COAPE - Centre of Applied Pet Ethology

COAPE can offer you an appropriate study course whether you are interested in learning more about your own pet's behaviour or you are planning to pursue a more professional role in companion animal behaviour and training. COAPE offers education courses from introductory level right up to the highly regarded Advanced Diploma in Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training.

The science and practical application of companion animal behaviour and training, and animal welfare, is constantly evolving and all COAPE courses are designed to offer you the most up-to-the-minute theories and practical approaches available. We pride ourselves in constantly updating our resources to include the latest new ideas and techniques.

COAPE offers a comprehensive range of correspondence, residential and practical, hands-on courses that present a fully co-ordinated approach to the way in which companion animals behave and integrate with their human families and each other.

COAPE courses in companion animal behaviour and training courses are among the very best available. Please explore our wide range of practical, theoretical and applied professional courses below.

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Note for Veterinary Nurses: Courses specifically accredited under the British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) CPD Partners Scheme are indicated by this logo.

COAPE DIPLOMA (ADVANCED CERTIFICATE)
This course is only available to students who have successfully completed one of the qualifying courses ('C0') listed below, or who have formal qualifications to an equivalent standard

CDP COAPE DipCABT ADVANCED DIPLOMA: STAGE 1

Diploma in the Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training: STAGE 1

Along with the DipCABT (Honours) below, the professional dedicated qualification for anyone seeking to become a pet behaviour therapist!

First written and accredited in 1997, lectures and coursenotes are constantly updated with the very latest scientific and practical information to ensure that all students receive the finest education in this rapidly developing field.

Supported by an extensive on-line Resource Centre, the Advanced Diploma is taught over four weekends by internationally renowned, highly experienced tutors in their respective fields of canine and feline behaviour and therapy, veterinary science, psycho-nutrition and practical dog training.

Course Type: Residential

	CDPH COAPE DipCABT ADVANCED DIPLOMA (HONOURS): STAGE 2
	Diploma (Honours) in the Practical Aspects of Companion Animal Behaviour and Training: STAGE 2 Stage 2 is the COAPE Advanced Diploma (Honours). This new Honours component is only available to successful students from Stage 1 and provides further opportunity for study and practical career development. Course Type: Correspondence and Residential

ADVANCED CERTIFICATE COURSES
for anyone who wishes to study the science of animal psychology and behaviour.

All of the following 'CA0' courses act as qualifying courses for the CDP COAPE Diploma (see above)

	CA01 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR A BIOLOGICAL APPROACH
	...zooming in on the study and science of animal behaviour! A course for behaviourists, vets, vet nurses and trainers wanting to understand how to study the science of animal behaviour. Course Type: Correspondence

SPECIALIST COURSES FOR VETERINARY NURSES

VN CANINE AND FELINE FRIENDLY NURSING
The first distance learning courses to bring together all aspects of canine and feline friendly nursing from behaviour and handling to nutrition and the recognition of pain.

The Canine Friendly Nursing Course was written by COAPE, and The Feline Friendly Nursing Courses by FAB and the International Society of Feline Medicine in association with COAPE, Nestlé Purina and Veterinary Nursing Times.

APPLIED PROFESSIONAL CANINE COURSES
for anyone working with dogs professionally in the fields of training or rescue and rehabilitation

CP CANINE PROFESSIONAL COURSES
In the dog world there are many people who want to work with or pursue an interest in dogs in a professional manner based on the best current information. But it can be hard to differentiate such a professional approach from those with a less diligent awareness of the needs of the dogs in their care. This Nationally recognised Advanced Level Certificate course is fully accredited by the Open College Network and will help you establish your skills, knowledge and credentials to identify you as a true canine professional.

APPLIED PROFESSIONAL FELINE COURSES
for anyone working with cats professionally in the fields of rescue, boarding and breeding

FABPRO CAT PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Within the cat world, like anywhere else, there are people who want to work in a highly professional way, doing the job based on maximum knowledge and current information. Yet it can often be difficult for such professionals to differentiate themselves from others who may be well-intended but far less diligent about the cats in their care. Now the bar can be established for high professional standards of working with cats and in feline welfare with a range of Feline Professional Study courses written and tutored by leading experts in the field: The Feline Advisory Bureau in association with COAPE, with support from Royal Canin.

ADVANCED AWARD (INTERMEDIATE) COURSES
for anyone who wishes to learn more about companion animal behaviour, behaviour therapy, dog training and wild animal behaviour.

All of the following 'C0' courses act as qualifying courses for the CDP COAPE Diploma (see above)

	C01 DOGWISE STAGE 1
	...becoming a better dog trainer by engaging the mind of the dog! A course for dog trainers, vet nurses and owners who want to know more about how dogs think. This will help you run exceptional puppy and dog training classes. Course Type: Correspondence

	C02 DOGWISE STAGE 2 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
	...exploring canine psychology and the inner workings of the dog's mind! A course for owners, vets, vet nurses and other professionals, and graduates of the C01 DOGWISE STAGE 1 course who want to develop their skills of interpretation of the behaviour of 'man's best friend'. Course Type: Correspondence

	C03 THINK CAT STAGE 1
	...homing in on the highly specialised yet enigmatic nature of the pet cat! A course for owners, vet nurses and other professionals who want to understand more about feline predatory and social behaviour, and the fascinating relationship between cats and their owners. Course Type: Correspondence

	C04 THINK CAT STAGE 2 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
	...exploring feline psychology and the inner workings of the cat's mind! A course for owners, vets, vet nurses and other professionals, and graduates of the C03 THINK CAT STAGE 1 course who want to develop their knowledge and skills of interpretation of the behaviour of the cat. Course Type: Correspondence

C05 AFRICAN WILD DOG BEHAVIOUR
A course in the behaviour, ecology and conservation of the African Wild Dog, focusing on the southern African metapopulation project.
Course Type: Correspondence

	C06 WOLF BEHAVIOUR AND ECOLOGY
	A course in wolf behaviour and ecology, and his relationship with man focusing on the renowned wolf reintroduction programme in Yellowstone National Park, Montana, USA. Course Type: Correspondence course with day seminar

	C07 AN INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
	A course of specially selected units from Advanced Award and Advanced Certificate courses: Wolf Behaviour, Cat and Dog Behaviour, Psychology and Ethology, marked by the respective course tutors... Animal Behaviour a La Carte! Course Type: Correspondence

APPLIED PROFESSIONAL FELINE COURSES
for anyone working with cats professionally in the fields of rescue, boarding and breeding

APPLIED PROFESSIONAL CANINE COURSE
for anyone who wishes to acquire 'hands-on' skills in the important professional field of canine rescue and rehabilitation

CD06 CANINE RESCUE & REHABILITATION
An Intermediate Award in canine rescue and rehabilitation consisting of a correspondence component and a practical component held at Wood Green Animal Shelter, Cambridgeshire.
Course Type: Correspondence and 2 day attendance

FOUNDATION AWARD COURSES FOR PET OWNERS
(AND PROSPECTIVE PET OWNERS)
who want to learn more about companion animal behaviour in cats, dogs and horses

AB01 YOU AND YOUR CAT
A course to help you understand the true nature of your cat. Explore your relationship with this serene yet mischievous, and cuddle-loving yet supremely designed top-of-the-food chain predator!
Course Type: Correspondence

AB02 YOU AND YOUR RESCUE CAT
A course for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new bundle of feline fun from a rescue shelter, or who already has one and wants to understand and cater better for their ‘rescue’ cat or kitten’s needs in their new start in life.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB03 YOU AND YOUR DOG
A course to help you understand the true nature of your dog and benefit all the more from sharing your life with him. Explore your relationship with this devoted yet mischievous, affection-loving yet highly specialised carnivore whose behaviour and design has been honed by becoming our ‘best friend’ and working companion.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB04 YOU AND YOUR RESCUE DOG
A course for anyone who is thinking of adopting a new canine ‘best friend’ from a rescue shelter, or who already has one and wants to understand and cater better for their ‘rescue’ dog or puppy’s needs giving them a better start in life.
Course Type: Correspondence

AB05 YOU AND YOUR HORSE
A course specifically for anyone who is starting to ride or thinking of acquiring their first horse or foal.
Course Type: Correspondence

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