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California Riding Magazine • September, 2010 Dogs Deserve The Best Too |
After the successful introduction of the Equine Anatomy Online Course last year, Caninology and Equinology® are pleased to bring the same opportunity to dog owners and professionals. We are now accepting registration for our brand new free Canine Anatomy Online class, which is a complete overview of canine musculoskeletal anatomy and an introduction to the therapeutic handling of dogs. This course is a prerequisite for Caninology’s signature foundation canine massage course, and is an excellent complement to any work with the canine species. Part of the success of Equinology’s EQ 50 Equine Anatomy course is the “multimedia” presentation of materials and an online forum where you can discuss your studies with fellow students, and this course is designed on the same model. The group is moderated by its author, international instructor Beverly Adams who teaches the Caninology Canine Body Worker® Certification course worldwide. The material presented in the course builds on itself in a logical fashion, from the bones on out, so that it can be easily understood regardless of your learning style. You can download the course manual and study at your own pace. Learning exercises at the end of each chapter lead you to different online resources and get you thinking creatively about learning canine anatomy. While there is a always a bit of memorization to do, we have found that this approach — emphasizing interaction and independent thinking and research at your own pace — is the most enjoyable way to learn. Debranne Pattillo, Equinology and Caninology CEO, states, “Our online equine anatomy course was given the ‘thumbs up’ by over 1000 participants. We were anxious to offer a similar opportunity to dog owners who wanted to be more educated regarding their pet’s care, as well as to provide a serious introduction to canine anatomy for those pursuing professional careers in the canine health care and science field. I was pleased to get feedback from some practicing equine professionals that our EQ 50 class filled in some necessary blanks, and also that horse owners felt more confident about making educated decisions about their animal’s care. Owners and professionals alike have appreciated the expert-moderated online community as a way to share information.”
Caninology and Equinology continue to strive to raise the bar for education about complementary animal care. Detailed information about medical terminology, anatomy, joint function and biomechanics should be part of any serious course of training for canine massage, stretching or any of the various complementary modalities. Anyone you choose to work with to offer bodywork to your dog should be well versed in anatomy, directional terms, and medical terminology so they can talk with other team members. This preparatory course is a solid foundation for any course of study you choose to pursue in the canine health and science field, and will help support you to be a better spokesperson for your pet in matters of healthcare. Additionally the course offers 50 Continuing Education Hours for members of the National Certificate Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) which an association for licensed human massage therapists. Questions about this course can be answered by e-mailng the Equinology office at equinologyoffice@gmail.com or calling 707-884-9963 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
To keep up on the latest offerings, news in the industry and articles relating to your animal’s care, subscribe to the quarterly Equinology/Caninology Newsletter by going to www.equinology.com/info/subscribe.asp. It will prompt you to input your e-mail address. Your address is only used for the newsletter and will allow you access to archived newsletter. In these you will find tips and “how to massage” articles, reviews on Equinology’s favorite books and other interesting items! New equine anatomy color charts by Equus magazine art director and illustrator, Celia Strain are now up and available for purchase by visiting https://marketplacemimeo.com/equinology.
Press release provided by Equinology. |
