Behaviour courses

Re: Behaviour courses

Doolally — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 11:27:05 GMT

Just to echo what everyone else has said really. Currently there is no regulatory body for behaviourists, so anyone can call themselves a behaviourist and charge what they like, and vets will refer to them as they know no better.

When looking into it myself the 2 most legit forward thinking organisations are the APBC and COAPE. I couldn't at this stage commit to another degree so I decided to do the COAPE advanced diploma, and I am 3/4 way through...It's fantastic, a breath of fresh air and i've learnt so much.

I've done various other behaviour CPD but without doing the COAPE diploma I just felt like a knowledgeable dog owner, whereas now I feel (almost!!) equipped to deal with behaviour consulations by myself. Both COAPE and APBC provide help and support once you are a member, which I think is essential, and in this industry, you'll just simply never stop learning

Re: Behaviour courses

Katie Mansfield — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 08:18:11 GMT

I did a couple of distance learning canine psychology courses with Animal Care College - they were excellent. (no "dog whispering" involved....)

I also went on a day course with Sarah Whitehead organised by ACC, which although expensive was absolutely fantastic.

http://www.animalcarecollege.co.uk/

Also have a look at this -

http://www.abtcouncil.org.uk/

And this -

http://www.apbc.org.uk/

Enjoy

K x

Re: Behaviour courses

abi Mahon — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:12:20 GMT

Has anyone else done the compass advance diploma canine behaviour course? I looked at the advance diploma with coda, but just can't afford £4,950 for the course! The compass looked good, but does anyone know about correspondence with tutors etc is like? Thank you very much xxxx

Re: Behaviour courses

Beth Quance — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:45:02 GMT

I did a pheromone behaviour course through Ceva and university of lincoln, was really good. Although doesn't qualify you as behaviourist it is a good step, takes about a year to complete. You would need to speak to your ceva rep. Hope this helps!

Re: Behaviour courses

funkyfish — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:55:14 GMT

Getting ahead with reading some good books will help: Dogs- Coppinger & Coppinger, How Dogs Learn- Burch & Bailey, Scott & Fuller's Genetics and The social evolution of the dog, Don't shoot the dog- Karon Pryor. Brenda Aloff's book on body language. The Handbook of applied behaviour and training is fab. The BSAVA Behaviour manual is good as well.

Thats all I can think of off the top of my head. Have my reading list somewhere..Hope it helps!

Re: Behaviour courses

funkyfish — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:47:59 GMT

Have you looked at the Advanced Diploma in Canine Behavioural management? From Compass? Its designed as the next best thing to the Southampton Degree. Its correspondence only so you would have to look elsewhere for the practical side. Its 12 very in depth modules, which youcan pay for as you go along or in one go.

Also look on the APBC website- it explains about regulation etc . You should aim to do a course that will eventually get you CCAB membership.

Seeing practice with any local APBC or CCAP behaviourists will help as well. Maybe think of becoming a member of the Companion Animal Behaviour Study Group etc.

Re: Behaviour courses

Purple_Hiccup — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:07:13 GMT

I think its really difficult to say what makes a qualified behaviourist since its not regulated. years of experience a good start ;) Coap does a one year or two year course. the one year course gives you an advanced certificate diploma and costs nearly 4000.

the second year diploma (advanced certificate with honours) costs 1500

the coap website does say if you do the 2 years it opens the door to becoming a CAPBT Behaviour Practitioner, "which is the way to go for those wanting to become recognised full-time behaviourists."

Re: Behaviour courses

steve allen — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:00:28 GMT

Hi all,

I'm interested in learning more about dog behavior.is this course make us qualified as a behaviourist?what is the cost of this course.Please tell me step by step.

thanks

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Re: Behaviour courses

Nick Shackleton — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:46:21 GMT

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hey there my mate can't access the website from her mobile so here is her reply thought others might find this useful:

I did the COAPE advanced diploma and was fab! It is up to date information, and has a common sense approach to behaviour cases. It's also done over a 3-4 weekend breaks away where u study at the venue ( like a weekend conference) and then go away and do the course work at your own pace, tho there is a deadline to get them in by. They also have now a mentoring scheme for new peeps who have an experienced partitioner giving u advise. Check out the new APBTC website for all up to date info on being a behaviourist.

I did then go on to do a BSc (hons) in animal behaviour luckily I only had to do the final year, due to COAPE diploma and vn, cpd etc... I didn't learn anything new on my degree course that COAPE hadn't already taught me and infact some was out dated information. However I'm glad I have my degree now there is talk that if regulation of behaviourists happens then a degree minimum is required. Out of all the courses out there COAPE would still be the one and the newer version carries alot more weight in terms of academia.

Good luck with what u decide and enjoy it!!!!

Ellie X

Re: Behaviour courses

Lesley Stinson — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:36:14 GMT

I did a COAPE course for an Advanced Award in Feline Friendly Nursing For Qualified veterinary nurses last year that was for 9 months. It was designed to make you think cat. It made me more aware of how they feel and how they react to situations. It has given me a totally new view of our pets and how abused they are by so called doting owners. There is a lot that i have learnt from the course and now try to explain to owners what there cat is feeling and why there cat is behaving in a certain way.

My particular interest is in cats and have studied many behaviour books on the subject over the years but COAPE run very good courses some of which are aimed at owners but are also aimed at the veterinary profession.

I would highly recommend COAPE to any nurse. They have excellent tutors who know exactly what they are talking about and the course can be done online or sessions in college.

Re: Behaviour courses

rubyshoes — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:13:18 GMT

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