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Level 6 Module 1
Genetics, Ethology & Domestication

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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)

What's Covered?


This module explores the genetic foundations of canine behaviour, examining how hereditary traits influence temperament, cognition, and learning. Students will study ethology to understand natural canine behaviours and their evolutionary significance. The module also covers domestication, tracing the transition from wild ancestors to companion animals, and analyses innate behaviours that persist despite human influence.

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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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