Veterinarians must continue learning to adapt to new developments in the field”

To this end, this program offers specialized knowledge to adequately create a bond with the dogs trained for Assisted Interventions while respecting their nature and understanding their way of learning.
 
All the work done with Assisted Intervention dogs must be built around the animals' well-being to ensure quality commitment and responsibility toward them. 

The compendium of contents designed by experts in the sector will be the student's main weapon to understand the fundamentals of Animal-Assisted Interventions. Thus, an in-depth review will allow students to learn about the most relevant research that proves the efficacy of these therapies, their potential benefits and the areas where they have the greatest impact.

Throughout these weeks of students will develop transversal competences at a theoretical and practical level, specifically in the therapy conducted with different types of patients and in the handling of animals most common used in AAI. They will have the ability to develop Assisted Therapy methodologies based on specific patient objectives or a systematic methodology that guarantees learning. 

All this, in a 100% online updating program, which will allow students to increase their professional knowledge and grow as veterinarians, while balancing their studies with the rest of their activities. Thus, professionals will be able to grow and position themselves in the field without leaving aside any aspect of their life.

This program is the opportunity you were waiting for to take your career to the next level and become a prestigious veterinarian in a booming sector”

This Postgraduate certificate in Canine-Assisted Interventions offers the characteristics of a high-level scientific, teaching, and technological program. These are some of its most notable features: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Breakthroughs in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Animal-Assisted Therapies
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Invest in knowledge and differentiate yourself from the competition by taking this complete academic program” 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Veterinary Medicine, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading communities and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training program designed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and extensively experienced experts in Animal-Assisted Therapies.

You will have at your disposal a complete compendium of materials in multimedia format that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The content structure has been designed by the best professionals in the Animal-Assisted Therapy sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine. This ensures that after completing the program, veterinarians will be fully qualified to work in Animal-Assisted Interventions from a multidisciplinary approach that favors both humans and animals. 

This Postgraduate certificate contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market”

Module 1. Canine-Assisted Interventions

1.1. Canine Ethology

1.1.1. Behavioral Genetics
1.1.2. Behavioral Developmental Processes in Puppies
1.1.3. Canine Communication
1.1.4. Intraspecies and Interspecies Hierarchies
1.1.5. Hormonal Influence on the Development of Canine Behaviors
1.1.6. Play Behavior

1.2. Canine Intelligence

1.2.1. Understanding Human Language
1.2.2. Problem-Solving Skills
1.2.3. Studies on the Most Intelligent Breeds

1.3. Dog Characteristics for Assisted Intervention

1.3.1. Physical Characteristics
1.3.2. Behavioral Characteristics
1.3.3. Selectively Bred or Pedigreed Dogs
1.3.4. Dogs from Shelters or Pounds

1.4. Canine Selection Methods for Assisted Interventions

1.4.1. Campbell's Test
1.4.2. Canine Behavioral Assessment and Research Questionnaire (C-BARQ)
1.4.3. The Ecological Test “Ethotest”
1.4.4. Other Protocols for Canine Selection

1.5. Training Techniques

1.5.1. Traditional Training
1.5.2. Positive Training
1.5.3. Shaping
1.5.4. Luring
1.5.5. Targeting
1.5.6. Clicker Use

1.6. Management Training Techniques

1.6.1. Propaedeutics for Learning
1.6.2. Attention to Calling
1.6.3. Walking Side by Side
1.6.4. Standing Orders
1.6.5. Muzzle Use

1.7. Training Techniques by Objectives

1.7.1. Grasping, Bringing and Releasing Objects
1.7.2. Going to a Place
1.7.3. Barking on Command
1.7.4. Behavior Imitation

1.8. Canine Handling during Sessions

1.8.1. Canine Handling and Activity Elements
1.8.2. Controlled Approach with Users
1.8.3. How to End a Session with the Dog?

1.9. Veterinary Care

1.9.1. Preventive Medicine
1.9.2. Basic First Aid
1.9.3. Genetic Problems of Common Intervention Breeds
1.9.4. Nutrition and Diet

1.10.Detecting Canine Behavior Problems

1.10.1. Stress Factors
1.10.2. Aggressiveness
1.10.3. Fear, Anxiety and Phobia
1.10.4. Impulsiveness
1.10.5. Senility

This training will allow you to advance in your acareer comfortably"