Whether you are looking to understand your pet’s behaviour, learn how to help them in an emergency, or make your passion a profession we have short term courses to help.
Alongside our courses for passionate pet owners, we offer professional qualifications accredited by City and Guilds to help dedicated dog lovers start a career in dog grooming or hydrotherapy.
Our small animal courses are taught by specialists at our Common Leys Farm where we have a range of species including rabbits, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rodents, and exotic pets. Each course will be a mixture of practical and theory sessions, and after training and practical demonstrations, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice. For our canine courses, there may be the opportunity to bring your own dog along to practice your new techniques.
Our Animal Care and Management courses will develop your understanding of animal health, welfare, handling and care. Our animal first aid courses cover a number of commonly faced emergencies and minor injuries; giving you confidence to know how to perform wound management and CPR, or treat an injury, allergic reaction, choking, poisoning or seizure.
We offer an abundance of courses specifically about dogs. You can learn how to understand your dog’s behaviour and body language, and how to transfer this into a successful training programme.
For those after professional guidance, our City and Guilds accredited courses cover the roles and responsibilities for professional dog walkers, best practice and techniques for dog grooming, and safe and effective practice for canine hydrotherapy.
Part Time ESCP106P
This dog first aid course taught by a specialist professional is perfect for owners of all dog types who want to be prepared should their dog need emergency first aid or treatment for minor injuries....
Part Time EPCS100P
The short course is designed for dog lovers and owners. The course will be held at the Common Leys Farm campus where we have access to both classrooms and the practical facilities. These include a commercial dog grooming room and a dog agility arena....
Part Time EPCR206P
The short course is designed for dog lovers and owners. The course will be held at the Common Leys Farm campus where we have access to both classrooms and the practical facilities. These include a commercial dog grooming room and a dog agility arena....
Part Time EPCM110P
This level 2 course is an excellent introduction to the art and skills required to become a professional dog groomer. You will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour, learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle...
Part Time EPCM111P
This level 2 course is an excellent introduction to the art and skills required to become a professional dog groomer. You will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour, learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle...
Part Time EPCN201P
This level 2 course is an excellent introduction to the art and skills required to become a professional dog groomer. You will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour, learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle...
Part Time EPCN202P
This level 2 course is an excellent introduction to the art and skills required to become a professional dog groomer. You will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour, learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle...
Part Time ESCP108P
Do you have your own or are you thinking about setting up a professional dog walking business and would like an offical qualifcation to give you the competitive edge? Or do you want to know more about your own dog's behaviour and gain some tips for a...
Part Time ESCP107P
This equine first aid course, taught by a specialist professional is perfect for horse owners who want to be prepared should their horse need emergency first aid or treatment for minor injuries....
Part Time ESCQ005P
Are you a new smallholder wanting to start breeding your own flock of sheep? Do you find the concept of lambing on your own scary? This day course is designed to give an insight into safe and efficient lambing procedures and aims to equip learners wi...
16th Mar 2024 - 16th Mar 2024
Saturday
Animal Care & Management | Agriculture
Common Leys Farm
View course detailsPart Time ESCR008P
This course is designed for those thinking of taking on farm livestock for the first time or those who already have a smallholding but want to learn more. The course is held at our Common Leys Farm Campus where you can take part in theory and practic...
11th May 2024 - 11th May 2024
Saturday
Animal Care & Management | Agriculture
Common Leys Farm
View course detailsPart Time EPCV002P
Starting your own business or changing career path can be a daunting experience and often a bit of a maze to navigate. If you are passionate about the animal industry but need a bit of help to get your business off the ground, this short course could...
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