What you will learn:

Learn the emotional, physiological, genetic and behavioural components of canine anxiety 

Learn the emotional, physiological, genetic and behavioural components of canine anxiety and how to apply this knowledge in recognising and treating canine anxiety.

For years, scientists debated whether animals experience emotions at all. Now it is widely accepted amongst ethologists that emotions are a biological phenomenon that animals experience and that they play a vital role in survival. You will learn the biology behind animal emotions, what emotions are attributed to animals, and what factors influence emotions.

Fear and anxiety are key emotions that promote survival in animals. We’ll gain a deeper understanding of anxiety as an animal emotion as well as an understanding of when anxiety is adaptive and when it is pathological.

The feelings and expression of anxiety are strongly routed in physiological processes within the body. The course explores the physiological stress systems within mammalian bodies, specifically as they relate to fear and anxiety.

The nervous and endocrine systems play a vital role in stress systems. You’ll gain deep insight into the physiological mechanisms behind animal emotions, specifically general anxiety and anxiety disorders.

Genetic predisposition and environmental factors contribute to fear and anxiety-related disorders. We’ll review the heritability of fear and anxiety in mammals, along with the epigenetic mechanisms that can alter gene expression.

‘Coping style’ refers to individual differences in stress response and is an aspect of individual animal personalities. You’ll learn how to measure personality, how coping styles are connected to genes and physiology, and how personality affects anxiety.

Fear and anxiety responses begin with the perception of a stimulus as a threat. You’ll learn about the components of dog perception and how they can contribute to anxiety.

People who manage dogs should have a deep understanding of dog body language and the body language cues of anxiety. These, along with other behavioural indicators of dog anxiety, will be discussed.

We’ll look at what is currently known about canine anxiety including what types of anxiety dogs experience and the consequences of anxiety.

Dealing with an anxious dog can be challenging and can lead dogs to relinquishment to shelters or premature death. We’ll explore behavioural and pharmacological techniques for managing and treating anxiety in dogs.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• Understand and explain the biological basis for anxiety as an animal emotion
• Define key terms and processes and explain underlying physiological and neurobiological systems that regulate canine anxiety
• Demonstrate an understanding of anxiety by summarising the differing roles of genes, environment and individual personality
• Discuss dog perception and interpret behavioural signs of canine anxiety
• Formulate a plan to address and treat anxiety in dogs by assessing their environment and behaviour

Who would benefit from our Understanding Canine Anxiety Online Certificate Course?

The Understanding Canine Anxiety Course has been designed to provide dog owners and caretakers with the tools to recognise, understand and address canine anxiety.

Canine anxiety is highly prevalent in domestic dog populations and can result in negative consequences such as problem behaviours, illness and injury, and possibly premature death. Understanding the science behind canine behaviour and anxiety is important for anyone interacting with dogs.

Understanding Canine Anxiety Online Certificate Course – Requirements

This course is designed for people with little or no prior experience. The course is delivered 100 percent online 24/7 and only takes a few hours of study to complete.

To successfully complete this course, a student must:

• Have access to the internet and the necessary technical skills to navigate the online learning resources
• Have access to any mobile device with internet connectivity (laptop, desktop, tablet)
• Be a self-directed learner
• Possess sound language and literacy skills

Quick Course Facts:

1. Course content is structured for easy comprehension
2. Approximately 150 hours of study is needed to complete the course
3. Registered students gain unrestricted lifetime access to your online course
4. All course material is available online 24/7 and can be accessed using any device
5. Study your course online from anywhere in your own time at your own pace
6. All students who complete the course will be awarded with a certificate of completion that is applicable worldwide

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Understanding Canine Anxiety Online Certificate Course Outline

Module 1: Animal Emotions

• Introduction
• Do Animals Have Emotions?
• Why Do Animals Have Emotions? The Biology of Emotions
• What Emotions Do Animals Have?
• What Factors Influence Emotions?

Module 2: Anxiety

• What is Anxiety?
• What Types of Anxiety Exist?
• What is the Difference Between General Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders?
• What Factors Influence Anxiety?

Module 3: Physiology of Stress Systems

• What is Stress?
• What is Physiology and Why is it Important?
• The Sensory and Motor Systems
• How Do We Measure Stress in Animals?

Module 4: Neurobiology of Stress and Emotion

• What is Neurobiology and Why is it Important to Understanding Anxiety?
• What is Neuroendocrinology and Why is it Important to Anxiety?
• How is Anxiety Controlled by the Brain and Hormones?
• Neurobiology and Neuroendocrinology of Social Attachments
• How Do These Systems Contribute to Anxiety Disorders?

Module 5: Genetics and Epigenetics

• What is Genetics and How is it Related to Anxiety?
• Domestication
• What is Epigenetics and How is it Related to Anxiety?
• How Do Genetics and Epigenetics Contribute to Anxiety Disorders?

Module 6: Personality

• What is Animal Personality?
• How Do You Measure Animal Personality?
• C-BARQ
• How is Personality Related to Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders?

Module 7: Dog Perception

• How Do Dogs See?
• How Do Dogs Hear?
• How Do Dogs Smell?
• How Do Dogs Experience Taste?
• How Do Dogs Experience Touch?

Module 8: Dog Behaviour

• What is Body Language?
• How Do We Decode the Body Language of Dogs?
• How Does a Dog Communicate Fear or Anxiety?

Module 9: Anxiety in Dogs

• What Types of Anxiety Do Dogs Experience?
• General Fearfulness or Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• Consequences of Anxiety in Dogs

Module 10: Treatment and Management of Anxiety in Dogs

• What is Behavioural Management and How Can it Treat Anxiety?
• Environmental Enrichment
• What Medications Treat Anxiety?
• Conclusion

Recognition & Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this course and achieving a passing score for the assessment, you will be issued with an international continuing education credit (CEU) certificate.

This Certificate is applicable worldwide, which demonstrates your commitment to learning new skills. You can share the certificate with your friends, relatives, co-workers, and potential employers. Also, include it in your resume/CV, professional social media profiles and job applications.

Module 1: Animal Emotions

• Introduction
• Do Animals Have Emotions?
• Why Do Animals Have Emotions? The Biology of Emotions
• What Emotions Do Animals Have?
• What Factors Influence Emotions?

Module 2: Anxiety

• What is Anxiety?
• What Types of Anxiety Exist?
• What is the Difference Between General Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders?
• What Factors Influence Anxiety?

Module 3: Physiology of Stress Systems

• What is Stress?
• What is Physiology and Why is it Important?
• The Sensory and Motor Systems
• How Do We Measure Stress in Animals?

Module 4: Neurobiology of Stress and Emotion

• What is Neurobiology and Why is it Important to Understanding Anxiety?
• What is Neuroendocrinology and Why is it Important to Anxiety?
• How is Anxiety Controlled by the Brain and Hormones?
• Neurobiology and Neuroendocrinology of Social Attachments
• How Do These Systems Contribute to Anxiety Disorders?

Module 5: Genetics and Epigenetics

• What is Genetics and How is it Related to Anxiety?
• Domestication
• What is Epigenetics and How is it Related to Anxiety?
• How Do Genetics and Epigenetics Contribute to Anxiety Disorders?

Module 6: Personality

• What is Animal Personality?
• How Do You Measure Animal Personality?
• C-BARQ
• How is Personality Related to Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders?

Module 7: Dog Perception

• How Do Dogs See?
• How Do Dogs Hear?
• How Do Dogs Smell?
• How Do Dogs Experience Taste?
• How Do Dogs Experience Touch?

Module 8: Dog Behaviour

• What is Body Language?
• How Do We Decode the Body Language of Dogs?
• How Does a Dog Communicate Fear or Anxiety?

Module 9: Anxiety in Dogs

• What Types of Anxiety Do Dogs Experience?
• General Fearfulness or Anxiety
• Separation Anxiety
• Consequences of Anxiety in Dogs

Module 10: Treatment and Management of Anxiety in Dogs

• What is Behavioural Management and How Can it Treat Anxiety?
• Environmental Enrichment
• What Medications Treat Anxiety?
• Conclusion

Entry requirements

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

Windows:

Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

MAC/iOS

OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

All systems

Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)

Students will also need access the following applications:

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Entry requirements:

Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Minimum education:

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Device requirements:

Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.

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