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C05 PRACTICAL DOG HANDLING
An Advanced Award in practical dog handling skills.
Written and Tutored by Val Strong and Associates
OCN Accreditation - Advanced Award 9 Credits. Click Here for details of accreditation.

A contantly updated practical course designed to provide practical dog handling skills for students who have completed the COAPE course C04, Introduction to Canine Behaviour and Training.

Students will be given the opportunity to take part in a dog training class, handle different dogs in some simple training exercises and learn how to assess the needs of both dogs and owners.

COAPE Practical Dog Handling

What the student will learn

  • How to structure a successful dog training class
  • Assessment of dogs and owners
  • How to handle difficult dogs in a class situation

Course Details

Course Type:
Two day attendance.
Course Duration:
The course takes place over two days in the autumn at a venue to be confirmed in the South Yorkshire area. Refreshments are provided.
Course Cost:
OCN registration deposit £45 + Course fee £375 + £20 refreshments paid on day.

If you have any questions, then please contact:

  • Course Coordinator, COAPE, PO Box 6, FORTROSE, Ross-shire. IV10 8WB (UK)
  • UK Tel/Fax Freefone 0800 783 0817 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
  • eMail: mail@coape.org
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