- Overview
Option A
This is a detailed 12 week programme, commencing March 25th 2024, with 10 weekly online group classes, and (optional) 4 day in person workshops hosted in both Glasgow and Cork City where learners who have successfully completed the online element of the programme will be able to attend in-person reactivity workshops and consultations, both initially observing, and later practically handling reactive dogs and hosting workshops.
Option B
You can take this course exclusively online with a ‘complete at your own pace’ delivery. You will have up to 12 months to complete the course, and will be able to take the online exam in your own time.
Your Tutor
Nanci Creedon M.Sc. has a degree in Zoology, a masters degree in Animal Behaviour and two decades of experience working with dogs. She has owned and fostered reactive dogs and has helped hundreds of dogs, and their families, overcome reactivity. Nanci was Ireland’s first certified dog behaviour consultant and continues to upskill and take courses, and will do for life!
You may have seen Nanci on The Dog Academy on Channel 4 where her warm and non-judgemental approach helped loving dog owners understand their dogs. She also features on Cats and Dogs at War on Channel 5 where Nanci and animal behaviourist Chirag Patel helped families bring peace and harmony to their fighting cats and dogs.
Assessment Proceedure
All learners will be invited to take a 1hr end of course online exam for which they will receive a certificate upon successful completion. The exam can only be taken once. Learners who take the full course including the webinars will take the end of course exam in the classroom and will also submit a video assessment which will be a recording of a live reactivity consultation.
Course Content
Module 1
What is ‘Dog Reactivity’? And What is it Not?
Module 2
The Biology of Reactivity
Module 3
Understanding Subtle Pre-Reactivity Communication
Module 4
The Do’s and Don’ts for Reactive Dogs
Module 5
Management Techniques to Reduce Reactivity
Module 6
Training Exercises to Set up for Success
Module 7
Plan A Behaviour Modification for Reactivity
Module 8
Behaviour Modification When Plan A Doesn’t Work
Module 9
Hosting Reactivity Workshops – With Real Life Case Studies
Module 10
Coaching Clients through Reactivity Recovery – With Real Life Case Studies
Module 11
Practical Hosting of Reactivity Consultations – 2 day workshop
Module 12
Practical Hosting of Reactivity Workshops – 2 day workshop
Scheduled Dates
Online Classes run each Thursday evening at 7pm live, online, starting March 28th for 10 weeks.
Online Exam June 5th 7pm
CORK
Classroom based workshops are hosted in Cork City, 10am-4pm on June 15th, June 16th, July 6th, and July 7th.
GLASGOW
Classroom based workshops are hosted in Renfrew, 10am-4pm on June 21st, June 22nd, July 13th, and July 14th.