BG203: Dog Origin and Early History National open college network accrediated certificate
NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK ACCREDIATED CERTIFICATE.
Prerequisites:
None
Course length: 6 lessons
Purpose:
To provide the information needed for a critical discussion concerning the origin and development of the domestic dog.
Course Info: Using easily understood information from biology, genetics, animal behavior, and anthropology,
this course invites critical examination of the support for the two most likely theories about the origin of the domestic
dog. The development of distinct breeds from early generalized landraces is also discussed.
- This course approved for 10 CEU's from the IAABC.
- This course approved for 6 CEU's from the CPDT.
What you can expect to learn from this Course:
● The latest information on the relationship
of dogs and wolves.
● Various ideas about what “domestication” means.
● Possible relationships
of early dogs and humans.
● The original dog’s likely appearance and behavior.
● The definition
of a “breed” and how they are developed.
Course cost:
ocn accrediated
course £300.00
non accrediated course £220.00
Instructor: Janice
Koler-Matznick, MS, Assoc. CAAB, CPDT has worked with dogs professionally in various
capacities for 35 years and has been researching the origin of the dog for fifteen years. In addition to her Masters degree
in biology, Jan is professionally certified in applied animal behavior by the Certification Counsel of the Animal Behavior
Society, and in dog training by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Her life-long interest in the behavior
of primitive dogs and wild canids has been fulfilled in her studies of New Guinea singing dogs (Canis hallstromi),
ongoing now for thirteen years. She has published scientific journal papers on the NGSD and the origin of the dog, and presented
her work at several scientific conferences, including those of the I.U.C.N. Canid Specialist Group, the Animal Behavior Society,
and the Western Division of the A.A.A.S. In addition, she has consulted on, and been featured in, several documentaries,
including National Geographic’s The Search For The First Dog, Discover Channel’s The Ultimate Guide:
Dogs, and Dogs that Changed the World for PBS.
Student
Information
This course requires participation in the Orientation Class at E-Training
for Dogs, Inc. This short class will help make sure you are prepared to participate fully in the online Webinar class environment.
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