Canine Foundations is proud to provide training programs designed specifically for front-line personnel to develop both verbal and non-verbal skills and mitigating job-related personal safety challenges.
Canine Foundations employs highly qualified and skilled individuals to lead our continuing education and training programs in the corporate environment. Our subject matter experts provide comprehensive training to equip your staff with the knowledge and expertise needed to perform their duties with proficiency and confidence.
We offer both pre-developed and custom-designed training programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization. In addition to custom staff training, Canine Foundations also provides consulting services for facility design, as well as procedure and protocol development.
Flexible delivery options are available to accommodate the individual business requirements of each client. Join us and elevate your professional capabilities with Canine Foundations' specialized training programs, designed specifically for professionals within the Municipal Law Enforcement and Animal Shelter industry.
All of Canine Foundations’ Continuing Education programs are grounded in the Hierarchy of Behavior Change Procedures developed by Dr. Susan Friedman, PhD, and align with the CCPDT Humane Hierarchy. This structured, evidence-based model guides the development of behavior change plans that prioritize reinforcement-based strategies, regulate the use of aversive methods, and reflect ethical standards and real-world complexity. Our commitment is to ensure the well-being of the animals we serve while supporting the professional growth of those who care for them. Our flexible delivery options are tailored to meet the specific business needs of our clients.
Many of Canine Foundations' continuing education courses are accredited for continuing education credits by reputable organizations such as the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians (OAVT), the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants (IAABC), and the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). Custom-developed courses can be submitted for continuing education credits upon the client request.
The target audience for this course includes; Municipal Law-Enforcement Officers, Animal Control Officers, Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians and Service Professionals.
Participants will learn basic handling methods that will reduce the stress levels of the dog to promote safer and more predictable behaviour, reducing the potential of injury to both the dog and handler.
Participants learn to promote calm behaviours, encourage positive introductions, implement safety procedures, and identify volatile or difficult dogs.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of conducting a dog bite evaluation in a fair and compassionate manner that focuses on community safety.
Building on the skills from Part One: Canine Bite Assessment, this advanced course provides a deeper analysis of dog bite investigations through real-world case studies.
Fundamentals of DOLA & Maximizing Public Safety is a four-hour workshop that is designed to introduce participants to DOLA, the purpose of the law, and how to effectively enforce the statute and regulations.
Are you an Animal Control Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, or Court Professional tasked with enforcing the Dog Owner’s Liability Act (DOLA)? Elevate your expertise with our comprehensive training course tailored specifically for you.
This course provides Municipal Officers specific training for developing both verbal and non-verbal skills to address the most common challenges they face while performing their duties.
The target audience for this course includes Animal Shelter Care Providers, Canine Rescue Staff & Volunteers, Foster Parents, Kennel Attendants, Canine Behaviour Consultants & Obedience Trainers.
This 4-hour course provides participants with the most up-to-date and scientifically sound material regarding feline handling and health care.
This course emphasizes professional and humane animal handling and focuses on topics such as species identification, denning / feeding habits, and humane methods to discourage wildlife from problematic locations.
This self – defense module introduces the basic skills you need to physically control offenders/subjects in potentially dangerous situations, to prevent the escalation or repetition of violence.
Canine Foundations OC Instructors are Certified and provide the manufacturers instructional course developed by Safariland/DEF TECH.
The ASP Expandable Baton Certification teaches Law Enforcement and Security professionals tactical baton fundamentals in an operational setting.