Advanced canine behaviour & handling
Develop more confident canine behaviour and handling judgement through observation, arousal and recovery, humane learning plans and cooperative care. Work through complex care decisions while recognising when a dog needs veterinary or specialist support.
Who it’s for: Carers with foundation knowledge. Complete the foundation course first if you are new to behaviour.
What you will learn
- Separate observation from interpretation
- Plan around arousal and recovery
- Use cooperative care principles
- Recognise the limits of your role and refer
Your learning path
Advanced canine behaviour & handling8 modules
- Observe, measure and question
- Arousal, thresholds and recovery
- Build humane learning plans
- Cooperative care and handling
- Equipment and secure transfers
- Group welfare and conflict prevention
- Complex presentations and referral
- Write the plan and lead the team
Put your learning into practice near Yeovil.
The separate canine handling: supervised practice package includes 2 full days, 12 supervised teaching hours and this online course. Sessions are planned near Yeovil, Somerset, with details confirmed before booking.
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Do I need experience before taking the advanced dog behaviour course?
Foundation knowledge is recommended. If you are new to canine behaviour or handling, start with Dog behaviour foundations before progressing to this course.
How do the online lessons and assessments work?
Study eight interactive modules at your own pace, with scenarios, knowledge checks and a 20-question assessment. Your account saves your progress and results.
How long will I have access?
Each purchase includes 12 months of online access from confirmed enrolment. It is a single payment with no automatic renewal.
Are course purchases refundable?
Course purchases, including bundles, are non-refundable for change of mind once digital access begins with your express consent and acknowledgement, after the required purchase confirmation is provided. Your statutory cancellation rights and rights for faulty or misdescribed content remain.
Will I receive a completion certificate?
A completion certificate becomes available after you finish all eight modules and pass the knowledge assessment. It recognises course completion and is not an accredited qualification.
Can I enrol today?
Enrolment is not open yet and payments are disabled. Contact Paws n Klaws with questions about this course; an enquiry does not take payment.
Learn with clear expectations.
Lessons include workplace examples adapted from Paws n Klaws training. Use procedures that are suitable for your own premises, role and individual dogs. Public access includes only the courses purchased; staff procedures and team records are private.
Knowledge assessments use a pass standard of 16 out of 20, including all six safety-critical questions. A knowledge pass is not practical authorisation or an accredited award.
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