Dog walkers, canine professionals, volunteers and owners
Approaching a Frightened or Lost Dog Safely
Learn how to read the situation, reduce pressure and make safer decisions when faced with a frightened or lost dog.
1 modules · 6 lessons 5 CPD points 1h 30m Certificate on completion
What you'll learn
- Why frightened and lost dogs can behave very differently from normal
- How to recognise important signs in a dog's body language
- Common approach techniques that can actually make the situation worse
- How to reduce pressure and make yourself less threatening
- When attempting to approach or catch a dog could create additional danger
- How to move from first contact towards a safe and controlled recovery
About this course
Course content
1 modules · 6 lessons · self-paced
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Module 1
Approaching a Frightened or Lost Dog Safely
Six focused lessons on reading the situation and responding safely.
- Why Lost Dogs Behave Differently
- Reading the Dog Before You Act
- The Approach That Often Goes Wrong
- How to Make Yourself Less Threatening
- When You Shouldn't Approach at All
- From First Contact to Safe Recovery
Final Assessment: Approaching a Frightened or Lost Dog Safely
Final assessment · pass mark 75%