ASSESSMENT OF DOG BEHAVIOR BASED ON BASIC BEHAVIOR APPLICATION TECHNIQUES

1 Origin and evolution of the dog and its adaptation to the natural environment

1.1 Some historical references

1.2 Ancestry of the dog

1.3 Common traits between the dog and its relatives

1.4 The domestication of the dog

2 The normal behavior of the dog

2.1 The social behavior of the wolf

2.1.1 The herd

2.1.2 The hierarchy

2.2 The dog’s temperament

2.3 The dog’s abilities

2.4 The dog’s instincts

2.5 The dog’s needs

2.6 Dog satisfaction

3 Intelligence in the dog

4 Learning in the dog

4.1 First experiences

4.2 Classical conditioning

4.3 Operant conditioning

4.4 Reinforcement programs

4.5 superstition

4.6 Shaping

4.7 Limitations to learning

4.8 Generalization

4.9 Discrimination

4.10 Extinction

5 Learning strategies

5.1 Learning from the cognitive point of view

5.2 Latent or explorer learning

5.3 Learning by observation or imitation

5.4 Intuitive learning

5.5 Learned helplessness

5.6 Learning by association

6 Obedience in the dog

7 The relationship of dogs with other animals

8 Preparation of progress reports

ASSESSMENT AND MODIFICATION OF UNWANTED BEHAVIORS IN THE DOG

1 Dog behavior disorders

1.1 Hierarchy

1.2 Fear and submission

1.3 Signs of stress

1.4 Phobias

1.5 Separation anxiety

1.6 Destruction of the house

1.7 Coprophagia

1.8 Inadequate bowel movements

1.9 Pathologies

2 Behavior correction techniques

2.1 Extinction

2.2 Counterconditioning

2.3 Punishment

2.4 Insensitization

2.5 Overflow or saturation

3 Aggression in the dog

3.1 Types of aggressiveness

3.1.1 Aggression by dominance

3.1.2 Aggression out of fear

3.1.3 Territorial aggressiveness

3.1.4 Aggression due to competition

3.1.5 Maternal aggressiveness

3.2 Work techniques of aggression and bite

4 Behavioral problems in the geriatric dog

DOG STORAGE FACILITIES

1 General

1.1 Space

1.2 Furniture

1.3 Physical exercise

1.4 Social contact

2 Facilities in the kennel

2.1 Surface and freedom

2.2 Comfort in the cubicle

2.3 Enclosures

3 Facilities for special needs

3.1 Delivery

3.2 Cubs

3.3 Confinement

4 Cleaning and disinfection of facilities, utensils and equipment

5 Waste management

6 Transport cages

7 Regulations on the transport of domestic animals

7.1 Transport by air

8 Animal welfare

FOOD FOR DOGS

1 Digestion in the dog

2 The nutritional needs of the dog

2.1 General

2.2 Dog’s water needs

2.3 Energy needs

2.4 Protein requirements

2.5 Lipid requirements

2.6 Mineral requirements

2.7 Vitamin requirements

3 Preparation and distribution of food rations

4 Dog food

5 Feeding the geiatric dog

6 Artificial breastfeeding

7 Food for dogs in special conditions

7.1 Dogs subjected to environmental stress

7.2 Extreme weather conditions

7.3 Working dogs

7.4 Sick dogs

8 Eating disorders

8.1 Allergies

8.2 Anorexia

8.3 Obesity

9 Foods forbidden in the dog

10 feeding in dogs with gastrointestinal disorders

11 Influence of diet on skin health

12 Dog weighing and measuring devices

12.1 How to calculate muzzle size

SANITARY AND HYGIENIC CARE OF THE DOG

1 Basic hygiene and dog care material

2 The bathroom

2.1 Choice of shampoo

3 Hair brushing

4 Basic care

4.1 Eye care

4.2 Ear care

4.3 Nail care

4.4 Tooth care

4.5 Anal gland care

5 Deworming

5.1 External parasites

5.1.1 Fleas

5.1.2 Ticks

5.2 Internal parasites

5.3 Classes of antiparasitics

6 Hygiene and skin care

7 Vaccination

7.1 Types of vaccines

7.2 Vaccination schedule

7.3 Adverse reactions to vaccines

8 Health documentation

FIRST AID TECHNIQUES IN DOGS

1 Basic principles of first aid

1.1 Basic first aid kit

2 Diagnosis of the dog’s condition

2.1 Respiratory rate

2.2 Heart rate

2.3 Temperature

2.4 Mucous

3 Assessment of the level of consciousness

4 Ventilation and circulation

4.1 Ventilatory support techniques

4.2 Heart massage techniques

5 First performances

6 Bandages

6.1 In which cases should we make a bandage?

6.2 What is the purpose of a bandage?

6.3 Types of bandages

7 Situations Requiring First Aid

7.1 Shock

7.1.1 Types of shock

7.1.2 Signs of shock

7.1.3 What to do?

7.1.4 What not to do?

7.2 Heat stroke

7.2.1 Clinical signs

7.2.2 What to do?

7.3 Wounds

7.3.1 How to stop the bleeding

7.3.2 Application of a tourniquet

7.3.3 Cleaning and disinfection

7.3.4 Bite wounds

7.3.5 Sharps injuries

7.4 Seizures

7.5 Poisoning

7.5.1 How to know if the dog is intoxicated

7.5.2 What to do in case of suspected poisoning

7.5.3 Most frequent toxic substances for domestic use

7.5.4 Toxic plants

7.6 suffocation

7.6.1 How to act

7.7 Drowning

7.7.1 How to act

7.8 Dehydration

7.8.1 Skin turgor test

7.8.2 How to act

7.9 Burns

7.9.1 How to act

7.10 Fractures

7.10.1 How to act

7.11 Stomach twisting

7.11.1 First symptoms

7.11.2 How to act

7.12 Insect bites and stings

7.12.1 Symptoms of dog bites

7.12.2 How to act

7.13 Dystocic delivery

7.13.1 How to act

8 How to move an injured dog

LABOR RISKS APPLIED TO CANINE TRAINING

1 Standards relating to the prevention of occupational hazards

2 Concept of prevention

3 Risks and professional damages

3.1 Psychological and social risk factors

3.2 Physical overload and risk positions at work

3.3 Chemical and biological contaminants

3.4 Physical risks

3.5 Microclimate

4 Zoonoses

4.1 Preventive measures to avoid zoonoses

5 Measures to take into account when working with a dog