Steve Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 O.K. Here's the deal. We are going to give away some Canine Foster Carers Courses for the next 7 days - until 2pm on the 20th of September. If you are a Foster carer or thinking of becoming a Foster Carer for any rescue group or for MDBA Pacers and you nominate someone for an MDBA Dog owners Choice Award in any category in the next 7 days we will enrol you as an MDBA student and allow you to do the Foster Carers Course free of charge. The Canine Foster Carers course : has been developed to meet a need in the Canine Rescue field and to encourage volunteer participation. We hope to reduce the number of dogs unnecessarily killed in shelters and pounds by introducing people to the concept and basic skills needed by people who would like to rescue dogs from being put to sleep in pounds/shelters. This course is recommended for people who feel they may be able to temporarily provide food, care, and shelter for shelter animals in their own home until a permanent home can be found. Unit 1 Basic Foster Care duties and responsibilities. Unit 2 What to look for in a rescue group and how to find a reputable rescue group Unit 3 Emergency first aid, handling grooming and disaster management Unit 4 Cleanliness and hygiene, common diseases and their prevention, Nutrition and feeding, Zoonotic diseases Unit 5 Ethics and legislation, networking and support groups. Unit 6 Deciding what type of dog would most suit your lifestyle. Preventing burnout and record keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Where will the course be held? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Where will the course be held? All of our courses are done via correspondence so it makes no difference where you live. This one will be delivered via email. You send back the assignments via email. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Can I enrol now that I have submitted a nomination please?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steve Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Yep and yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 I've submitted a nomination too. I've been wanting to become a foster carer and will be able to do so once my old girl passes on - it wont be possible with her now. So a course will get me on the right track! And I don't care who I foster for - might even become and MDBA Pacers girl! Julie will you let us know how we take the next step after this to participate in the course? Also, we have the capacity to create a secure kennel at our place. We have a carport enclosed on 3 sides (2 sides are tin to roof height and 1 side is a 6 foot timber fence) with a concrete floor and small patch of garden/dirt. When I am able to foster I also thought it might be an option to fence in this area as a secure kennel at my own cost? Is there a need for something like this for outdoor dogs that need temp care or for quarantine? Would MDBA Pacers be able to give me advice on how to create a good set up? Any other dogs we take on would be indoor/outdoor dogs. I live in the suburbs but everyone in my street and behind me has one or 2 dogs. Probably getting ahead of myself.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I've submitted a nomination too. I've been wanting to become a foster carer and will be able to do so once my old girl passes on - it wont be possible with her now. So a course will get me on the right track! And I don't care who I foster for - might even become and MDBA Pacers girl!Julie will you let us know how we take the next step after this to participate in the course? Also, we have the capacity to create a secure kennel at our place. We have a carport enclosed on 3 sides (2 sides are tin to roof height and 1 side is a 6 foot timber fence) with a concrete floor and small patch of garden/dirt. When I am able to foster I also thought it might be an option to fence in this area as a secure kennel at my own cost? Is there a need for something like this for outdoor dogs that need temp care or for quarantine? Would MDBA Pacers be able to give me advice on how to create a good set up? Any other dogs we take on would be indoor/outdoor dogs. I live in the suburbs but everyone in my street and behind me has one or 2 dogs. Probably getting ahead of myself.... Im sending out emails as the nominations come in - all you need to do is confirm you would like to do the course. Yep we have someone very qualified to help you with any construction and having some place to keep the dog secure outside is a great idea! Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllebasi Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Have also nominated, would love to be involved in this project. Todays homework actually was to find out about courses and how to do it, and also to look up how to be a wildlife carer as well. Is there a time limit as to when I need to be doing practicals, looking at moving to farm, acreage in approx 6 months/12 months, although I could start helping out now. Was very moved by the story of the paraplegic man whose dog was fostered out while he was being rehabilitated, and thats exactly what I want to start doing. (Is there any extra subjects etc, which will also involve horses, and other animals?) Thanks heaps for this opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJ Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Can I do that and the Parasitology at the same time??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Have also nominated, would love to be involved in this project. Todays homework actually was to find out about courses and how to do it, and also to look up how to be a wildlife carer as well. Is there a time limit as to when I need to be doing practicals, looking at moving to farm, acreage in approx 6 months/12 months, although I could start helping out now. Was very moved by the story of the paraplegic man whose dog was fostered out while he was being rehabilitated, and thats exactly what I want to start doing. (Is there any extra subjects etc, which will also involve horses, and other animals?) Thanks heaps for this opportunity The Foster Carers course needs to be completed with a one year time frame for when you recieve yoru course. Its all designed to be completed regardless of where you live or what your situation is. We have some students who are in 7 different countries too. There will be opportunities for you to do an elective after you have finished this one which focuses on other animals . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 14, 2010 Author Share Posted September 14, 2010 Can I do that and the Parasitology at the same time??? The foster carers course is a walk in the park in comparison to the Parasitology one - thats about year three uni equivalent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Me too please. I have been wanting to do fostering since I got my first rescue dog from Paws rescue. NOt renting now so possible. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sllebasi Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 i would definitely love to be involved and that 12 month timeframe would work in perfectly with me. thanks heaps again for the opportunity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Please remember I dont have a clue who you are if you dont match your user name up to your real name for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Wow what an awesome response! So far we have over 100 of you enrolled for just that one course in a few days ! This is going to have a huge impact on Rescue in general and on the work Pacers can do. Anyone who is thinking of having a go at the course you dont have any longer than the 20th to take advantage of the offer to enrol for free when you lodge a nomination for the awards here. Proudly Sponsored by dogzonline! After that the price of the course is back to $68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saradale Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I've just submitted a nomination. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beltar Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I have submitted a nomination, and then emailed MDBA to apply for the course. Hope this is the correct procedure? I am looking forward learning a lot to prepare me for plans to foster at some point in the future, hope my poor old brain can cope Thanks to MDBA for this opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 It certainly looks interesting! Looking forward to having a good go at it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 What a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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