About Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical), BSc (Hons) - at Hartpury University
Turn your passion for training animals into a rewarding career with our Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) degree. You’ll gain hands-on experience with our diverse collection of 70 species, including dogs, while connecting with leading trainers, scientists, and behaviourists across the UK.
With over 12 million dogs in UK households – and pets playing a central role in so many lives – there’s never been a greater demand for skilled specialists in animal behaviour and training. At Hartpury, you’ll gain the expertise to meet this need and make a real difference in the lives of animals and their owners.
You’ll gain an in depth understanding of the key topics in the field of animal behaviour and training. Core subjects will range from management and training of the animal, to the physiology of animal behaviour. Engagement with practical activities, industry placements and real-world case studies throughout the course will prepare you for a future career in a diverse sector - from routine training for husbandry right through to managing animals with problematic behaviours.
This course and its training are underpinned by the strictest ethics and supported by the latest scientific evidence. You’ll learn from the latest advances in the field and use industry-standard technologies.
*UK Pet Food 2023
Recognised by the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC)
This programme has been formally recognised with the Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) Programme Recognition Committee to deliver the academic elements necessary for an individual to achieve ABTC recognition as:
- Animal Trainer (AT) – during year 1
- Animal Training Instructor (ATI) – during year 2
- Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) – during year 2
- Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) – during year 3
An individual who has met the ABTC knowledge and understanding (academic) requirements, and who wishes to be ABTC registered will then need to undertake an assessment of the performance criteria via an ABTC Practitioner Organisation. Students will be supported with this process throughout their study.
Find out more about the benefits of becoming an ABTC practitioner.
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