Companion Dogs · NICS-04
Advanced Canine Behaviour
30-day advanced canine behaviour course from NICS. Learn structured case assessment and behaviour modification planning for separation anxiety, resource guarding, reactivity and more.
- Advanced
- 30 days
- ₹29,999
- Onsite · Indore
About this course
Advanced Canine Behaviour is a 30-day professional training programme that takes the Foundation-level referral-boundary presentations — separation anxiety, resource guarding, leash reactivity and inter-pet tension — along with fear-based behaviour in under-socialised and rescued dogs, and trains the learner to assess, plan, implement and adjust a complete behaviour modification programme for each.
Learners build a structured case-history and antecedent-behaviour-consequence (ABC) assessment methodology, design graduated desensitisation and counter-conditioning protocols, and learn to measure progress objectively across sessions rather than relying on impression alone. Client compliance coaching becomes a central skill, since a behaviour modification plan only succeeds if it is followed correctly between professional sessions.
The responsibility carried at this level is substantial: learners are managing real behavioural cases with genuine welfare and, in some presentations, safety implications, and are assessed on their ability to hold a case over multiple sessions, recognise when a plan is or is not working, and know precisely where the boundary of Advanced-level scope sits relative to the Specialist and Aggressive Behaviour Control pathways.
This course builds directly on Introduction to Canine Behaviour and prepares the learner for the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme, where case complexity, severity and professional consultancy responsibility all increase further.
Who this is for
- Graduates of Introduction to Canine Behaviour (Foundation)
- Aspiring canine behaviour consultants seeking full case-management competence
- Professional trainers whose client work regularly surfaces moderate behavioural cases beyond simple management advice
- Shelter and rescue professionals working with under-socialised or fearful dogs
- Learners progressing toward the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme
What you will learn
Theory
- Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence (ABC) analysis as a structured method for understanding why a behaviour occurs and persists
- Systematic desensitisation and counter-conditioning protocol design, including criteria for session pacing and progression
- Conditioned emotional responses, and the difference between graduated exposure and flooding
- Trigger stacking and cumulative stress, and how to build a management plan that accounts for it
Practical
- Taking a complete, structured behavioural case history
- Designing a graduated intervention plan for a specific presentation and household
- Running and adjusting a multi-session desensitisation and counter-conditioning programme
- Measuring behavioural progress objectively using session records
Professional Application
- Coaching a client to implement a behaviour modification plan correctly between sessions
- Documenting a case in a format suitable for professional or veterinary-behaviourist handover
- Recognising when a case has stalled, regressed, or moved beyond Advanced-level scope
Safety & Welfare
- Risk assessment specific to resource guarding, reactivity and inter-pet cases
- Quality-of-life assessment for a dog undergoing a sustained behaviour modification programme
- Clear escalation and referral procedures when a case presents new risk
Problem Solving
- Diagnosing why a behaviour modification plan has stalled
- Distinguishing a normal, expected plateau from a genuine regression
- Adjusting plan pacing, criteria or approach based on session data rather than assumption
Curriculum highlights
- 1 Separation Anxiety (Moderate Cases)
- 2 Resource Guarding (No Bite History)
- 3 Leash Reactivity (Moderate, Fear- or Frustration-Based)
- 4 Multi-Pet Household Tension
- 5 Fear-Based Behaviour & Confidence Rehabilitation
Day-by-day structure
The 30-day programme is organised around case-methodology training followed by applied casework across each presentation area.
| Day | Focus | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Case Methodology | Case history-taking, ABC analysis, intervention plan design, session progression criteria, documentation standards |
| 4–7 | Separation Anxiety Casework | Assessment, graduated absence-duration protocol design, departure-cue desensitisation, applied practice |
| 8–11 | Resource Guarding Casework | Assessment, trigger mapping, counter-conditioning protocol design, applied practice |
| 12–15 | Leash Reactivity Casework | Threshold assessment, fear versus frustration diagnosis, counter-conditioning protocol design, applied practice |
| 16–19 | Multi-Pet Household Casework | Assessment, resource-separation and reintroduction protocol design, applied practice |
| 20–23 | Fear & Confidence Rehabilitation | Assessment, systematic desensitisation programme design, applied practice |
| 24–26 | Client Compliance Coaching | Structured client-teaching practice across all five presentation areas |
| 27–28 | Referral & Documentation | Case summary writing; referral criteria review across all five areas |
| 29 | Troubleshooting Clinic | Deliberate stalled-case scenarios; diagnosis and plan adjustment practice |
| 30 | Final Assessment | Theory assessment; full case-methodology practical assessment across a novel scenario |
Outcomes
- Take a complete, structured behavioural case history
- Conduct an Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence analysis to diagnose the true cause of a behaviour
- Design a graduated desensitisation and counter-conditioning intervention plan for separation anxiety, resource guarding, leash reactivity, multi-pet tension, and fear-based behaviour
- Measure behavioural progress objectively across a multi-session programme
- Coach a client to implement a behaviour modification plan consistently
- Recognise a stalled or regressing case and adjust the plan accordingly
- Document a case to a professional, referral-ready standard
- Correctly identify when a case exceeds Advanced-level scope and requires referral
Frequently asked questions
Who can join this course?
This course is for graduates of Introduction to Canine Behaviour (Foundation), aspiring canine behaviour consultants, and professional trainers whose client work regularly involves moderate behavioural cases.
Is previous experience required?
Yes. Completion of Introduction to Canine Behaviour, or demonstrated equivalent competence in behavioural recognition and referral judgement, is required before starting this course.
How much practical training is included?
This course combines structured methodology instruction with substantial applied casework, including supervised and scenario-based practice across all five presentation areas covered.
What theory is taught?
Learners study Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence analysis, systematic desensitisation and counter-conditioning protocol design, conditioned emotional responses, and latent inhibition.
What training methods are used?
This course uses management, systematic desensitisation and counter-conditioning exclusively. Flooding and confrontational or punishment-based methods are explicitly rejected and are not taught.
Does this course cover aggression?
This course covers resource guarding without a bite history, moderate leash reactivity, and multi-pet tension without an injurious fight history. Cases involving a bite history or established aggression are referred to the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme or the Aggressive Behaviour Control pathway.
How is the course assessed?
Assessment is competency-based, covering theory, the learner's ability to manage a complete case from history-taking to documented outcome, and professional skills including client coaching and case documentation.
Where can these skills be used professionally?
Graduates apply these skills in sustained private behavioural consultations, shelter and rescue rehabilitation programmes, and any professional role requiring structured, multi-session case management.
What is the next course in this pathway?
Graduates progress to the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme, which extends this case-management methodology to complex, multi-issue and higher-risk cases.
What professional pathway does this course support?
This course is the third stage of the NICS Canine Behaviour pathway, following Introduction to Obedience, Advanced Obedience and Introduction to Canine Behaviour, and leading to the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme.
Does completing this course guarantee employment or a training business?
No. This course provides structured professional training in advanced canine behaviour skills. It does not guarantee employment, income or business outcomes, which depend on the individual's further study, experience and effort.
How much does Advanced Canine Behaviour cost?
The course fee for Advanced Canine Behaviour is ₹29,999.
How long does Advanced Canine Behaviour take to complete?
Advanced Canine Behaviour runs for 30 Days.
What level is Advanced Canine Behaviour?
Advanced Canine Behaviour is an Advanced-level course, building directly on the skills taught in its Foundation-level course.
Which NICS pathway does Advanced Canine Behaviour belong to?
Advanced Canine Behaviour sits within the Companion Dogs pathway at the National Institute of Canine Studies.
Is Advanced Canine Behaviour conducted online or in person?
Advanced Canine Behaviour is delivered onsite through hands-on, in-person training at NICS.
What topics are covered in Advanced Canine Behaviour?
Advanced Canine Behaviour covers: Separation Anxiety (Moderate Cases), Resource Guarding (No Bite History), Leash Reactivity (Moderate, Fear- or Frustration-Based), Multi-Pet Household Tension, Fear-Based Behaviour & Confidence Rehabilitation.
What will I be able to do after completing Advanced Canine Behaviour?
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Take a complete, structured behavioural case history Conduct an Antecedent-Behaviour-Consequence analysis to diagnose the true cause of a behaviour Design a graduated desensitisation and counter-conditioning intervention plan for separation anxiety, resource guarding, leash reactivity, multi-pet tension, and fear-based behaviour Measure behavioural progress objectively across a multi-session programme Coach a client to implement a behaviour modification plan consistently Recognise a stalled or regressing case and adjust the plan accordingly Document a case to a professional, referral-ready standard Correctly identify when a case exceeds Advanced-level scope and requires referral
Who is Advanced Canine Behaviour designed for?
Graduates of Introduction to Canine Behaviour (Foundation) Aspiring canine behaviour consultants seeking full case-management competence Professional trainers whose client work regularly surfaces moderate behavioural cases beyond simple management advice Shelter and rescue professionals working with under-socialised or fearful dogs Learners progressing toward the Canine Behaviour Specialist programme Completion of Introduction to Canine Behaviour, or demonstrated equivalent competence in behavioural recognition and referral judgement, is required before starting this course.
Do I need to complete another course before Advanced Canine Behaviour?
Yes — Introduction to Canine Behaviour (Foundation) is the recommended course to complete before starting Advanced Canine Behaviour.
What can I study after completing Advanced Canine Behaviour?
Graduates of Advanced Canine Behaviour can progress to Canine Behaviour Specialist to continue building their skills in the Companion Dogs pathway.
What is the NICS course code for Advanced Canine Behaviour?
Advanced Canine Behaviour is listed under NICS course code NICS-04.
How do I enrol in Advanced Canine Behaviour?
You can enrol in Advanced Canine Behaviour by selecting it in the NICS course catalogue and sending your enquiry via WhatsApp, or by using the enquiry button on this page.
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