Canine Clinical Behaviour (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

If you have completed your Foundation degree in a canine-related subject, or you already have considerable canine knowledge, why not extend your learning for a year and top-up to a full BSc (Hons) in Canine Clinical Behaviour? <br/><br/>Recent figures have shown there are now over 12.5 million dogs in the UK, with 33% of households having a dog (Pet Food Manufacturers Association, 2021), and sharp increases in the number of dogs presenting with behavioural issues (PDSA, 2021). Subsequently, there is an ever-growing demand for a range of canine-related services including professional dog trainers, behaviourists, dog walkers and sitters, kennel managers, rehabilitation of rescue dogs, and specialised training for assistance dogs in several categories, amongst others.<br/><br/>This course provides further opportunity for students to build on their knowledge, enhancing professional, academic and transferable skills. The top-up year ensures students develop a broad range of industry-relevant skills, suitable for self-employment or other canine professional roles following graduation.  The emphasis of this course focuses on canine welfare, clinical behaviour and ethical issues associated with domestic dogs throughout a variety of contexts and circumstances.<br/><br/>**Course Features**<br/>* Flexible course structure – ideal preparation for working in a range of professional canine related roles involving the welfare, training or behaviour modification of dogs<br/><br/><br/>* Exciting guest lecturers (with their dogs!)<br/><br/><br/>* Partnerships with industry<br/><br/><br/>* All weather training facilities<br/><br/><br/>**Career Options** <br/>* Dog Trainer<br/><br/><br/>* Dog Behaviourist<br/><br/><br/>* Working in Charity and Rescue Centres<br/><br/><br/>* Security Dog work<br/><br/><br/>* Scent Dog work<br/><br/><br/>* Assistance Dog work<br/><br/><br/>* Detection Dog work<br/>