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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 is a qualified registered veterinary nurse and has a professional teaching qualification. Caroline is also an animal behaviourist and runs a referral clinic in Yorkshire. She is a full member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and is one of only a small number of specialists to have achieved the status of Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour Training Council. Caroline recently appeared as the animal specialist on a 20 part, Channel Four TV series ‘Embarrassing Pets’ and has written articles for peer reviewed veterinary publications. She is the author of two books: Fear and Anxiety in Dogs and Demystifying Feline Behaviour.

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Course Includes

  • 8 Modules
  • 4 Hours of Webinars
  • Downloadable Resources
  • No Exams!
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Lifetime Access
  • Platform Features

    • Learn At Home
      Flexibility to learn at your own pace
    • Dark Mode Switch
      Reduces eye strain at night                    
    • Device Compatible
      Computers, tablets & smartphones
    • Help & Support
      Tutorial and technical support included
    • Secure Payments
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4.8 58 Reviews

Reviews

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.

by Sarah Whem 20/11/2023

Found this course extremely valuable, with extensive amounts of information provided, alongside additional resources to aid further understanding and learning.

by Dawid Firkowski 20/11/2023

very well.

by Megan Brailsford 20/11/2023

I found this course helpful in solidfying knowledge and gaining new techniques and understanding, i have a reactive dog myself and i am already the behaviour nurse at work so this is helping set up my ‘Anti Social club’ for canines that need that extra help and understanding as well as the owners!

by Chloe Potts 20/11/2023

This course is thorough and explains everything clearly. I enjoyed completing this and like that you can complete it at your own speed.

by Monica Gameiro 10/10/2023

This course is filled with extensive high quality information, presented in an easy to digest format. I feel extremely confident with what I have learnt and look forward to putting the knowledge into practice when running my grooming parlour.

by Kimberley Sacker 14/06/2023

Thoroughly enjoyed learning with Caroline. A well laid out course with detailed information. A great source as a refresher or those new to canine behaviour management

by Carolina Fernandez Sanchez 25/05/2023

Interesting course when you learn the basic of behaviour

by Katherine Clark 20/03/2023

loved this course! Although I would say start with smaller courses and build up, I’d never done any behavior type courses before and what I knew I’d just learned from training my own dogs and reading on the internet in magazines etc. I then signed up to the advanced course! But it is set up and explained in such a way that even people with little experience can understand it you just might have to keep going back into past modules more to remind yourself.