Course description
Develop your understanding of managing animal behaviour, developing treatment plans, and working with clients. Study with the Pet Behaviour Academy at Writtle College.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Our course is aimed at animal science graduates or professionals who are already working in the area of pet behaviour, and looking to further their education.
Our course will suit you if you're an animal science graduate or professional looking to further your education.
Training Course Content
In this module, you'll:
- examine the causes of problem behaviour, differential diagnoses, and treatment options
- explore adjuncts to behavioural therapy such as psychopharmacology, pheromona therapy, nutraceuticals and complementary therapies.
Course delivery details
This is one of four pet behaviour and welfare modules offered at Writtle College. The others areApplied Behaviour and Training,Developing Clinical Practice, andProfessional Practice and Legislation.
Our pet behaviour and welfare modules are available as online courses for you to top-up your education. You can complete individual modules or purchase all four as a package.
The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) recognises these modules are meeting some of the knowledge and understanding required for the roles of animal trainer, animal training instructor, animal behaviour technician and clinical animal behaviour. On successful completion of the end of module assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion that can be used as part of the ABTC APEL process.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
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Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
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