Dog Care: Professional Manual – PetFacts™

by Dr David M. Horan

BVSc MRCVS BSc PGDipEd TAE40110

Veterinarian, Biology Educator & Science Teacher

This Book contains essential information regarding the professional care and suited to Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Nurses, Animal Care Workers and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

NB: Available NOW in these formats – Kindle eBook and Print on demand Paperback & HardCover.

Each title in the PetFacts™ Series is a Professional Manual as used in Training Organisations and day-to-day workplaces alike. These are essential texts for Veterinarians, VNs, Vet Technicians, Animal Attendants and anyone who works with animals as well as the average pet owner.

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CONTENTS

Part A Identifying Dogs

Topic 1 Basic Dog Biology & Physical Characteristics
Topic 2 Identifying Dogs by Breed Group
Topic 3 Recognised Dog Breed Groups in Australia
Dog Breed Names– Demystified!
Potential Problems related to dog breeds / characteristics
Topic 4 Identifying Individual Dogs
Topic 5 Dog Legislation
Dog Breeds banned in Australia

Part B Behaviour Development & Handling

Topic 6 Innate Dog Behaviours
Senses
Social Organisation & Behaviour
Territories
Communication
Communicative behaviour in Dogs
Topic 7 Puppy Development
Distinguishing between Juvenile & Adult Behaviour
Principles of Dog Training
Topic 8 Behaviour Problems in Dogs
Topic 9 Enrichment for Domestic Dogs

Part C Handling & Restraining Dogs

Topic 10 Handling Dogs
Muzzles
Topic 11 Restraining Dogs for Examination
Topic 12 W(O)HS & Safe Handling
Topic 13 Safely exercising Dogs
Topic 14 Transporting Dogs
Topic 15 Freighting Dogs by air, rail and road

Part D Routine Procedures

Topic 16 Routine Observations
Topic 17 Daily Procedures
Topic 18 How to Age a Dog
Topic 19 How to Sex a Dog
Topic 20 How to Weigh a Dog
Topic 21 How to empty a Dog’s Anal Glands
Topic 22 Routine Health Procedures

Part E Checking the health of an animal

Topic 23 Health Assessment
Terminology
Topic 24 Signs of Ill Health in Dogs
Topic 25 Distant Exam
Body Condition ScoreTopic 26 Close Exam
Examining a patient – Cardinal Signs
Patient Examination Record Forms

Part F Dog Health & Disease

Topic 27 Admission Procedures in case of Disease
Topic 28 Health Care & ProphylacticTreatment

Part G Dog Grooming

Topic 29 Grooming Equipment
Topic 30 Bathing & Brushing Dogs
Topic 31 Clipping Dog’s Hair
Topic 32 Clipping Dog’s Nails
How to Stop Bleeding Nails

Part H Dog Nutrition & Feeding

Topic 33 Dog Digestive System
Topic 34 Basic Nutrition & Feeding Dogs
Basic Nutrition
Feeding Dogs
Topic 35 Feeding for the Life Stage
Topic 36 Feeding dogs in a boarding establishment
Toxic Foods for Dogs
Tables of Minerals and Vitamins
Topic 37 W(O)HS Feeding Hazards & Risk Control

Part I Dog Housing & Bedding

Topic 38 Dog Housing
Topic 39 Dog Bedding
Topic 40 NSW Code of Practice for Dog Housing

Bibliography

Category: eBook - Kindle Format

Description

Description

Dog Care: Professional Manual

You will find each of these texts including Dog Care: Professional Manual an extremely useful reference book and practical guide that you can carry with you on your phone or tablet so that it is available when and where you need it 24/7.

Dog Care: Professional Manual

©2022 – 2025

This Book is an integral part of these courses:

PetSkills™ Animal Studies Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Walker Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Doggy Day Carer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Trainer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Puppy Preschool Leader Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Dog Groomer Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Pet Store Attendant Certificate (Level 1) International Course

PetSkills™ Kennel Attendant Certificate (Level 1) International Course

What’s in Our Courses:

Each Course is made up of 9 Units.

Each Unit includes a Theory and Practical Workbook that you complete and return to the Academy for Assessment.

The Theory part of the Unit is made up of a mixture of questions, exercises, assignments and/or reports.
The Practical part is made up of specially chosen skills – activities, worksheets, and/or projects – some have videos illustrating important aspects (Skills).
The Practical Assessment involves the student practising the skill with an animal care professional such as a Veterinary Surgeon or Kennel Manager in their location. Then Videoing the student undertaking the skills.
The only prerequisites are a computer (and internet connection), mobile phone or video camera, a professional to do the practical skills with, this book and, of course, enrolling in the course online.
All courses are available worldwide – in fact Globally!
All Responses must be in English.
On successful Completion of the course you get a certificate – Certificate Qualification (Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Diploma as appropriate) – that you can print off, suitable for framing.