Course curriculum

  • 1
    Introduction to Basic Canine Volunteer Training
    • Chapter 1: Introduction to Basic Canine Volunteer Training
    • Welcome From the Behavior Team!
    • Canine Color Codes
    • Canine Volunteer Trainings
    • The Purpose of Socialization
    • Dogs and the Shelter Environment
    • Chapter 1 Knowledge Check
  • 2
    Philosophy & Approach
    • Chapter 2: Philosophy & Approach
    • The Five Freedoms
    • Fear Free
    • The Canine FAS Scale
    • Canine Consent Matters
    • Chapter 2 Knowledge Check
  • 3
    Positive Reinforcement
    • Chapter 3: Positive Reinforcement
    • What is Positive Reinforcement?
    • Tiny Treats!
    • Countercondition
    • A Dog's View
    • Dominance Debunked
    • Positive Reinforcement in Action
    • Chapter 3 Knowledge Check
  • 4
    Canine Body Language
    • Chapter 4: Canine Body Language
    • Canine Body Language
    • Eyes
    • Ears
    • Mouth
    • Tail
    • Coat & Body Posture
    • Whole Body in Context
    • Displacement Signals
    • Fiddle Behaviors
    • Facial Stress
    • Conflicting Feelings
    • Frustation
    • Chapter 4 Knowledge Check
  • 5
    Green and Orange Dogs
    • Chapter 5: Orange and Green Dogs
    • Orange vs Green Dogs
    • Loving Green Dogs
    • Consent is Key
    • Hands-Off Enrichment
    • Chapter 5 Knowledge Check
  • 6
    In the Kennel
    • Chapter 6: In the Kennel
    • Before Entering a Kennel
    • How to Enter & Exit a Kennel
    • How to Safely Greet a Dog
    • Staying Safe in the Kennels
    • Helpful Treats
    • Chapter 6 Knowledge Check
  • 7
    Basics of Enrichment
    • Chapter 7: Basics of Enrichment
    • Why Enrichment is Important
    • In-Kennel Enrichment
    • Steps of Enrichment
    • Approved Foods for Canine Enrichment
    • Approved Materials for Canine Enrichment
    • Additional Canine Resources
    • Chapter 7 Knowledge Check
  • 8
    Shelter Safety
    • Chapter 8: Shelter Safety
    • Kennel Cards
    • Volunteer Observation Forms
    • Volunteer Whiteboard
    • Puppy Room
    • Loose Dog!
    • Bites & Injuries
    • Clothes & Shoes
    • Chapter 8 Knowledge Check
  • 9
    Final Quiz
    • Final Quiz Instructions
    • Final Quiz
  • 10
    Next Steps
    • Congrats! Here's what's next...
    • Additional Canine Resources