Canine Behaviour and Training

Do you want to pursue a career in the canine industry, without the commitment of a full degree?

This one-year full-time programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills which are necessary to professionally and ethically undertake canine behaviour and training roles, through the balance of theoretical study with applied practical experience. As a student on this course, you will use the kennel and training facilities, working with dogs from different disciplines, breeds, sizes and temperaments.

This course is aimed at students who wish to develop a career within the canine industry through the development of scientific knowledge underpinning canine behaviour and training.

Students can expect an interactive and personable learning experience that draws upon the expertise of our team of dedicated staff, with whom students can engage in study using our first-class facilities on campus. You will have regular access to canine facilities at University Centre Reaseheath, which boasts a kennel block, and both indoor and outdoor training arenas.

Whether you use this course to start your career in the canine industry or use this as a stepping stone to a Foundation Degree in Canine Behaviour and Welfare, there has never been a better time to pursue a CertHE in Canine Behaviour and Training.

Course Features

• Exciting guest lecturers (with their dogs!)

• Experience with different breeds

• Development of knowledge underpinning canine health, husbandry and welfare

• Partnerships with industry such as demonstrations from working dog professionals (including Drug, Tobacco and Explosives detection dogs, sheepdogs, Medical Detection Dogs, personal assistance dogs, and many more)

• All weather training facilities where you will have the opportunity to undertake training for a variety of purposes such as including pet dog, agility and hoopers

Career Options

• Canine rehabilitation

• Welfare officer

• Kennel manager

• Dog trainer

• Working in charity and rescue centres

• Working with service dogs

Students are expected to study and complete 120 credits which comprises six mandatory modules of study:

• Introduction to Scientific Communication
• Canine Health, Husbandry & Welfare
• Introduction to Canine Anatomy & Physiology
• Canines in Society
• Introduction to Canine Training
• Introduction to Canine Behaviour

Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and skills valued in the workplace. They include a combination of coursework and timed online assessments. Coursework may take many forms including essays, reports, leaflets, practical reports, ethograms and case studies.

Timed online assessments vary, depending on the nature of the module, but may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments, data handling questions and short answer quizzes.

The approximate percentage of the course assessed by coursework is as follows:
75% Coursework
25% Timed Online Assessments