COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology

AB01 YOU AND YOUR CAT
A Foundation Award to help you understand the true nature of your cat and benefit all the more from sharing your life with her. Explore your relationship with this serene yet mischievous, and cuddle-loving yet supremely designed top-of-the-food chain predator!

Written and tutored by Professor Peter Neville.

OCN Accreditation - Foundation Level 9 Credits. Click Here for details of accreditation.

Written and tutored by leading feline behaviourist, Professor Peter Neville, this course is primarily designed for anyone who is thinking of purchasing a new kitten or adult cat from a breeder, or adopting a cat of any age or type from an animal welfare centre. The course is also designed to be enjoyable and informative to study for existing owners who would like to understand their cat better from a behavioural point of view.

Through coursework assessment at each of the six stages, You and Your Cat enables young or inexperienced cat owners to achieve an accredited level of qualification in feline behaviour, care and nutrition. It will enable students to demonstrate their knowledge, integrity and commitment to owning a cat to a breeder or animal welfare centre where they are intending to acquire their kitten or cat.

The course can be completed in a minimum of 6 weeks if necessary, and is independently accredited by the Open College Network at Foundation Award level.

What the student will learn

Unit 1:	Introduction, Predator First and Foremost.
Unit 2:	The Joy of Kittens.
Unit 3:	Influence of Environment and Lifestyle. How home environment and lifestyle needs to be matched to a cat's needs.
Unit 4:	Communication and Basic Parenting. How to relate to your cat.
Unit 5:	Fit for Life! Exercise, Nutrition, Feeding and Stimulation. Understanding the inter-relationship between good nutritional, physical and psychological care.
Unit 6:	Preventing Behaviour Problems.

Course Details

Course Type:	Correspondence.
Course Format:	Each Unit of the course notes is e-Mailed out to students as a separate e-Book. Students also have access to the COAPE Student Resource Centre where additional support is available online.
Course Duration:	Can be completed in 6 weeks, maximum time allowed is 6 months. Roll on - roll off: Start at any time of the year.
Course Cost:	OCN registration deposit £45 + Course fee £145.
Payment Options, Terms & Conditions:	Please click on an 'Enrol' button below for details. NOTE: You are NOT COMMITTING YOURSELF TO ANYTHING by clicking on this button.

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