Animal care: recognise signs of fear, anger and excitement in a dog

Challenge reference: 5720

Notional learning hours  10
Level Entry 3
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will be able to identify fear, anger and excitement in a dog and what causes each emotional state.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Identify signs of fear in a dog and what can cause a dog to feel fearful.

  2. Identify signs of excitement in a dog and what can cause a dog to feel excited.

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Observe a dog, in real life or a video recording, for an agreed length of time 
    • Keep a record of  each time the dog shows fear and identify what was happening at the time
    • Discuss with another person what things make the observed dog feel afraid
    • Observe a dog, in real life or a video recording, for an agreed length of time
    • Record each time the dog shows excitement and identify what was happening at the time
    • Discuss with another person what things make the observed dog feel excited
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