Can I get a qualification in dog psychology?

Question by Obsessive-badger: Can I get a qualification in dog psychology?
I have been interested in Canine Psychology for as long as I can remember, and eventually i would like to set up a ‘centre’ as such where i am able to practice dog psychology and build up a portfolio of clients etc.
Locally, i’ve had a fair few people asking me for advice on their dogs etc and how can they stop certain behaviours and such just through word of mouth that “there’s a girl who’s good with dog just round the corner”
However, to eventually start practicing properly later on, would i need a qualification?

Also what sort of qualifications are available in Canine Psychology? I’ve talked to some people who’ve suggested courses with or without a qualification at the end, and some other people who say that that qualification doesn’t exist at all and i’ve ended up very confused.

I’m soon going to be studying a Bsc in Biology in which i’ll be able to take a couple of modules in anmal behaviour but i’d also like something a bit more specific and i’d like some advice.

Best answer:

Answer by -^..^-
I have done a search on Google and on hotcourses.com and found these courses you may be interested in:

http://www.caninebehaviour.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&Itemid=53

Online course in Dog Psychology. There is no formal qualification at the end of this course but you will get a certificate to say that you have completed the course successfully.

http://www.kmc.ac.uk/courses/engine/detailsP.cfm?id=2181&type=Part%20Time%20Course&subject=Animal%20Care%20and%20Veterinary%20Nursing

Introduction to K9 psychology at Kingston Maurward College (in Dorchester)

This course is part-time. It looks like its just for one full day.

You can then go onto Intermediate and then Advanced, which both take 4 full days (one day a month). You get a certificate at the end of each course.

http://www.petsbehavingbadly.com/pages/courses/level2/dogpsychl2.html

Online course in Canine Psychology level 2. There is also a chance to attend group or one-to-one workshops based in Telford.

Hope these are of help.

Good luck in your BSc.

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