Course overview
With over 13 million dogs in the UK and 34% of households now owning a dog (World Animal Foundation 2023) there is an ever-growing demand for a range of canine related services including professional dog trainers, behaviourists, groomers, dog walkers, sitters and kennel managers as well as the rehabilitation of rescue dogs, and specialised training for assistance dogs. The canine behaviour and training sector also has great scope for self-employment and business opportunities. This foundation degree programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills which are necessary to professionally and ethically undertake canine behaviour and training roles. We do this by balancing theoretical study with applied practical experience. As a student on this foundation degree, you will work in the college kennels with a range of dogs from different disciplines, breeds, sizes and temperaments.
You will have the opportunity to undertake training for different purposes, including pet dog training and discipline specific work e.g., agility and hoopers, gaining industry experience with a number of demonstrations from working dog professionals (including Drug, Tobacco and Explosives detection dogs, sheepdogs, Medical Detection Dogs, personal assistance dogs, and many more).
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