Course description
Get an introduction to skills and requirements relating to the para-professional field of pet behaviour counselling, and prepare for work in this industry. 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.
Training Course Content
This module covers:
- legislation and insurance requirements
- professional practice such as working with veterinary professionals
- introduction to regulating bodies
- business skills
- the use of technology for behaviour counselling and concomitant services for the behaviour professional.
Course delivery details
It will discuss challenges for the professional counsellor and strategies for maintaining the health and safety of all concerned as well as the mental health of the practitioner.
This is one of four pet behaviour and welfare modules offered at Writtle College. The others areApplied Behaviour and Training,Clinical Animal Behaviour, andDeveloping Clinical Practice.
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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