Diploma in Canine Breeding and Genetics
Purpose: This Certificate/Diploma is designed for breeders, dog professionals or individuals interested in enhancing their study of dogs. Emphasis will be on the biology, evolution, genetics, and the early environmental influences on dogs.
Certificate/Program Goals
• To understand the links between behavior and the origin, evolution, genetics and biology of the dog.
• To understand how the evolutionary background, biology, and genetics, impact canine behavior.
• To understand how the early experiences of canines impact their behavior.
• To understand how the prenatal and postnatal environment can be optimized to affect a canine's development and behavior.
• Gain an understanding of basic genetics.
Program Curriculum (Courses Required)
- Dog Orgin and Early History
- Breeding and Whelping
- Imprinting Puppies with Humans for a Lifetime of Positive Interaction
- Dog Breeding and Genetics
- Canine Behavioral Biology
Delivery: Online
Tuition:* $950 (U.S.) or £620.00 (UK) Live or OnDemand
Time Frame: Can be completed at your convenience but the entire Certification must be completed within one year of the start date of the first course. LIVE courses are a specified length of time and must be completed within that time period.
Diploma Information: It is accepted in the scientific community that the principles of natural and selective breeding show themselves in the resulting animal's behavior as well as its physical characteristics. Studies tell us that genetics determine aproximately 60% of behavior and the environment ("how," "when" and "what" in the raising of the dog) determine approximately 40%, as long as those environments are within a normal range of experiences. Since it is possible to exert a great deal of control over the genetic and rearing environments of canines, this Diploma is essential for a complete understanding of dogs in our society.
Accreditation through the IACCETD.
What you will earn:
- The PCS-IACCETD—Breeding and Genetics Diploma will be provided when all required courses have been satisfactorily completed.
- Eligible to use PCS-IACCETD: Breeding and Genetics after your name.
- Eligible for Professional Canine Specialist (PCS-IACCETD) membership.
For more information on these Certifications: Call or Write: Cheryl Asmus 877-652-3915 cheryl@etrainingfordogs.com in North America or Nichola Moore 028 91 450585 iaccollege@aol.com in the United Kingdom.
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* Diploma cost is slightly higher than taking one course at a time to cover International accreditation costs.
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