The Animal Care College courses

...This course will provide the student with a wide range of basic information which in turn will enable him or her to progress to Introduction to Canine...

...Road walk. Return to handler's side. Walk free beside handler. Stay down in one place. Send the dog to bed. Stop the dog. Relaxed isolation...

...and having fun while training, preventing problem behaviours - and putting them right Begins: Anytime Fee: £200.00 plus VAT (tax)...

...and equip the student for entry into the higher level courses. There is a discount of 10% of the course fee if the student has successfully completed...

...them to understand equine behaviour, and includes how horses think, how they learn and how they have developed into the animal that we know today...

...Care and Management of Small Companion Animals (Open College Network Accreditation from 2009) This course is designed for those who are responsible...

...What owners expect. Why and how owners seek to change some behaviours. The psychological and physiological effects of neutering Unit 3 Canine senses...

...its successful completion will mean that the more subtle elements of feline psychology can be discussed constructively. Unit 1 How mankind perceives...

...the world of showing and breeding for those who have recently become interested in exhibiting dogs. It provides an excellent basis for further study...

...Unit 3 Replacement animals, the need for mementos, the role of veterinary surgeons and other professionals, and the role of counsellors. Begins...

...of topics and the purpose of this course to ensure that owners can be assured that their pet sitter is competent and knowledgeable. Unit 1 Basic legislation...

...Caring for Animals in Kennels and Catteries - Level 2 (Accredited by the Open College Network - The Caring for Animals Certificate, established in...

...your veterinary surgeon should be the first ‘port of call' but that general health and recovery can be greatly supported and improved by an understanding...

...be a very busy 'office' if they are to carry out their duties effectively. They are the interface between the veterinary surgeons, practice nurses...

...As at Level 1, the course work involves a dynamic and exciting blend of academic study alongside practical fieldwork and observation. It will be of interest...

...you to work with problem dogs and their owners in a professional capacity. The Advanced course provides the essential theory to enable you to diagnose the cause of problems...

...Unit 4 Aggression and how to deal with feline aggression Begins: Anytime Fee: £350 plus VAT (tax)...

...Advanced Equine Psychology This advanced course in equine psychology builds on the foundations laid down in the Introductory and Intermediate courses...

...This work requires a sound understanding of dog behaviour, and is usually carried out within the owner's home. It may include the practitioner providing...

...rescue centre staff, groomers, instructors and anyone working with dogs who is called upon to provide advice to owners or to cope with dogs that are displaying...