COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology

AB03 YOU AND YOUR DOG
A Foundation Award to help you understand the true nature of your dog and benefit all the more from sharing your life with him. Explore your relationship with this devoted yet mischievous and affection-loving yet highly specialised social carnivore whose behaviour and very design has been honed by becoming our ‘best friend’ and working companion.

Written and tutored by Professor Peter Neville.

OCN Accreditation - Foundation Level 9 Credits. Click Here for details of accreditation.

Written and tutored by leading canine behaviourist, Professor Peter Neville, this course is primarily designed for anyone who is thinking of purchasing a new puppy or adult dog from a breeder, or adopting a dog of any age and type from an animal welfare centre. The course is also designed to be enjoyable and informative to study for existing owners who would like to understand their pet better from a behavioural point of view.

Through coursework assessment at each of the six stages, You and Your Dog enables young or inexperienced dog owners to achieve and demonstrate an accredited level of qualification in canine behaviour, training, nutrition and care. It will enable students to demonstrate their knowledge, integrity and commitment to owning a dog to a breeder or animal welfare centre where they are intending to acquire their dog or puppy.

The course can be completed in a minimum of 6 weeks if necessary, and is independently accredited by the Open College Network at Foundation Award level.

What the student will learn

Unit 1:	The Origin of the Dog. How dogs really evolved from wolves and why the different types and breeds have different needs.
Unit 2:	Socialisation, Handling and Habituation. Behavioural development and how to provide appropriate levels of early experience and opportunity to maximise your puppy's confidence and potential as a successful pet.
Unit 3:	Influence of Environment and Lifestyle. How home environment and lifestyle needs to be matched to a dog's needs.
Unit 4:	Communication and Basic Parenting. How to relate to your dog.
Unit 5:	Fit for Life! Exercise, Nutrition, Feeding and Stimulation. Understanding the inter-relationship between good nutritional, physical and psychological care.
Unit 6:	Basic Training. How to communicate with your dog and train him using modern motivational cues and kind, effective techniques.

Course Details

Course Type:	Correspondence.
Course Format:	Each Unit of the course notes is e-Mailed out to students as a separate e-Book. Students also have access to the COAPE Student Resource Centre where additional support is available online.
Course Duration:	Can be completed in 6 weeks, maximum time allowed is 6 months. Roll on - roll off: Start at any time of the year.
Course Cost:	OCN registration deposit £45 + Course fee £145.
Payment Options, Terms & Conditions:	Please click on an 'Enrol' button below for details. NOTE: You are NOT COMMITTING YOURSELF TO ANYTHING by clicking on this button.

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