Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) (Hons) Hartpury University

Overview

On the Animal Behaviour and Training with Canine (Clinical) (Hons) programme offered at Hartpury University .  you’ll gain an in depth understanding of the key topics in the field of animal behaviour and training. Core subjects will range from management and training of the animal, to the physiology of animal behaviour. You will engage in practical activities across a wide range of species including not only dogs but many of the other animals held within our 70 species collection. Your studies will prepare you for entering a diverse animal sector, from running your own private enterprise to large charitable and commercial organisations. 

Graduate destinations

As an Animal Behaviour and Training (Clinical) graduate, you could go on to work in zoos, charities, animal rescue centres, boarding kennels or laboratories. You may work as a trainer or join behaviour teams, and progress on to:

• Clinical animal behaviour work

• Animal training

• Service dog handling

• Animal warden/officer

• Assistance work

• Rescue and rehabilitation

You’ll also have the transferable skills you need for other graduate careers and may go on to establish your own business. Our careers team can support you to find and prepare to secure your perfect role.