Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) (with Foundation Year)

You’ll gain an in depth understanding of the key topics in the field of animal behaviour and training. Core subjects will range from management and training of the animal, to the physiology of animal behaviour. You will engage in practical activities across a wide range of species including not only dogs but many of the other animals held within our 70 species collection. Your studies will prepare you for entering a diverse animal sector, from running your own private enterprise to large charitable and commercial organisations. You will be able to engage in activities training animals for standard husbandry and management right up to supporting the wellbeing and recovery of animals displaying problematic behaviours.

Your engagement with industry placements and real-world case studies throughout the three years, as well as the clear focus on how to communicate effectively with animal caregivers, will prepare you well for your future career. By tailoring your industry placement and research project on dogs you will be able to focus your award on the area you wish to specialise in.

This course and its training are underpinned by the strictest ethics and supported by the latest scientific evidence. You’ll learn from the latest advances in the field and use industry-standard technologies.

*UK Pet Food 2023

Recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC)

This programme has been formally recognised with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) Programme Recognition Committee to deliver the academic elements necessary for an individual to achieve ABTC recognition as:

Animal Trainer (AT) – during year 1 Animal Training Instructor (ATI) – during year 2 Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) – during year 2 Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) – during year 3

An individual who has met the ABTC knowledge and understanding (academic) requirements, and who wishes to be ABTC registered will then need to undertake an assessment of the performance criteria via an ABTC Practitioner Organisation. Students will be supported with this process throughout their study.

Find out more about the benefits of becoming an ABTC practitioner.