405 - Gait and Structure

Course Title: Gait and Structure - 405

Credits: 2

Instructor: Susan Dillon, Dip.NS., Dip. C.N., Dip.ACBS., Dip.CFNA.

Course Description

This course explores body and head type, front and rear assemblies, and how body structure influences performance. It also examines the terminology used for describing gait and locomotion. This module will provide an understanding of how and why the canine body moves the way that it does. This module is evaluated by way of written assignments.

Course Texts

  • Jumping A to Z by Christine Zink and Julie Daniels
  • Peak Performance by Christine Zink DVM, Ph.D.

Schedule

The course begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 2 months for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be.

Prerequisites

404

Tuition

$200 Cdn. (Currency Converter) + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.comhttp://www.amazon.comhttp://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student LibraryCanadian Residents 5% GST.

Enrollment

Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.


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