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Level 6 Module 7
Common Behavioural Problems

In this module, you will be exploring a range of commonly reported problem behaviours. You will also look at ways to use operant counterconditioning and manding to help dogs cope emotionally. Finally, you will explore ways in which you can help guardians rebuild trust with a dog following breakdown, focusing on the central role that trust plays and exploring ways that this can be rebuilt.
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Understand the function of problem behaviours

Despite the best efforts of guardians, the learning process is often derailed. Puppies may fail to acquire manners in some cases or knock guests over in enthusiastic greetings. Some fail to learn leash manners and end up pulling guardians over as the dog attempts to chase a deer. Sometimes, these are simple cases where training or management is required. In other cases, dogs show excessive fearfulness or aggression when faced with common events like seeing humans or dogs when out in the world.Understand why these behaviours occur and what to do about them.

Apply theory to address common behavioural problems among adult dogs

You will explore ways in which you can help guardians rebuild trust with a dog following breakdown, focusing on the central role that trust plays and exploring ways that this can be rebuilt.

Course Lessons

Meet the instructor

Deb Bennison

Deb Bennison BSc PGCE PG Award (CAB Edin) CAB (ICB)


Deb has been a science and psychology teacher for over three decades. She now works both as a tutor and as a dog behaviourist. She is a full member of International Canine Behaviourists (ICB) and is registered as a Certified Animal Behaviourist with them.

She continues to study Clinical Animal Behaviour at postgraduate level and is fascinated with how emerging science can be used to improve the lives of our companion animals. As an experienced teacher she also understands the importance of helping students to learn in ways that work to their individual strengths and learning styles. 

Patrick Jones - Course author
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