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AIM Qualification Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training & Behaviour  603/4823/9

The Level 4 Diploma course provides the perfect bridge between the Level 3 and Level 5. It gives an overview of the subject and begins to delve into the more complex aspects of canine learning, behaviour and psychology.
You will learn how to understand canine behaviour in depth in preparation for the next level and qualification of Canine Behaviour Practitioner.
You will also learn how to use theory in practice through use of ethograms and video analysis.

An industry recognised level 3 qualification in a related subject or sufficient experience is a requirement for enrolment on this course.
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What's included?

  • Monthly 1-2-1's with your Tutor.
  • Live Teaching Events
  • Peer Review Groups.
  • Study Groups
  • Enriched Learning.
  • Responsive & Timely Support.
  • Study on your Schedule.
  • Entry to our Private Community.
  • Generous Study Time (with extensions available)

Course Content

Meet the instructor

Irene Perrett

Irene Perrett. MA, Cert Ed., BHS IV SM.

Irene’s involvement with rescue dogs resonates with her long-held passion to better understand human and more-than-human relations. She has a background in equine education, contributing to the development of equine courses and is a Pony Club AH assessor. Irene works with horses and their guardians to engender an empathetic and educated approach. It was a Romanian rescue dog who sparked her desire to research and study canines, with qualifications in teaching, training, bereavement, animal cruelty and well-being. She gained an Advanced Diploma in Canine Psychology and Behaviour in 2018, an Anthrozoology MA in 2022 and is currently a PhD student at the University of Exeter. She has a particular interest in the well-being and rights of human and non-human animals, and engendering cohesive interspecies relationships. Irene lives with and fosters Romanian rescue dogs and can often be found walking with them over Exmoor.
Patrick Jones - Course author

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