1. biological data
1.1. temp
1.1.1. New node
1.2. heart rate
1.3. respiration rate
1.4. life span
1.5. body weight
2. senses
2.1. smell
2.2. hearing
2.3. vision
2.4. touch
2.5. taste
3. breeds
3.1. 1. Toys
3.2. 2.Terriers
3.3. 3. Gundogs
3.4. 4. Hounds
3.5. 5. Working dogs
3.6. 6. Utility
3.7. 7. Non sporting
4. evolution
4.1. domestication 50,000yrs ago
4.2. bred for different uses
5. records
5.1. health
5.1.1. medications
5.2. vacinations & worming
5.3. registration
5.4. businesses
5.4.1. consent form
5.4.2. fees estimates
5.4.3. contact details
6. behaviour
6.1. hunting
6.2. body language
6.3. vocalisations
7. breeding
7.1. gestation 63days approx
7.2. puberty, sexual maturity 5 to 24 mths
7.3. oestrus cycle
7.4. mating
7.4.1. "tie"
7.5. pregnancy diagnosis
7.6. litter size 3 \ 8 pups
7.7. weaning 2.5 to 3wks start, weaned by 6wks
8. development
8.1. Neonateal
8.1.1. transitional
8.1.1.1. socialisation
8.1.1.1.1. Juvenile
9. ID
9.1. sex
9.1.1. by external genitalia
9.2. tattoo
9.3. microchip
9.3.1. permanant but need scanner
9.4. tags / collar
9.4.1. can be lost
10. Handling and restraint
10.1. approaching
10.2. chains, leads, collars, harnessess, halti, catch pole
10.3. muzzles
10.4. lifts
10.4.1. small dog
10.4.2. large dog
10.4.3. injured
10.5. removing and placing in cages and pens
10.6. restraining
10.6.1. examination
10.6.2. for iv injection
10.7. administering medication
10.8. weighing
11. desexing
11.1. ear tattoo left ear
11.2. reduces health probs
11.3. easier to manage
11.4. no unwanted puppies
12. digestive system
12.1. teeth
12.1.1. 2 sets, adult and baby
12.1.2. dental hygine
12.1.2.1. diet
12.1.2.2. brushing
12.1.2.3. bones, dental chews
12.1.3. incisors, canines, pre molars, molars
12.1.4. can be used to indicate age
12.2. simple
12.2.1. small caecum
12.2.2. relatively short intestines
13. Nutrition
13.1. feeding hazards to humans
13.1.1. bites
13.1.2. zoonotic diseases
13.1.3. contamination from foods
13.2. requirements
13.2.1. water
13.2.2. protien
13.2.3. vitamins
13.2.4. minerals
13.2.5. fats
13.2.6. carbohydrates
13.2.7. energy
13.3. feeding problems
13.3.1. bloat
13.3.2. fights
13.3.3. choking
13.3.4. food safety
13.3.4.1. use by date
13.3.4.2. correct storage
13.3.4.3. undamaged packaging
13.4. complete and balanced commercial diet is easiest way to ensure nutritional requirements are met.
14. enrichment
14.1. toys
14.2. exercise
14.3. socialisation
14.4. obedience training
14.5. food items and bones
15. Health
15.1. parasites
15.1.1. external
15.1.1.1. fleas
15.1.1.2. mites
15.1.1.3. ?ring worm
15.1.1.4. mange
15.1.2. internal
15.1.2.1. intestinal worms
15.1.2.1.1. tapeworm
15.1.2.1.2. hookworm
15.1.2.1.3. whipworm
15.1.2.1.4. roundworm
15.1.2.2. heart worm
15.2. vacination
15.2.1. parvovirus
15.2.2. hepatitis
15.2.3. distemper
15.2.4. kennel cough complex
15.3. health assessment
15.3.1. signs of distress
15.3.1.1. heart rate
15.3.1.2. respiratory rate
15.3.1.3. vocalising
15.3.1.4. hiding
15.3.1.5. reluctance to move
15.3.1.6. change in normal body temp
15.3.2. signs of disease
15.3.2.1. vomitting
15.3.2.2. diarrhoea
15.3.2.3. temp changes
15.3.2.4. behavioural changes
16. Housing
16.1. kennel design
16.1.1. materials
16.1.2. size
16.1.3. indoor / outdoor / both
16.2. security
16.3. shelter
16.4. temp, ventilation, humidity
16.5. bedding
17. Codes of Practice
18. Transport
19. routine care
19.1. Hygine
19.1.1. Cleaning kennels, runs, pens
19.1.2. cleaning feed and water bowls
19.1.3. bedding changed, washed