Aggression

Pain-Elicited Aggression

Frustration-Elicited Aggression

Predation

Sex-Related Aggression

Social Aggression

Bite Levels and Bite Risk

Level 1: Bite & Miss

Level 2: Single Bite/Skin Contact

Level 3: Single bite with 1-4 punctures

Level 4: Single bite with 1-4 punctures

Level 5: Multiple bites with at least two level 4 bites

Level 6: Level 5 bite(s) that cause death

Evaluating Bite Risk

Animal Specific Factors

Environmental Factors

Reasons Dogs Bite

Warning Signs

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Lesson 6: Dog Bite and Dog Attack Prevention

Appropriate Clothing

Loose Dogs

Loose Dogs - Continued

Breaking Up a Fight

Leash Reactivity

Tips for Dealing With a Leash Reactive Dog

Tools

What to Do if You Are Bitten

How to Remove a Biting Dog?

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Lesson 7: Typical Canine Diets

Dry Food “Kibble”

Wet Food “Canned”

Raw Food “Frozen” or “Freeze Dried” Treats

Supplements

Always Remember

8

Lesson 8: Common Canine Illnesses

Quick Check

Vaccinations and Symptoms of Vaccine-Preventable Illnesses

Core Vaccine Diseases

Non-Core Vaccine Diseases

Symptoms: Contact Vet If Lasting More Than 1-2 Days

Bloat

General Symptoms of Bloat

Possible Causes of Bloat

What to Do in Case of Bloat

UTI

Common Signs of a UTI

What to Do in Case of a UTI

Hot Spots

Canine Flu

Symptoms of Canine Flu

Warning Signs That the Canine Might Need Treatment

Calling the Vet

Emergencies

ER Worthy Symptoms

Medication Tips and Tricks