Course Overview

This short course aims to give you further insight into the fascinating world of dog behaviour.

This course has been designed for dog owners who are eager to understand more about their canine companions and for people who work with dogs and wish to extend their knowledge base and enhance their skills further.

Over a3 week programme you will learn about more about animal and human behaviour before moving on to applying the knowledge to problem solving and putting in interventions for your canine companions.

The three theory sessions in the classroom will cover, animal behaviour, theories of evolution, as well as nature vs nurture, neural mechanisms, hormones, social behaviour before moving to the other end of the lead and looking more at human behaviour and case studies.

The course has been developed with and will be delivered by a qualified behaviour practitioner with a wealth of industry experience.

The sessions will take place at our Cannington campus for3 hours on a Monday evening for 3 consecutive weeks.

Tea and coffee will be provided at each session.

Units of study/what is involved

  • Animal Behaviour
  • Theories on Evolution
  • Nature vs Nurture
  • Neural Mechanisms
  • Sex and the influence of hormones
  • Human Behaviour
  • Functional Assessments, Interventions and Problem Solving on the practical session out of doors with dogs known to the trainer.

Assessment Methods

No formal assessment however a Bridgwater & Taunton College certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the programme.

Course Summary

Course Title Intermediate Canine Behaviour and Training
Entry Requirements

It is expected all learners will have completed the Introductory course to Canine Behaviour and Training as well as a continuing interest and passion to understand dogs and to improve their welfare through positive training. A willingness and commitment to learning.

Attendance Requirements Candidates must be able to commit to attending all sessions and have undertaken the Introductory course or have some previous knowledge of canine behaviour.
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Spotlight

I'm really proud of what I've achieved so far. I've never been a confident person, so the thought of work experience and spending time with a group of strangers seemed impossible. Now everything's changed - I completed work experience with the National Animal Welfare Trust at Heaven's Gate and met some lovely people. This valuable experience reinforced that looking after animals really is my dream job.

Molly Brown- Level 1 Diploma in Animal & Horse Care

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