Behaviour and Neuro Physiology
Purpose: Canines do not come pre programmed; they are shaped by experience. It is not whether both nature and nurture determine what a canine becomes; instead, it is that they both speak the same language. Behavioural and mental effects are shaped by synaptic organization in the brain and the information that is encoded shapes what the canine becomes.
Prerequisites: None
Tuition: Live or OnDemand:
Course length: 8 weeks
Course Objectives:
- As a result of this course students will have a clear understanding on how behaviours are shaped in Canines.
- The neuro physiology of fear and seeking behaviour
- How behaviour is shaped form neonatal to maturity in canines
- Epigentics
- Through Applied Behavioral Analysis the modification of problematic behavior
- Respondent and Instrumental Learning
- The interplay of genes, development, learning and their effects on performance.
- Clear understanding of behavioural modification techiniques
Course Recommended Readings:
- The Behavioural Biology of Dogs by P. Jensen
- The Emotional Brain by Joseph LeDoux
Goals/Expectations Of Students:
- Provide for you a venue to engage in a variety of topics to help you understand behaviour,learning,emotion, cognition and how it is shaped from birth.
- I would like to see that you have developed your own perspective.
- I would like your papers to make me think.
- I would like to read what you think and that you can present in a articulate and clear manner.
- I would like to see that you did the readings and paid attention during this course.
- Readings and Course Material:
- Knowledge is a great asset
- Multiple perspectives is a wonderful thing
- Forming your own perspective is important
- Knowing the primary source
- What was actually said and the basis for it
- Original Source materials that are published in scientific journals available online
Course Format: The course style is in lecture format using power point and handouts with time for student questions and group discussions a synergistic learning experience.
Instructor: Johnny Angel is a Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant, canine behaviourist and a trainer who has been training and working with dogs since 1970. Johnny 
is a member of the ABS, AABP, APDT, IAABC, FABA and the ABMA. He is endorsed by the AABP as a canine behaviour consultant and professional dog trainer. Johnny is a professional member of APDT. His academic background is in Physiology and Ethology. He is currently doing canine behavioural research using Applied Behavioural Analysis in dealing with behavioural issues with canines. He is a frequent lecturer at behavioural conferences and has had dogs that he has worked with featured on Animal Planet, Discovery and National Geographic. He has a book on animal behaviour scheduled for release in 2009.
Johnny Angel CDBC, PDT, PDBC
IAABC Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant
AABP Professional Member
AABP Professional Dog Behaviour Consultant
AABP Professional Dog Trainer
APDT Professional Member
Coaching People Rehabilitating Dogs
Member IAABC AABP ABS ABMA APDT FABA
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