COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology

COAPE can offer you an appropriate study course whether you are interested in learning more about your own pet's behaviour or you are planning to pursue a more professional role in companion animal behaviour and training. COAPE offers education courses from introductory level right up to the highly regarded Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training.

The science and practical application of companion animal behaviour and training, and animal welfare, is constantly evolving and all COAPE courses are designed to offer you the most up-to-the-minute theories and practical approaches available. We pride ourselves in constantly updating our resources to include the latest new ideas and techniques.

COAPE offers a comprehensive range of correspondence, residential and practical, hands-on courses that present a fully co-ordinated approach to the way in which companion animals behave and integrate with their human families and each other.

COAPE courses in companion animal behaviour and training courses are among the very best available. Please explore our wide range of practical, theoretical and applied professional courses below.

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COAPE DIPLOMA (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE)
This course is only available to students who have successfully completed one of the qualifying courses ('C0') listed below, or who have formal qualifications to an equivalent standard

CDP DipCABT ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Diploma in the Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training

The professional dedicated qualification for anyone seeking to become a pet behaviour therapist!

First written and accredited in 1997, lectures and coursenotes are constantly updated with the very latest scientific and practical information to ensure that all students receive the finest education in this rapidly developing field.

Supported by an extensive on-line Resource Centre, the Advanced Diploma is taught over four weekends by internationally renowned, highly experienced tutors in their respective fields of canine and feline behaviour and therapy, veterinary science, psycho-nutrition and practical dog training.

Course Type: Residential

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE COURSES
for anyone who wishes to study the science of animal psychology and behaviour.

All of the following 'C0' courses act as qualifying courses for the CDP COAPE Diploma (see above)

C01 THINK ETHOLOGY...
...zooming in on the study and science of animal behaviour!
A course for behaviourists, vets, vet nurses and trainers wanting to understand how to study the science of animal behaviour.
Course Type: Correspondence

C02 OUT-THINK PSYCHOLOGY...
...getting to grips with how behaviour really works!
A course in companion animal psychology for behaviourists, vets, vet nurses, trainers and owners wanting to cut through the mystery of psychology and discover the true origins of behaviour.
Course Type: Correspondence

C08 STUDY CAT...
...exploring feline psychology and the inner workings of the cat's mind that explain why cats do what they do!
A course in feline behavioural psychology for owners, vet nurses and other professionals, and graduates of the C03 THINK CAT! course, who want to develop their knowledge and skills of interpretation of the behaviour of the enigmatic cat.
Course Type: Correspondence

ADVANCED AWARD (INTERMEDIATE) COURSES
for anyone who wishes to learn more about companion animal behaviour, behaviour therapy, dog training and wild animal behaviour.

All of the following 'C0' courses act as qualifying courses for the CDP COAPE Diploma (see above)

C03 THINK CAT...
...homing in on the highly specialised yet enigmatic nature of the pet cat!
A course for owners, vet nurses and other professionals who want to understand more about feline predatory and social behaviour, and the fascinating relationship between cats and their owners.
Course Type: Correspondence

C04 DOGWISE...
...becoming a better dog trainer by engaging the mind of the dog!
A course for dog trainers, vet nurses and owners who want to know more about how dogs think. This will help you run exceptional puppy and dog training classes.
Course Type: Correspondence

C05 AFRICAN WILD DOG BEHAVIOUR
A course in the behaviour, ecology and conservation of the African Wild Dog, focusing on the southern African metapopulation project.
Course Type: Correspondence (coming soon)

C06 WOLF BEHAVIOUR AND ECOLOGY
A course in wolf behaviour and ecology, and his relationship with man focusing on the renowned wolf reintroduction programme in Yellowstone National Park, Montana, USA.
Course Type: Correspondence course with day seminar

C07 CDP QUALIFYING ENTRY COURSE
A course of specially selected units from Advanced Award and Advanced Certificate courses: Wolf or African Wild Dog, Cat and Dog Behaviour, Psychology and Ethology, marked by the respective course tutors...
Animal Behaviour a La Carte!
Course Type: Correspondence

INTRODUCTORY AND APPLIED
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
for anyone who wishes to acquire 'hands-on' skills in the field of companion animal behaviour or find out more about professional behaviour therapy and dog training, or building a pet business

CD01 INTRODUCTORY DAY SEMINAR
'So you want to be a pet behaviourist?' A one-day unaccredited seminar exploring the work of a pet behaviourist including an introduction to cat and dog behaviour and the treatment of common problems.
Course Type: 1 day attendance

CD02 PROFESSIONAL PETSITTER
A Foundation Award in how run a professional pet-sitting service, including understanding basic pet health, first aid and behaviour, the owner-pet bond, legal issues and establishing your business.
Course Type: Correspondence course with residential weekend

CD03 BUILDING YOUR PET BUSINESS
An Advanced Award for behaviourists, trainers, vets and other professionals wanting to learn how to use marketing and sales skills to grow their businesses (yes you can!).
Course Type: 2 day seminar

CD04 STOP! G0! GOOD DOG!
A one day unaccredited course in basic, hands-on practical applications of signals of reward and non-reward in dog training, working with real dogs from an animal sanctuary.
Course Type: 1 day attendance

CD05 PRACTICAL DOG HANDLING
An Advanced Award in practical dog handling skills. A hands-on day course for graduates of CI02, Dogwise (see above) that puts theory into practice with real dogs from an animal sanctuary.
Course Type: 1 day attendance

FOUNDATION AWARD COURSES FOR PET OWNERS
(AND PROSPECTIVE PET OWNERS)
who want to learn more about companion animal behaviour in cats, dogs and horses

AB01 YOU AND YOUR CAT
A course to help you understand the true nature of your cat. Explore your relationship with this serene yet mischievous, and cuddle-loving yet supremely designed top-of-the-food chain predator!
Course Type: Correspondence

AB02 YOU AND YOUR RESCUE CAT
A course for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new bundle of feline fun from a rescue shelter, or who already has one and wants to understand and cater better for their ‘rescue’ cat or kitten’s needs in their new start in life.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB03 YOU AND YOUR DOG
A course 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, affection-loving yet highly specialised carnivore whose behaviour and design has been honed by becoming our ‘best friend’ and working companion.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB04 YOU AND YOUR RESCUE DOG
A course for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new canine ‘best friend’ from a rescue shelter, or who already has one and wants to understand and cater better for their ‘rescue’ dog or puppy’s needs giving them a better start in life.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB05 YOU AND YOUR HORSE
A course specifically for anyone who is starting to ride or thinking of acquiring their first horse or foal.
Course Type: Correspondence

COAPE is committed to offering ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to all its students and Diplomates. CPD courses are run according to demand and the details of forthcoming educational opportunites are published here as they are arranged.

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