Educational
Objectives
Greater
Coastal Canine
Academy
evolved with a mission: to provide
education
to our canine community.
Below are those topics that we feel all dog
owner’s should know in order to
be
a better informed owner.
Puppies
From the time they are on the ground they start to evolve. This subject will
include everything from behaviors they develop in the litter, to how they evolve
into adults. This topic
will also address nature vs. nurture. Any and all aspects of
raising a puppy are included.
How Dogs Learn
This will be one of the most important topics that any dog owner needs to know
in
order to be successful in training any dog. Being able to
read a dog, and how
a dog matures
during the learning process is key to knowing your dog. Our job as
the human is to teach our dogs how to not only live
in a human world, but to
thrive in a human world. How a
puppy develops coping skills, as well as how
important it is to allow the puppy to learn without stress, is also important
information.
The Canine Human
Relationship
Building trust, establishing leadership vs. dominance and most importantly being
a fair teacher are crucial in any Canine/Human Relationship. A bond is needed in
order to create the cooperative relationship that all pet dog owner’s desire.
It is important to understand how certain
negative behaviors develop, such
as
aggression, dominance, and separation anxiety, and how with proper imprinting
they can be avoided.
A
strong foundation is needed
in order to be able to successfully train a dog.
The effects of over indulgence in the human/canine relationship is crucial in the
development of a
young puppy.
Obedience Training
Once a foundation is built, trust is established, and boundaries have been set,
obedience training is the integral part of your commitment that solidifies your
role as pack leader.
We offer training, from simple manners, such as walking on
a leash, to competition or advanced obedience. Developing handling skills,
using the proper training equipment, utilizing hand and voice commands, are
all
covered. Understanding the importance of the three phases of training;
The Imprinting Phase, The Teaching
Phase, and the Proofing Phase.
Canine Health Care
Basic knowledge of vaccination protocols, and general health care such as
heartworm prevention, bloat, poison plants, and flea and tick prevention.
Encouraging the importance of spaying and neutering as it relates to the overall
health of the dog. We are also active in The Canine Cancer
Awareness Foundation.
Nutrition
Canine Nutrition is on the fore front of all pet dog owners minds. Providing the
necessary nutritional requirements is essential in keeping our dogs healthy and happy.
What role does
the AAFCO play in determining what our dogs eat. You will learn to
read dog food labels, and know how
to determine what is in dog food. Choosing
a premium dog food vs. a cheap commercial food, and how we are
weakening our
dogs immune systems by using cheap foods.
Conventional
medical care VS. Holistic care
This is the newest controversy in the canine world. Do we vaccinate, or not, do
we use NSAIDS or herbs to relieve pain. It is important to be abreast of all the
latest information in
all forms of health care as it
applies to our dogs.
Dog Organizations
The AKC is the top breed organization in the country. We will look at all the
protocols and standards they require as they pertain to pure bred dogs. We will
address pedigree’s and how
to read them. You can obtain all necessary information
on this subject by visiting their website at: www.akc.org
Our
resource
center
We have a large selection of books that address many of the topics we promote.
We invite you to come visit, sit and relax, and explore those area’s that interest
you the most.
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