CIDBT Dog Behaviour – Dog Training courses

 

Britain's first WBL degree for part time learners combining distance learning and workshop practical courses for people of all ages and backgrounds.

 

Middlesex University Accredited courses for a:

 

HE. Higher Education Certificated

HE. Diploma

BA hons Degree

 

Accredited Courses List Below

 

Canine behaviour  - Canine Psychology  - Canine Training

Foundation Module – Dog Behaviour & Care

Dog Behaviour -Introduction to Canine Care and Behaviour

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 7 phases)
Module credit points 25
Module hours 256

Dog Training Course - Essential Skills in Puppy Training

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 235
 

Dog Training Course - Essential Skills in Basic Dog Training

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 10
Module hours 130
 

Dog Training courses - Essential Skills in Dog Walking & Recall Training

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 10
Module hours 130
 

Dog Behaviour Psychology - Common Canine Behaviour Problems

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 6 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 197
 

Dog Behaviour Psychology - Understanding Dog Aggression

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 6 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 226
 

Dog Behaviour & Training - Dogs and the Law

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months) 2 phases)
Module credit points 10
Module hours 112
 

Dog Psychology – Behaviour Patterns Dogs, Wolves and other canids

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 2 phases)
Module credit points 10
Module hours 112
 

Dog Behaviour - Common Canine Behaviour Problems – Advanced

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 200
 

Dog Behaviour - Dog on Dog Aggression

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 205
 

Dog Behaviour - Dog on Person Aggression

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 235
 

Dog Behaviour - Professional Canine Behaviour Skills

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 205
 

Dogs and the Law - Advanced

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 20
Module hours 200

 

Dog Behaviour Course - Advanced Practical

Dog Training and Behaviour

This module is held in our Cambridgeshire Centre. It focuses on dog training and behaviour using the most up-to-date

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 30
Module hours 300
 

Dog Behaviour Courses - Advanced Practical Dog on Dog Aggression

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 3 phases)
Module credit points 30
Module hours 300

Dog Behaviour Courses - Advanced Practical Dog on People Aggression

Module duration Maximum of one year (normally completed in 3-6 months 6 phases)
Module credit points 30
Module hours 300

Distance Learning & General Information on Certified Courses below.

Distance learning, also known as correspondence study, home study, independent study, is any non-traditional educational process which exists outside a classroom setting. Courses are taken by students in their own homes using a variety of means, from traditional pen and paper correspondence, to lectures delivered by videos or by computer. The CIDBT is a front-runner in providing affordable, high quality education courses in a vast range of canine and pet subjects. Our training courses are available to people from all backgrounds, from beginner to advanced levels. We aim to provide our students with the necessary skills and qualifications that will make a difference to their knowledge and career.

 

• Pet courses available from basics to advanced level

• No previous knowledge or experience required for CIDBT certified courses

• Prior knowledge or experience is required for Middlesex University accredited courses

• Flexible distance learning at a pace that suits you

• Full support from expert tutors in the subjects

• Achieve greater job satisfaction

• Recognised qualifications in a variety of education levels & disciplines

• Open doors to new career opportunities  

CIPBC  Certified Courses

 

Cambridge Institute of Pet Behaviour & Care

CIDBT Certificate Course

Dog Training course

Rapid Dog Training: Basic Obedience

2-day workshop

This course will be starting in 2008. Full details to be published soon.

Tutor: Ross McCarthy

PBC401

 

Rapid Dog Training: The Intelligent Dog

Dog Training course

A practical class of school instruction and management of people together with their dogs.

Commencing 2008

This exciting and rapid course develops your knowledge in increments and, for those who already instruct, enhances and turns experience into a level of knowledge that builds up true skills in the trainer. This course is designed for participants that have a basic knowledge and understanding of how to train dogs to an elementary level. This module is ideal for dog owners, youth dog trainers and relative newcomers to the industry of canine training.

Tutor: Charlie Clarricoates

PBC402

 

Rapid Dog Training: Advanced Techniques

Dog Training course

This module is designed for participants that have an extensive knowledge and understanding of how to train dogs to a higher level.

Commencing 2008, with full details to be published soon, this module is ideal for relatively experienced dog trainers and people who work within the canine handling industry.

Tutor: Charlie Clarricoates

PBC403

 

Master Dog Training Course and Instructors Certificate

Dog Training course

CIDBT Certificate recommended by the Guild of Dog Trainers.

This module is the highest standard and designed for participants that have an extensive knowledge and understanding of how to train dogs to a higher level, but in addition covers every aspect of dog training combined with human psychology, inter-species dynamics in dog training. A two-day intensive course in Cambridgeshire where difficult dogs are presented to you and you are required to manage them effectively within a prescribed timescale.

Commencing 2008 with full details to be published soon.

Tutor: Charlie Clarricoates

PBC404

 

Pet Home Sitting & Dog Walking Certificate

Understand how to begin a pet sitting business and your legal responsibilities. Learn critical elements of dog handling and expectations of the typical family and their pets. Insurance cover requirements and national laws that relate to dogs.

Looking after people's dogs can be most rewarding and is one of the fastest growing occupations in Britain today. As laws change it essential that you have a qualification that demonstrates your ability to care for clients' pets in a responsible way. This course covers dogs, cats and other small pets. It also has a section on dog walking which is the second part of home sitter's duties in many cases. This is also the first part of the

 

National Pet Home Sitting & Dog Walking Certificate - Dog Training course, also. The advanced course is the first in Britain that has a one day dog handling workshop, advancing your knowledge of theory including law. This advanced course also prepares you for dog handling before you attend a one day course taught by Britain's top Trainers. A behaviour section introduces you to general dog behaviour problems that you may encounter and deal with when a new dog is not quite what you might expect. Without doubt you will learn and be prepared for an enjoyable occupation, or simply verify your current status as a knowledgeable dog carer in and outside your clients' homes. Upon completion of the course you will understand responsibilities and pet handling skills, dog handling and walking, meeting breeds of dogs and learning basic handling and instruction skills.
 

Tutors: Charlie Clarricoates and Colin Tennant

PBC406

This is a distance learning course combine with a one day workshop

 

Canine Practitioner Business & IT Skills

The design skills you need in today's modern office.

During this course you will learn how to create a range of promotional items using your computer and either free applications or familiar software like Microsoft Office. By following clear instructions to complete exercises you will turn your best photos into posters and illustrations, fix those that weren't so good, combine text and images in a brochure or leaflet and create a web site that you can update easily with pictures and news about your practice. Successfully promoting and expanding your business.

Tutors: Andrew Hill and Colin Tennant

PBC407

This is a distance learning course only

 

Veterinary Practice and Customer Care

A client’s first experience lasts so you need to be fully trained in such matters.

This course is due to start in 2008. Full details to be published here soon.

Tutor: Rachel Bean

PBC408

This is a distance learning course only

 

The Rescue Dog Mind, Behaviour & Care Management

Dog behaviour Dog Psychology

Dog Rescue is a critical and important part of the pet industry in Britain.

Caring for animals that are unwanted and from different places, Sara Munke is one of Britain's leading experts with over 30 years' full time knowledge. This she imparts for the benefit of students and the dogs you will handle and care for in future.

Tutor: Sara Munke

PBC409

This is a distance learning course only

 

The Pet Dog's Mind: Psychology & Theory

Dog behaviour course

This course, written specifically for dog owners, provides you with a fascinating insight to your dog's mind, the psychology behind why your pet dog exhibits the behaviour that it does, the inherent drives that makes your dog what it is. Through understanding what 'makes dog tick' your relationship with your canine companion will change for the better, further strengthening your bond.  , dogs are much easier to manage and train if you know the secrets of their mind.

Tutor: Ross McCarthy

PBC410

This is a distance learning course only

 

Kennel Management, Care & Business Certificate

On this course you will learn what a leading practitioner regards as crucial to the successful running of a kennel. People who opt for a lifestyle business can walk right into the problem of thinking that their love of their subject is all they need. This is the same for those wishing to work in this field. You have to be great at running a business, and you have to be great at working on the factory floor, as it were. Scrubbing kennels, grooming cats, marketing, dealing with clients and keeping the books are all as important as each other. Above all, however, is the business of establishing trust and a reputation for care and competence whilst providing a home for other people's loved pets.

Tutor: To be confirmed

PBC411

This is a distance learning course only

 

Show Dog Training & Presentation Skills

After completing the course you will have a detailed understanding of this unique hobby to assist you in showing or maybe even joining a committee of a club. This course is for people who would like to start to show their dog, either as a young junior handler or older people just getting into this sport, having a thirst for knowledge on how show dogs are selected from a litter, training in ring craft, problems with your dog, confirmation and movement, understanding the show scene - from entering a class to organising shows and the KC rules.

Tutor: Pat White

PBC412

This is a distance learning course only

 

Pet Bereavement Counselling

Foundation Module 1.

This course is one of the most modern, exciting and interesting to be written for the Institute.

The tutor is one of Britain’s most highly qualified counsellors who has a wealth of experience in the discipline. This course will be attractive to newcomers to counselling, veterinary staff and pet welfare staff and people who wish to develop a new career and help others in times of loss.

Throughout this module you will cover defining counselling and helping skills practice within a personal and ethical framework. Specific counselling skills and their application. The process of Bereavement, Separation, and Loss. A psychological and Spiritual perspective

PBC413

Tutor Jan Evans MA

This is a distance learning course only

 

Pet Bereavement Counselling Advanced

Module 2.

This advance module continues from the foundation course and is one of the most interesting to be written for the Institute.

The tutor is one of Britain’s most highly qualified counsellors who has a wealth of experience within the discipline. This course focuses on considerations relating to human attachment and relationships with pets as an owner or carer, and underlying factors which can influence and impact upon the grieving and bereavement process

Tutor Jane Evans MA BACP

PBC430

This is a distance learning course only

 

First Aid for Cats and Dogs

This is an essential course for people who work with dogs and cats in any organisation. It is also attractive for pet owners who simply want to be able to give immediate assistance to an injured or sick pet. The course develops your knowledge of veterinary and animal health care practices. It may also be a first step for someone wishing to develop a career in the veterinary industry. It is a foundation in basic health care for dogs and cats.

Tutor: Rachel Bean
PBC414

This is a distance learning course only

 

Dog Breed Specific Behaviour: a psychological insight

This course is due to start in2008.

More information will be published here soon.

Tutor: Colin Tennant

PBC415

This is a distance learning course only

 

Equine Care, Behaviour & Psychology

This course is due to commence in 2008.

Full details will be published here soon.

Tutor: Christine Woodall

PBC416

This is a distance learning course only

 

British Wild Life: an understanding

This course is due to commence in 2008.

Full details will be published here soon.

Tutor: Roger Tabor

PBC417

This is a distance learning course only

 

Parrot Care and Behaviour Advanced

This course is due to commence in 2008.

Tutor: Christine Woodall

PBC418

This is a distance learning course only

 

Understanding Primatology

An introduction to our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

Primate diversity, morphology and natural history
Primate social systems, reproduction and breeding
Primate behaviour, environmental enrichment; ethical and legal aspects of primate research
Primate diseases and health problems
Primate nutrition

 

This course is scheduled to start in 2008. Please call for further information.

PBC419

This is a distance learning course only

 

The Fundamentals of Primate Conservation

The course is designed to provide students with training in primate behaviour, ecology and conservation. During the course, students will learn the importance of collecting data on the behaviour of free-ranging primates, measuring environmental variables, including assessment of resource availability, measuring population size, and mapping habitats accurately. In the second half of the course, in consultation with the instructor, each student carries out an independent research project. Students on a similar course in the past have investigated such topics as feeding ecology, positional behaviour, and habitat use in the mantled howler monkey, white-faced capuchin and black-handed spider monkey.

 

This course is scheduled to start in 2008. Please call for further information.

PBC420

This is a distance learning course only

 

Pet Fish Keeping, Marine, Tropical & Freshwater Fish Care and Behaviour

Commencing 2008.

Details of this course will be published here soon.

Tutors: Colin Tennant and Andrew Hill

PBC421

This is a distance learning course only

 

Feline Studies Foundation Course

Cat behaviour course

Tutor: Roger Tabor

This foundation course is an essential introduction as it allows an exploration of the origins of the cat family and of the domestic cat itself. It examines what is a cat, those distinct and unique features that make it recognisably feline, from finely tuned senses to incredible flexibility. To unwrap the past we now have new DNA evidence to balance with archaeology, all of which casts light on the developing and changeable relationship of cats and people. Unlike wild species of cat, it is the relationship with ourselves that has enabled the domestic cat to successfully gain worldwide distribution. Geographic isolation gave us the world's historic breeds, yet most of the present range of breeds have appeared in the last 100 years. Over that same time the way we care for our cats has also changed, including how we care for them and feed them. The course investigates what is needed for good cat care

PBC422

This is a distance learning course only

 

Understanding Cat Behaviour

Cat behaviour course

Tutor: Roger Tabor

This course investigates features that can bond cats within the human community as well as with other cats. The cat may hunt by itself, but available food, whether on a plate or scavenged, can induce a cat to tolerate higher densities of cats. Cat communities can now be found as feral groups in towns or on islands, they also exist as house cats and strays. Understanding our relationship with the cat, and its with us in these contexts, helps us gain a better understanding of the fluidity of the behaviour affecting the social structure of this essentially independent survivor.

PBC423

This is a distance learning course only

 

Advanced Cat Behaviour & Psychology

Cat behaviour course
Course of 6 phases; 350 hours.

This is a detailed course that will give a greater understanding of why cats behave as they do, and individual cat behaviour is as it is. Cat's are strongly territorial and gain their confidence from the intactness of their territory. Yet during kitten development it is socialisation that makes such a difference as to whether a cat is more or less fearful of people. The course incorporates DVD material of the tutor explaining aspects of behaviour, plus footage of specific behaviour that can be looked at carefully. In addition to text and other guidance, you will be able to undertake observation and analysis of cat behaviour. A greater awareness of cat communication in its widest sense will enables you to interpret better whether a cat's actions are behaviourally modified by stress.

PBC424

This is a distance learning course only

 

Feline Behaviour Problems and Feline Behaviour Practitioner Skills

 Cat behaviour course

Course Tutor: Roger Tabor

Course in 3 phases; 150 hours

This course investigates the causes of feline behaviour problems as encountered by owners and feline behaviour practitioners. It explores how to identify problems by consideration of the cat's behaviour, the circumstances it lives in and its history. In many cases the owner may have contributed unknowingly to the problem, so it is important to understand the owner's role and relationship with their cat(s).

PBC425

This is a distance learning course only

 

Guinea Pig and Rabbit Care

This course is due to commence in 2008.

Full details will be published here soon.

Tutor: Colin Tennant and Andrew Hill

PBC426

This is a distance learning course only

 

Gerbil, Hamster, Rat and Mouse Care

This course is due to commence in 2008.

Full details will be published here soon.

Tutor: Colin Tennant and Andrew Hill

PBC427

This is a distance learning course only

 

 

Big Cats & Other Wild Cat Species Studies

Cat behaviour course

Course of 3 phases: 150 hours
Tutor: Roger Tabor

All of the world's wild cat species are increasingly at risk. Even in the flagship big cat species of lions & tigers various subspecies have already been lost to extinction. There are some species of elusive smaller wild cats that are likely to vanish before we know much about them. Habitat destruction is fragmenting populations. Only by studying wild cat species can we better know and better meet their requirements.

PBC428

This is a distance learning course only

 

Bach Flower Remedies
For Pets

This course will take you on a learning journey discovering the Bach Flower Remedies, an effective, easy to use and completely safe system of natural therapy discovered by Dr Edward Bach which is being used more and more by animal care professionals and caring pet owners alike.

This course is for anyone interested in canine welfare, happiness and health whether they work professionally with dogs or simply want to enhance the life of a beloved pet.

Whatever your involvement with dogs, this course will give you a solid understanding of the many uses of Bach Flower Remedies in their care.

The course was designed and written by Gael Mariani and Martin J. Scott, authors of the best-selling books Dogs Misbehaving and Bach Flower Remedies for Dogs .

PBC429

This is a distance learning course only

 

Your career in dog behaviour & training

The CIDBT helps people to structure their current academic or practical canine behaviour knowledge and help pet owners These courses are a first if Britain and are work based learning (WBL) in structure.

To this end, our Institute tutors, trainers and expert behaviour practitioners provide a wide range of scholarly experience to our students resulting in a hands on educational experience. The institute work is also via our on-line virtual campus , face-to-face workshops, and  field studies and ongoing research into the pet dogs mind and inter-relationships with people.

If you are an experienced canine professional or a hobbyist who wishes to to develop a full-time career with dogs or other pet animals you can review the courses on offer and decide which route you wish to take and what qualification level you wish to achieve. All courses are flexible and part-time and can fit in with your current work or responsibilities. The work is a combination of distance learning and workshops at our purpose built facilities.

Canine Education partners

An insight into, Dog Training courses -each year we operate over thirty practical courses in Cambridgeshire and other locations where candidates arrive and learn from the experts. We also use on average 1500 dogs of most breeds and 1500 handlers to help create the atmospheres and working experience that students require. We have at least twenty-five fully trained specialist dogs that are used as canine rehabilitation assistants and these dogs are invaluable in our work to educate. No other organisation in Britain meets this criteria for realistic training and study of behaviour. We use dozens of dog owners called ( Consultation Examiners) and their dogs to  help students evaluate canine behaviour cases work through antecedents and thereafter practical behaviour & training solutions.

 

Specialist Canine Behaviour Practitioners

Our specialist behaviour practitioners select dogs with severe behaviour problems like dog on people and dog on dog aggression for teaching purposes and of courses the rehabilitation of these dogs back into society. Only when you see experts demonstrating handling and rehabilitation techniques will you learn critical skills which you will need as you develop your knowledge and career. Theory cannot replace experience and practise.

Colin Tennant
Principal.

Canine Behaviour Course

Dog Training Courses

Dog Psychology

Dog Behaviour courses -

Cat behaviour course

Dog Behaviour Psychology

Dog Training Courses

Dog Behaviour Courses

 

Accredited by Middlesex University

 

It is our philosophy that there are few dog behaviour problems that are not intrinsically related to formal dog training or lack of it – otherwise known as formal canine education. Moreover, the old adage that a well trained dog is a happy and fun friend to have in the family has not changed. The below courses are a part of the Work Based Learning Degree accredited by Middlesex University and open to all people who currently work in dog behaviour and dog training or simply new candidates who wish to start a new career.

 

A Career in dogs, in general you will need to learn canine behaviour theory through academic study and this is a basis from which you build upon. Learning how to solve the array of pet dog behavioural problems presented to you and moreover to understand, empathise and work with people. The majority of the human psychology skills you will need to learn is through practice and your own life experiences/interactions with people. It can be a fantastic career for those with passion for animals and earning a living at the same time.

 

The Canine Psychology is important and understanding breed specific behaviours in fundamental to being good. However having ground knowledge of people psychology is even more important as they are the conduit of your canine knowledge. Dog Training is not separate to dog behaviour - the two disciplines are inexorably interlinked and few behavioural problems are not countered, solved or managed without a component part of obedience training.

Motivating dog owners and family members to alter their behaviour, and viewpoints which in turn affects the dog’s behaviour is most critical to success. Behaviour problems vary from mild behaviour problems like pestering the owners for attention or jumping up (nuisance behaviours) to the more serious such as aggression. You will need to have a strong, but flexible personality if you are to succeed and immense amount of patience with people’s views on their dogs and their lifestyles.

 

Colin Tennant - CIDBT Principal.

Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training