Continuing education course
Dog behavior & training for TFA
Officially recognized additional qualification through AG-TFA is being applied for
Date: June 24, 2026 to September/October 2026
Lecturers: Dr. Alexandra Knipf and Dr. Ursula Breuer
Guest lecturers: Elena Züfle and others
Scope: approx . 108 teaching units
Location: Online & relexa hotel Stuttgart
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Target group and learning objective: This continuing education course is aimed at veterinary assistants and veterinarians with an interest in dog behavior, training, and practical advice.
The aim is to develop skills in ethology, training, stress reduction, and behavioral diagnostics in order to implement practical solutions and provide professional support to dog owners.
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Online
Wed, June 24 – Sun, June 28, 2026 | daily 9:00 a.m. – approx. 4:30 p.m.
- Ethology, expressive and social behavior
- Anatomy, neurophysiology, and kinesiology
- Problem behavior, behavioral problems, and behavioral disorders: anxiety (separation anxiety, noise anxiety, etc.), aggression, repetitive disorders, foreign dogs and their special characteristics
- Health vs. illness: organic causes of behavioral problems Pain recognition, neurological and other organic causes
Mon, August 31 – Sun, September 6, 2026 | daily from 9:00 a.m. to approx. 4:30 p.m.
- Monday, August 31, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Training Theory & Practice - Tuesday, September 1, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Medical training & stress reduction in veterinary practices and instruction of dog owners for treatments at home (including sedation decisions) - Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
and Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Animal welfare in veterinary medicine and dog training: theoretical principles, practical exercises on tools that violate animal welfare, current trends & risks - Friday, September 4, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hazard prevention and avoidance: Dogs in the family, dogs and children, hazards in public, dangerous dogs and state regulations, households with multiple dogs
Additionally: Selection and fitting of muzzles with a specialist
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Health vs. illness: recognizing organic causes of behavioral problems and initiating further investigations. Medical history of incontinence, dementia, etc. Case studies, case work, and practical training based on real cases. - Sunday, September 6, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Puppy training – practical advice for dog owners (house training, staying alone, environmental influences). Advice before buying a dog – small dog breeds
Online
September/October 2026 – Dates to be announced (evening and/or weekend dates)
- Communication, psychology, dealing with patients and pet owners, including practical exercises in role-playing. Euthanasia and grief in veterinary practice.