Welcome to Learn Canine! Formerly known as Canine Culture we have been offering these courses since 2001. We have combined tried and tested techniques used for the past three decades, with the latest in academic research to bring you the ultimate in instructor training in South Africa. All aspects of instruction are covered - right from theory and lesson structure through to management and operational standards. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries.

Learn Canine combines the extensive dog training/behaviour experience of Shannon McKay MSc with the latest in scientific research to bring a treasure trove of knowledge to the enthusiast or aspirant professional. Content is based on tried and tested protocols and strategies to provide user- friendly and effective knowledge. Read more...

Our modules are comprehensive and cover a multitude of factors which are required for offering quality canine coaching. Modules include practicals and hands-on demonstrations of techniques and methods Read more...

Contact us at info@learncanine.com to receive a full prospectus of the modules that we offer. Read more...

2023 bookings are now open. Spaces are limited

Learn Canine combines the extensive dog training/behaviour experience of Shannon McKay MSc with the latest in scientific research to bring a treasure trove of knowledge to the enthusiast or aspirant professional. Content is based on tried and tested protocols and strategies to provide user-friendly and effective knowledge. Read more...

Our modules are comprehensive and cover a multitude of factors which are required for offering quality canine coaching. Modules include practicals and hands-on demonstrations of techniques and methods Read more...

Contact us at info@learncanine.com to receive a full prospectus of the modules that we offer. Read more...

Welcome to Learn Canine! Formerly known as Canine Culture we have been offering these courses since 2001. We have combined tried and tested techniques used for the past three decades, with the latest in academic research to bring you the ultimate in instructor training in South Africa. All aspects of instruction are covered - right from theory and lesson structure through to management and operational standards. Feel free to contact us if you have any queries.

Canine instructing courses - puppy and obedience

Course Author and Head Tutor

Shannon McKay authored the course. She holds an MSc (Zoology) and a cum laude BSc Honours (Zoology) degree both from the University of the Witwatersrand. Shannon is also a senior accredited animal behaviour consultant (canine: 1998) with the Animal Behaviour Consultants of SA©™, has a certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour from the University of Pretoria and is a Super Pup Gold certified trainer. She has spoken at numerous seminars and authored multiple articles appearing in worldwide publications. She has also contributed to veterinary textbooks and is a guest blogger on Ian Dunbar’s website, Dog Star Daily. Shannon established the McKaynine Training Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1999 and due to the rapid growth of the centre Shannon was motivated to offer instructor courses, which she started in 2001 under the Canine Culture banner. While these courses were initially intended purely to develop instructors for McKaynine, the courses gained credibility very quickly and soon other training schools were sending their instructors on this course. Since then McKaynine has grown to multiple branches catering to hundreds of dogs and handlers per week. The Learn Canine courses combine nearly 30 years of involvement in the dog training field with the latest academic research, allowing Shannon to take what we are learning from science and put this knowledge into daily practical use. Shannon has trained numerous animals for television and print commercials and also trained the first dogs in South Africa to be used as a wildlife scat detection dogs (featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, BBC Channel 5 and Bush Radar). Shannon pioneered a new canine-scenting application for use in scent research and she is currently developing a protocol for certification of biological detection dogs. She bred and campaigned harlequin Great Danes and had the top harlequin kennel in South Africa from 2005 – 2009 after which work pressures led to a break from showing and breeding. Shannon has handled many types of dogs in the breed ring also competed occasionally in the working disciplines, mainly agility and dog jumping, gaining qualifications in these disciplines. Shannon's vision for Learn Canine is twofold: • to provide high quality, useful information to enable aspirant professionals to provide exceptional dog training classes to the public • give owners, who want to increase their knowledge of their dog, the insight of a trainer's experience.

2022 bookings are now open. Spaces are limited

Course Author and Head Tutor

Shannon McKay authored the course. She holds an MSc (Zoology) and a cum laude BSc Honours (Zoology) degree both from the University of the Witwatersrand. Shannon is also a senior accredited animal behaviour consultant (canine: 1998) with the Animal Behaviour Consultants of SA©™, has a certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour from the University of Pretoria and is a Super Pup Gold certified trainer. She has spoken at numerous seminars and authored multiple articles appearing in worldwide publications. She has also contributed to veterinary textbooks and is a guest blogger on Ian Dunbar’s website, Dog Star Daily. Shannon established the McKaynine Training Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1999 and due to the rapid growth of the centre Shannon was motivated to offer instructor courses, which she started in 2001 under the Canine Culture banner. While these courses were initially intended purely to develop instructors for McKaynine, the courses gained credibility very quickly and soon other training schools were sending their instructors on this course. Since then McKaynine has grown to multiple branches catering to hundreds of dogs and handlers per week. The Learn Canine courses combine nearly 30 years of involvement in the dog training field with the latest academic research, allowing Shannon to take what we are learning from science and put this knowledge into daily practical use. Shannon has trained numerous animals for television and print commercials and also trained the first dogs in South Africa to be used as a wildlife scat detection dogs (featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, BBC Channel 5 and Bush Radar). Shannon pioneered a new canine- scenting application for use in scent research and she is currently developing a protocol for certification of biological detection dogs. She bred and campaigned harlequin Great Danes and had the top harlequin kennel in South Africa from 2005 – 2009 after which work pressures led to a break from showing and breeding. Shannon has handled many types of dogs in the breed ring also competed occasionally in the working disciplines, mainly agility and dog jumping, gaining qualifications in these disciplines. Shannon's vision for Learn Canine is twofold: • to provide high quality, useful information to enable aspirant professionals to provide exceptional dog training classes to the public • give owners, who want to increase their knowledge of their dog, the insight of a trainer's experience.

Content

All modules have been carefully structured to include in-depth knowledge about how a

dog's behaviour develops right through to the "nuts and bolts" of actually running

classes.

Modules include practicals and demonstrations where applicable. Please contact us as info@learncanine.com for a full prospectus. All lectures and practicals are held in Honeydew, Gauteng.

Behaviour 2 - B2

Impact of domestication Behavioural development of the canine Neurological aspects of socialisation Early environment impact The physiology of learning Instructor 2 - I2 Role of the instructor Handler types and goals Motivating handlers Handler management What dogs need from their handlers Relationship between dog and owner Healthy boundaries Teaching tips and proxemics Instructor 4 - I4 Recognising unbalanced dogs Understanding unbalanced dogs Dealing with unbalanced dogs Dealing with dog aggression Training and effect on behaviour Trouble shooting with exercises Games for classes Obedience 1 - O1 Syllabus - beginner obedience Goals for intermediate obedience Syllabus - intermediate obedience Training exercises for classes Trouble-shooting common problems Digging, chewing Boisterous behaviour Separation anxiety General dog management

Behaviour 1 - B1 The dog’s systems and senses How a dog’s perception colours his world Stages of canine development Specific requirements of dog breeds Limitations of training iro genetics Instructor 1 - I1 Learning theory Learning processes for dogs and humans Training techniques Conditioning, reinforcers and punishers Learned helplessness All positive myth Instructor 3 - I3 Class promotion and administration Time and class management Gradings and examinations Supporting material First aid Training equipment, aids and grounds Homework

Puppy 1 - P1 Syllabus – puppy classes Training exercises for puppy classes Trouble-shooting common problems Toilet training Digging, chewing Boisterous behaviour Separation anxiety General puppy management

Content

All modules have been carefully structured to

include in-depth knowledge about how a dog's

behaviour develops right through to the "nuts and

bolts" of actually running classes.

Modules include practicals and demonstrations where applicable. Please contact us as info@learncanine.com for a full prospectus. All lectures and practicals are held in Honeydew, Gauteng.

Behaviour 1 - B1 The dog’s systems and senses How a dog’s perception colours his world Stages of canine development Specific requirements of dog breeds Limitations of training iro genetics Behaviour 2 - B2 Impact of domestication Behavioural development of the canine Neurological aspects of socialisation Early environment impact The physiology of learning Instructor 1 - I1 Learning theory

Learning processes for dogs and humans Training techniques Conditioning, reinforcers and punishers Learned helplessness All positive myth Instructor 2 - I2 Role of the instructor Handler types and goals Motivating handlers Handler management What dogs need from their handlers Relationship between dog and owner Healthy boundaries Teaching tips and proxemics Instructor 3 - I3 Class promotion and administration Time and class management Gradings and examinations Supporting material First aid Training equipment, aids and grounds Homework Instructor 4 - I4 Recognising unbalanced dogs Understanding unbalanced dogs Dealing with unbalanced dogs Dealing with dog aggression Training and effect on behaviour Trouble shooting with exercises Games for classes Puppy 1 - P1 Syllabus – puppy classes Training exercises for puppy classes Trouble-shooting common problems Toilet training Digging, chewing Boisterous behaviour Separation anxiety General puppy management Obedience 1 - O1 Syllabus - beginner obedience Goals for intermediate obedience Syllabus - intermediate obedience Training exercises for classes Trouble-shooting common problems Digging, chewing Boisterous behaviour Separation anxiety General dog management

Modules

Once you have enrolled you will receive your unique log-in details, which are coded to the modules you have enrolled in.

Please click on the relevant buttons towards the bottom of this page to open your module.

System Requirements • Most browsers are compatible with Learn Canine module viewing (Windows: Internet Explorer 8 and later, or Microsoft Edge, or Google Chrome or Firefox. Mac: Safari 7 and later or Google Chrome) • To view the videos you will need Adobe Flash Player 10.3 or later (Windows 8: Flash player is integrated with Explorer. Windows 7: Click here for the download) Viewing • Due to the volume of information, modules are best viewed on a laptop or desktop • Preview modules: accessible with all devices (laptop, desktop, phone, tablet) • Access-controlled modules: accessible only with laptop and desktop - no phone or tablet access available Access & User Information • Access is limited to a one-month period from the time that your log-in details are received • The module will keep track of where you left off, so no need for you to remember • Quiz scores are kept as part of your module and you can review quizzes at any time • IP addresses are noted for users and are limited to one per user - multiple IP addresses accessing on a user's log-in details will result in immediate non-access to the module, so please always use the same computer to access a module • A user guide is included in each module, but if you have any questions please contact us userhelp@learncanine.com

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Modules

Once you have enrolled you will receive your unique

log-in details, which are coded to the modules you have

enrolled in.

Please click on the relevant buttons towards the

bottom of this page to open your module.

System Requirements • Most browsers are compatible with Learn Canine module viewing (Windows: Internet Explorer 8 and later, or Microsoft Edge, or Google Chrome or Firefox. Mac: Safari 7 and later or Google Chrome) • To view the videos you will need Adobe Flash Player 10.3 or later (Windows 8: Flash player is integrated with Explorer. Windows 7: Click here for the download) Viewing • Due to the volume of information, modules are best viewed on a laptop or desktop • Preview modules: accessible with all devices (laptop, desktop, phone, tablet) • Access-controlled modules: accessible only with laptop and desktop - no phone or tablet access available Access & User Information • Access is limited to a one-month period from the time that your log-in details are received • The module will keep track of where you left off, so no need for you to remember • Quiz scores are kept as part of your module and you can review quizzes at any time • IP addresses are noted for users and are limited to one per user - multiple IP addresses accessing on a user's log- in details will result in immediate non-access to the module, so please always use the same computer to access a module • A user guide is included in each module, but if you have any questions please contact us userhelp@learncanine.com

Contact Us • info@learncanine.com • www.learncanine.com

Contact Us • info@learncanine.com • www.learncanine.com