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AIM Qualification Level 5 Diploma for Canine Behaviour Practitioners  (603/4965/7)

This qualification has been designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of canine welfare, behaviour and training. It provides the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to develop a career as a Canine Behaviour Practitioner. You will develop the knowledge to understand the influence of the internal and external environment on canine behaviour, and how to work with aggressive cases.
You will also develop the knowledge to teach others and form effective client relationships. 
You will be required to have achieved a minimum Level 3 Diploma qualification in a related subject to be able to enrol on this course.
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What's included?

  • Membership to Professional Bodies.
  • 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)
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Course Content

Meet the instructor

Sonia Catherall

Sonia is a Certified Canine Behaviourist with ICB. She also holds a range of training qualifications and is an ACE Associate Tutor and a City & Guilds Scentwork Instructor. She has many years of experience training both dogs and their humans; helping to build strong trusting relationships. In particular, she specialises in dogs whose behaviour stems from being overwhelmed by the intensity of their lives. Both ends of the lead need to work together in these cases, and Sonia has the expertise to support the challenge of building trust and finding harmony.
Patrick Jones - Course author

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