Advanced Certificate in Canine Fear, Anxiety & Aggression

Written by: Caroline ClarkClinical Animal Behaviourist, Qualified Registered Veterinary Nurse, Qualified Teacher & Published Author

This veterinary approved and externally accredited online course is written and designed by a qualified animal behaviourist with a busy behaviour referral practice. In the course you will learn how the dogs brain, genetics, breeding and environment affect behaviour. You will also learn canine body language and how to assess emotions, along with socialisation and other critical phases in a dog’s life. Fear, anxiety, frustration, reactivity and how to work safely with dogs are also covered in depth.

The course is made up of multiple learning processes, such as written content, webinars, downloadable resources, directed tasks, recommended reading and references. There are no exams, but to obtain your certificate you must answer some multiple choice questions at the end of each module.

There is a final assessment which is designed to help you bring together and apply some of the knowledge you have acquired throughout your studies on this course. This is not a marked piece of work but, to gain your certificate, you will need to provide some feedback and make notes in the form provided.

Course aims:

  • To learn about the dogs brain and how genetics, breeding and environment affect behaviour.
  • To understand how dogs learn.
  • To have a solid understanding of canine body language and how to assess emotions.
  • To learn about behavioural development – socialisation and other critical phases in their life.
  • To learn how fear, anxiety and frustration impacts on aggression.
  • How to manage and deal with reactivity safely.
  • How to work safely with dogs and preventing problems in the workplace.
  • To learn about mental enrichment and how to harness a dog’s natural senses.
  • See full course curriculum below.

Course features:

  • Written by an experienced, qualified animal behaviourist with a busy behaviour referral practice.
  • Easy-to-digest lessons give you the flexibility to learn at home at your own pace.
  • Over 4 hours of recorded webinars, which are slides presented with a voiceover.
  • A comprehensive list of references and related research for each module.
  • Factsheets, questionnaires, templates and other helpful resources.
  • Tutor and technical support available.
  • Lifetime access to dip in and out of the course whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
  • CPD Certificate of completion.
  • CPD Transcript for prospective employers.
  • CPD Reflection for professional portfolio and CPD log.
  • Case Studies E-Book
  • Works on computers, tablets & smartphones.
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Suitable for:

  • Veterinary nurses
  • Vets
  • Animal behaviourists
  • Kennel workers
  • Dog trainers
  • Dog wardens / community officers
  • Rescue centre workers
  • Pet professionals
  • Dedicated dog owners

Note: The Advanced Certificate in Canine Fear, Anxiety & Aggression and The Advanced Certificate in Feline Fear, Anxiety & Aggression share some content. However, although many of the module titles are the same, the course is written with an emphasis on the particular species you are studying.

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About your tutor

Caroline Clark

Caroline has a long and varied career working with companion animals. After many years working as a veterinary nurse she attended teacher training college and pursued a career in education - teaching veterinary nursing and other animal related subjects. Caroline's interest in behaviour led her to Southampton University where she gained a post graduate diploma in companion animal behaviour counselling and, after qualifying in 2006, she opened her own behaviour referral clinic in Yorkshire . She is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and is one of only a relatively small number of specialists to have achieved the status of Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) with the Animal Behaviour Training Council. (ABTC). Caroline is the author of two books: Fear and Anxiety in Dogs, published by Crowood Press and A Professional's Guide to Feline Behaviour, published by CRC Press. Caroline has also written several articles for veterinary journals, is a public speaker and has appeared as the animal specialist on the 20 part, Channel Four TV series, ‘Embarrassing Pets’ which is still aired worldwide.

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  • No Exams!
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by Lauren Smith 30/09/2024

Interesting course, with many elements I hadn’t considered before.

by Neve Hutchinson 19/09/2024

I particularly liked learning about learning theory, holistic therapies and methods of behavioural modification. It was so interesting how all stages of life can effect a dogs behaviour including from birth (even during gestation) to adulthood and becoming a senior.
The content was easy to understand and apply to day to day work. It was very informative but also engaging.
I found the whole course helpful and all of the different facts, methods of behavioural modification and factors I can apply to my work and recommend things to clients to use outside of the vet practice and at home.
This course has already helped my in my career as I have started socialisation clinics and also using these methods and information to aid canine behaviour and prevent fear and anxiety of coming to the vets.
I would highly recommend this course if you are wanting to get involved with canine behaviour and helping then feel more comfortable and reduce anxiousness.

by Katie Carmichael 18/09/2024

Highly recommend, I am a qualified veterinary nurse and I will use this knowledge within practice

by Samantha McKenzie 25/08/2024

Loved this course, went into to a good amount of detail, found it interesting and enjoyable. Learnt a lot and look forward to learning more as a dog lover.

by Joanna Travers 16/07/2024

even as an experienced vet picked up a lot of knowledge , liked the size of the modules . always difficult to fit in with vetting full time but the lifetime access was both a blessing and a curse! Its taken me a long time to finish but will defiitely use it and further study

by Lucy Grix 16/07/2024

I found the set up of the course very good, easy to follow and create notes from.

by Rachael Sims 22/05/2024

Can follow the course at your own pace, very informative, lots of extra reading/ studies, easy to follow. Pdfs that can help if your going down the behaviourist route. Definitely recommend.

by Rosemarie Hundal 24/03/2024

I would highly recommend this course as interesting, engaging and clearly taught. The course was broken down into segments with multiple choice quizzes at the end of each section. At least for me, this works well for my brain to break down information and review and test myself. I have now access to a great deal of knowledge and resources that I have already used to improve the lives of my own animals but hopefully others as well.

by Sioned Lloyd 09/03/2024

Very well structured, lots of useful information.

by Megan Evans 24/01/2024

Really insightful course that can be carried out at your own pace! Content was easy to understand, engaging and easily put into practice in the real world whether you are a veterinary professional, a dog owner or someone who is just keen on learning more about dog behaviour.

by Sophie Ellis 11/01/2024

I have found this cause really helpful in giving me a starting point for behaviour and a basic understanding on multiple areas. Useful information on common behavioural issues and how to help treat this. Also enjoyed discussion about nutrition and supplements with behaviour as I would like to know more about the holistic ways to manage behaviour.

by Lisa Abery-Henning 11/01/2024

A brilliant course going in to more detail than you think you will ever need UNTIL you start application. Then you realise you need every piece of detail. Fascinating as well as educational.

by Holly Tunney 01/12/2023

very in formative course, it goes into a lot of detail, quite comprehensive

by Leah Unwin 23/11/2023

Very useful content and was easy to understand and follow.