Practical Aspects

of Companion

Animal Behaviour

and Training(DipCABT)

STAGE 1

CLASS WORKBOOK

Module 1

Animals as Companions

Class Workbook: Module 1 Animals as Companions

Student Name: Date:

How to UseThis Workbook

This document is the CLASS WORKBOOK for Module 1 of the Advanced Diploma in Companion Animal Behaviour and Training (DipCABT) STAGE 1. Module 1 consists of the following 9 SECTIONS:

  • SECTION 1: Understanding the Domestication Process in Dogs
  • SECTION 2: Understanding The Sensory, Behavioural And Physical Development Of Dogs
  • SECTION 3: Understanding the Domestication Process in Cats
  • SECTION 4: Understanding the Sensory, Behavioural and Physical Development of Cats
  • SECTION 5: Understanding the Implications of Canine Dominance Theory
  • SECTION 6: Understanding the Behaviour of Survival
  • SECTION 7: Knowing How to Conduct Puppy Classes
  • SECTION 8: Understanding the Limitations of Kitten Classes
  • SECTION 9: Understanding the Legislation Pertaining to Animal Welfare Law in the United Kingdom

These SECTIONS correspond with those in the Course Notes and in the ASSIGNMENT WORKBOOK in order to help you organise your studies more effectively and to help us in your assessment as we proceed through the course. There is one CLASS WORKBOOK and one ASSIGNMENT WORKBOOKfor each of the four Modules of the course and these become a vital component of the assessment and accreditation procedure. Together these Workbooks represent the documentary evidence that you have achieved the required standard to be awarded the DipCABT STAGE 1 60 Credits at Level 4.

The CLASS WORKBOOK consists of 2 parts – Part 1 and Part 2.

  • PART 1:Learning Outcome Self Assessment –consists of a set of ‘score sheets’ that represent each SECTION of this Module. Use these score sheetsto rate your understanding of the material taught in this Module. Obviously, you cannot do this effectively until you have had time to assimilate the information and complete all the assignments for the Module. Therefore COMPLETING PART 1 SHOULD BE YOUR FINAL TASK FOR MODULE 1.
  • PART 2: Class Workbook Tasks – consists of a number of tasks that we will work through during the course of the weekend and you will complete after the weekend.

PART 1: Learning Outcome Self Assessment

Course Title: Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training

Credit Value: 60 credits at Level: FOUR

NOTE: PLEASE COMPLETE PART 2 OF THIS WORKBOOK AND YOU ASSIGNMENT WORKBOOK FIRST BEFORE COMPLETING PART 1. COMPLETING PART 1 SHOULD BE YOUR FINAL TASK FOR MODULE 1.

Each SECTION of this Module is divided into a number of sub-sections and presented in the tables on the following pages. For each sub-section we need you to do the following:

  • MANDATORY: Please rate your understanding of each sub-section on a scale of 1 to 5 where: 1 = did not understand, and 5 = understood completely. Please type your score into each of the boxes, labelled ‘LA’ (Learner Assessment). Note that we have filled in all the LA boxes with a score of 1, just so you can see where you need to insert your score!
  • OPTIONAL:Please leave the ‘Comments’ field blank unless you would like to make any comments about a particular section of the course. The ‘Comments’ field is there for you to give us feedback that may help us in the presentation of the course material in the future.

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST BRING THIS COMPLETED WORKBOOK WITH YOU TO THE MODULE 2 WEEKEND WHERE IT WILL BE COLLECTED FOR ASSESSMENT ON SATURDAY AND RETURNED TO YOU BEFORE YOU LEAVE ON THE SUNDAY. SOME OF THE WORKBOOKS WILL BE RANDOMLYSELECTED AND RETAINED FOR A SECOND ASSESSMENT;THESE WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU SEPARATELY. THIS IS A MANDATORY PART OF THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND YOUR MODULE 1 COURSE WORK WILL NOT BE SIGNED OFF AS COMPLETE UNTIL THIS ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN DONE.

PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME AND THE DATE AT THE TOP OF EACH PAGE OF THE COURSE WORKBOOK BEFORE SUBMITTING IT FOR ASSESSMENT; NAMELESS STUDENTS CANNOT BE ASSESSED.

SECTION 1: Understanding the Domestication Process in Dogs: / LA
1.1.Evaluate the meaning and implications of the domestication of the dog / 1
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1.2.Evaluate the current theories regarding the social evolution of the domestic pet dog as a companion animal / 1
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1.3.Explain the significance of the environment on the dog’s behavioural adaptation for successful survival / 1
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1.4.Summarise the ontogeny and development of the domestic dog / 1
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1.5.Distinguish the differences between canine behaviour and temperament / 1
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1.6.Determine the needs of different breeds of dogs, with regard to training methodology and behavioural characteristics / 1
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1.7.Critically discuss the history of man’s association with the dog / 1
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1.8.Evaluate in detail the relationship between modern day owners and their pet dogs / 1
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SECTION 2: Understanding The Sensory, Behavioural And Physical Development Of Dogs: / LA
2.1.Explain the essential stages of development in puppies / 1
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2.2.Analyse the critical period of emotional development in puppies / 1
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2.3.Summarise the three areas of socialisation for puppies / 1
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2.4. Critically evaluate the constraints of vaccination programmes in puppies / 1
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SECTION 3: Understanding the Domestication Process in Cats: / LA
3.1.Evaluate the meaning and implications of the domestication of the cat / 1
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3.2.Critically discuss the history of man’s association with the cat and the domestication process / 1
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3.3.Evaluate in detail the relationship between modern day owners and their pet cats / 1
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SECTION 4: Understanding the Sensory, Behavioural and Physical Development of Cats: / LA
4.1.Critically evaluate the behavioural impact of weaning kittens / 1
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4.2.Explain the essential stages of development in kittens / 1
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4.3. Summarise the emotional effects of maternal manipulations of feeding on kittens / 1
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4.4.Analyse the sensitive period of physical and emotional development in kittens / 1
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4.5.Distinguish between genetically determined friendliness and the influence of the environment on the sociability of cats / 1
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SECTION 5: Understanding the Implications of Canine Dominance Theory: / LA
5.1.Summarise the early hypothesis on which dominance theory was based / 1
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5.2.Critically examine the misconceptions regarding canine dominance / 1
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5.3.Distinguish between the motor patterns of wolves and dogs / 1
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5.4.Critically comment on traditional canine rank reduction programmes / 1
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SECTION 6: Understanding the Behaviour of Survival: / LA
6.1.Analyse the sensitivity of instinctive arousal mechanisms in animals / 1
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6.2.Summarise the five fear strategies animals can engage in / 1
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6.3.Explain the organisation of the brain for survival / 1
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6.4.Critically compare and contrast fear strategies in companion animals and humans / 1
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6.5.Explain the inheritance of fear in animals / 1
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6.6.Summarise the emotional effects of punishment / 1
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SECTION 7: Knowing How to Conduct Puppy Classes: / LA
7.1. Evaluate the structure and methodology of puppy classes and the effects on canine development / 1
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7.2. Summarise the practical points for consideration when planning a puppy class / 1
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7.3. Evaluate and present the implications of socialisation and habituation processes within the puppy class / 1
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7.4. Explain the process of teaching bite inhibition to puppies / 1
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7.5. Explain the main factors for inclusion within a puppy class / 1
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7.6. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of “off lead” play for puppies / 1
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SECTION 8: Understanding the Limitations of Kitten Classes: / LA
8.1. Evaluate the benefits of kitten classes / 1
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8.2. Summarise the optimum age for kittens to attend a kitten class / 1
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8.3. Summarise the potential problems with kitten classes / 1
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8.4. Evaluate how a kitten class might run usefully and safely / 1
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SECTION 9: Understanding the Legislation Pertaining to Animal Welfare Law: / LA
9.1.Outline the key points of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and its legislative and ethical implications for those working with companion animals and their owners in the field of animal training and behaviour modification / 1
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PART 2: Class Workbook Tasks

SECTION 1: Understanding the Domestication Process in Dogs

1. Evolution Of The Dog

(a) Without humans and human settlements, there would be no dogs. Why not? Give three reasons.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

2. Type Variations In Dogs

(a) What is the difference between a breed and a type of dog?

(b) In the FOUR diagrams on the following page, draw 4 distinct behavioural repertoires for 4 different types of dog by indicating the importance of each of the 7 attributes (Hunting/Exploring, Play etc.) using ‘pluses’. So ‘++’ would indicate not very important and ‘++++++++++++’ would indicate very important for the type of dog you are categorising. Name the typeof dog you are referring to in the space below each diagram.

SECTION 2: Understanding The Sensory, Behavioural And Physical Development Of Dogs

SECTION 4: Understanding the Sensory, Behavioural and Physical Development of Cats

1. On the chart overleaf, plot the following ‘best guess’ data for each of the species / breeds listed:-

(a) The onset times of visual and aural sensory capability (VAS).

(b) The onset times of hazard avoidance behaviour (HAB).

(c) The onset times ofpredatory behaviour (PB).

(d)The onset timesreproductive capabilities (RC.

(e) On the Short Haired Domestic Cat segment the likely earliest time that a pedigree kitten and a domestic short haired (mongrel) kitten could to go to their new home.

2. In your answer to question 1 above, the lines you plotted for the FOUR DOGS listed will be similar,but where you show differences, briefly discuss the reasons why this might be.

3. Following on from question 1 (f) above, discuss in three sentences what the differences may lead to in terms of both of the kittens’ suitability as a pet.

Sentence 1:

Sentence 2:

Sentence 3:

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Class Workbook: Module 1 Animals as Companions

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DipCABT STAGE 1 Module 1 Class Workbook (2011 – 2012) – Page 1

Class Workbook: Module 1 Animals as Companions

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SECTION 3: Understanding the Domestication Process in Cats

1.Without humans and their agriculture, there would be no cats. Why not? Give three reasons.

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

SECTION 5: Understanding the Implications of Canine Dominance Theory

1.List 5 main suggestions found in a traditional rank reduction programme and comment on how a 2-year-old male JackRussell and a Labrador may each react to their imposition.

Suggestion 1:

  • JackRussell:
  • Labrador:

Suggestion 2:

  • JackRussell:
  • Labrador:

Suggestion 3:

  • JackRussell:
  • Labrador:

Suggestion 4:

  • JackRussell:
  • Labrador:

Suggestion 5:

  • JackRussell:
  • Labrador:

2.List 5 differences between the individual social relationships of a wolf pack comprising a breeding pair and three generations of both sexes of offspring, and a mixed group of dogs of both sexes living in a home with a single female human owner.

Difference 1:

  • Wolf pack:
  • Dogs:

Difference2:

  • Wolf pack:
  • Dogs:

Difference3:

  • Wolf pack:
  • Dogs:

Difference4:

  • Wolf pack:
  • Dogs:

Difference5:

  • Wolf pack:
  • Dogs:

SECTION 6: Understanding the Behaviour of Survival

1. Consider each of the 5F strategies for responding to danger and hazards. Name two species that typically adopt one of the strategies in response to hazards. e.g.: Flight: Dog runs from fire

Freeze: (NOTE: type (b) tonic immobility is involuntary and therefore not an elective strategy. Please choose as example of type (a))

Faint:

‘Fiddle about’:

Fight:

SECTION 7: Knowing How to Conduct Puppy Classes

1. The main focus of puppy classes is dog/dog communication. List the important factors to consider when planning an off-lead play session.

SECTION 8: Understanding the Limitations of Kitten Classes

Is it practical to run kitten classes along similar lines to those well established for puppies? At worst it may lead to the development of behaviour problems later in life (as can be true of badly run puppy classes) and may achieve very little in the way of improving sociability in kittens. However, educating new kitten owners (and kitten breeders) is very important and probably the only useful thing that might be had from a kitten class.

1.Develop a content list for ONE of the following:

EITHER:

(a) A single evening for owners of kittens of 13-14 weeks. Owners would bring their kittens in baskets, but there would be no ‘free for all’ playtime.

OR

(b) A series of 3-4 classes, held weekly, in the evening, lasting 60 minutes each. Owners would not be allowed to bring their kittens but they could bring videos.

SECTION 9: Understanding the Legislation Pertaining to Animal Welfare Law in the United Kingdom

1. Draw a time line indicating the key pieces of animal welfare legislation from 1700 to the present

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