Dogs are the best friends of mankind and are faithful to their owners. Since ancient times, dogs have been renowned for their loyalty. As an old saying goes, “a dog never shuns its owner’s home however shabby it is.” Dogs always follow their owners, protect their interests, and even share weal and woe with them at critical moments. In many countries, various kinds of beautiful dogs have become the most popular family pets.
This course aims to introduce the origin and biological characteristics of companion dogs, the nutrition and feeding methods, dog selection, dog care in special period, beauty care and grooming, behavior training, health care, etc in eight chapters. Through this course, you can not only learn more about companion dogs, but also understand how to tend your dogs appropriately and appreciate your friends’ dogs.
The course is targeted at full-time students of all majors in colleges and universities, students of relevant majors in vocational and technical colleges, pet owners with biology background, technical personnel or pet trainers engaged in pet industry (pet beauty salons, pet supplies stores, pet hospitals, pet training centers, etc.), and other dog lovers.
1.1 Origin and History of Dogs
1.2 Roles and Benefits of Dogs
1.3 Body Structure and Appearance of Dogs
1.4 Biological Characteristics of Dogs
1.5 Behavioral Characteristics of Dogs
1.6 Body Language of Dogs
Chapter 2. Breeds
2.1 Introduction to Dog Breeds
2.2 Introduction to Sporting Group
2.3 Introduction to Hound Group
2.4 Introduction to Working Group
2.5 Introduction to Terriers
2.6 Introduction to Toy Group
2.7 Introduction to Non-Sporting Group
2.8 Introduction to Herding Group
Chapter 3. Selecting Companion Dogs and Raising Puppies
3.1 Preparation Before Raising a Dog
3.2 Aspects Concerning the Selection of Companion Dogs
3.3 Procedures and Methods of Selection
3.4 Care of Newborn Puppies and Suckling Puppies
3.5 Care of Weaned Puppies and Little Puppies
Chapter 4. Raising and Caring for Adult Companion Dogs
4.1 Nutrition
4.2 Dog Food Formulation
4.3 Commercial Dog Food
4.4 Daily Care
Chapter 5. Dog Care at Special Period
5.1 Oestrus
5.2 Breeding
5.3 Care During Pregnancy and Delivery
5.4 Nursing of Postpartum and Lactational Dogs
5.5 Care of Old Dogs
Chapter 6. Beauty Care and Grooming
6.1 Concept of Dog Grooming
6.2 Common Tools for Grooming and Hair Cutting
6.3 Common Bath Products
6.4 Care Products
6.5 Basic Care-Combing
6.6 Basic Care-Bathing
6.7 Basic Care-Body Parts
6.8 Beauty Care
Chapter 7. Behavior Training
7.1 Physiological Characteristics
7.2 Reflex Activity
7.3 Main Stimuli Used in Dog Training
7.4 Basic Methods of Dog Training
7.5 Basic Principles of Dog Training
7.6 Puppy Training
7.7 Basic Training and Special Skills Training
Chapter 8. Health Care
8.1 Daily Management
8.2 Vaccination
8.3 Debugging Dogs
8.4 Prevention and Treatment of Common Diseases
8.5 Common Infectious Diseases
Final exam
