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Level 5 Canine Behaviour Practitioner - Understanding Normal and Maladaptive Aggression in Canines

Learners will explore normal and maladaptive aggression in dogs, examining its categories, functions, and underlying causes. They will understand canine communication in behaviour management and training, including aggressive signals. Additionally, learners will recognise the significance of bite inhibition and identify risk factors associated with human-canine aggression to promote safer interactions.
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What's included?

  • Generous Study Time of 2 Months (with extensions available)
  • 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.

Course contents

Meet the instructor

Deb Bennison

Deb Bennison BSc PGCE PG Award (CAB Edin) CAB (ICB)


Deb has been a science and psychology teacher for over three decades. She now works both as a tutor and as a dog behaviourist. She is a full member of International Canine Behaviourists (ICB) and is registered as a Certified Animal Behaviourist with them.

She continues to study Clinical Animal Behaviour at postgraduate level and is fascinated with how emerging science can be used to improve the lives of our companion animals. As an experienced teacher she also understands the importance of helping students to learn in ways that work to their individual strengths and learning styles. 


Patrick Jones - Course author
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