Be Doggone Smart at Work
Course
This course will teach you to read dog body language, evaluate environmental clues and to act in a safe, non-confrontational way around dogs you encounter on the job.
In this Course You Will Learn...
How to tell when dogs are happy
How to tell if a dog is happy and it is safe to continue with your task.
How to tell if dogs are anxious
Learn the key signs that signal anxiety and learn how to avoid a confrontation.
How to assess risk
Learn to evaluate clues in the environment and from the dog that determine whether the dog may intend to bite and whether he will have the opportunity.
Course Overview
Be Doggone Smart at Work is an occupational dog bite prevention and dog safety course for service providers and workers who may encounter dogs on the job. This is intended for workers who are not required to interact with dogs as part of the job. The course does not give any instruction on dealing with dogs as may be required of kennel staff or dog wardens, for example. This course focuses on prevention and does not advocate defense or aggression towards dogs. You will be able to take a quiz and receive a certificate of completion.
Topics covered include:
- how to read dog body language
- how to assess environmental clues,
- how to assess the risk associated with dog-related situations
- how to act safely around dogs to prevent dog bites.
There are two versions of this course. The longer version contains more detailed information, more examples, more videos and a structured approach to dog bite risk assessment with additional practice.
At the end of the short version you will be given a coupon to take the longer version for the difference in price, in case you wish to learn more.
Outline - Short Version
- Why do dogs bite?
- Causes of bites
- Offense/Defense
- Predation
- Bite Triggers
- Causes of bites
- Interpreting dog body language
- How do dog warn us?
- Displacement behaviours
- Arousal: becoming alert
- Fear
- Examples
- Bite risk assessment (cursory compared to long version of course)
- The components of risk
- Risk Assessment Examples
- Course of action
- Avoid Contact
- Defensive action
- Don’t run
- The role of fear
Outline - Long Version
- Why do dogs bite?
- Most dogs don’t bite
- Causes of bites
- Offense/Defense
- Predation
- Trespassers are targets
- Bite Triggers
- Threats to resources
- Fear
- Frustration
- Movement
- Interpreting dog body language
- How do dogs communicate?
- How do dog warn us?
- Displacement behaviours
- Arousal: becoming alert
- Considering the context
- Fear
- Examples of emotional states
- Fearful
- Confident
- Uncertain
- Changing moods
- Bite risk assessment
- The components of risk
- Exposure assessment
- Hazard assessment
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Assessment Quizzes
- Course of action
- Avoid Contact
- If There is Contact
- Defensive action
- How to calm a dog
- How to distract a dog
- If you are knocked down
- Don’t run
- In case of attack
- Risk Tolerance
- Risk Assessment Examples
- The role of fear
Check Out What Other People Are Saying About This Course
Very good risk assessments done during videos.
Meter Reader
I highly recommend this. Well done!!
Power Worker
A++, a great course for everybody.
Cable Installer
Very interesting, will really help me to read how dogs are reacting.
Power Worker
Your will receive instructions by email immediately after payment - check junk/spam folder if you don't see the email
Contact joan@doggonecrazy.ca for group discount (5 or more enrollments) or shelter/rescue discount