(Short Course) Introduction to Dog Behaviour and Training

What you will study

• Introduction to dog behaviour Interpreting body language, Dominance – a scientific evaluation, appropriate socialisation and early training (crating, muzzling, life skills for dogs, ethical training)
• Introduction to learning theory – associative and non-associative learning processes Key concepts of dog training – techniques, methods, equipment
• Key terms and definitions – e.g. chaining, back-chaining, reinforcement schedules
• Training plan development – health and safety, timing, incremental steps, operational criteria, factors which may influence a plan.

Please note that we are unable to permit students to bring their own dogs in for the sessions.  
All of the dogs who will be assisting at the practical sessions are fully trained and risk assessed.  
The practical sessions not only focus on dog skills but they are also an opportunity to look at practical training skills too.  

Entry requirements & applying

Please note that we are unable to permit students to bring their own dogs in for the sessions.  
All of the dogs who will be assisting at the practical sessions are fully trained and risk assessed.  
The practical sessions not only focus on dog skills but they are also an opportunity to look at practical training skills too.  

Teaching & Assessment

• Online Test - which will include questions relating to the behaviour of canines and their development and dog training terms and their application. This may include but not be limited to interpreting body language, developmental periods, socialisation and factors which may influence behaviour.
• Training plan - Students will develop and implement a training plan to train a simple behaviour using an appropriate method and technical terms, the plan will include a section on health and safety.

Fees & funding

£95

For current staff/students/ NCAR volunteers please contact shortcourses@wrexham.ac.uk to request a discount code for a reduced fee

Do you live in Wales? We have a number of funding opportunities available, please complete the form below to find out if you are eligible to study this course for free. Apply now via this form.

Course Dates

If you would like to find out more about future dates for this course, register your interest. 

Please note that we are unable to permit students to bring their own dogs in for the sessions.  
All of the dogs who will be assisting at the practical sessions are fully trained and risk assessed.  
The practical sessions not only focus on dog skills but they are also an opportunity to look at practical training skills too.