The Canine Classroom: A Journey into Animal Behaviour - Evening

• Evolution of dogs from wolves and how domestication has influenced their behaviour
• Early socialisation and its impact on behavioural development
• Understanding the unique human-dog bond
• How dogs communicate using body language, vocalisations and scent
• Interactions between dogs and between humans and dogs
• Recognising stress signals, play behaviour and aggression
• How dogs learn (classical and operant conditioning)
• Common behavioural issues such as barking, chewing and separation anxiety
• Training techniques based on positive reinforcement
• The role of dogs in society (including therapy and working dogs)

Course places are only secured after payment/funding has been arranged.

As per the College Tuition Fees and Refund Policy, tuition fees are non-refundable except under exceptional circumstances. Refer to our Tuition Fee Refund and Withdrawal Procedure on the College website.

Student Paying Fees

Fees of less than £150 must be paid in full. Payment by instalment is available, provided the course fee is £150 or greater. You can access a direct debit form here.

Instalments must be paid via direct debit over a 4-month period and an initial 30% deposit is required in order to secure your place. You will not be able to apply online if paying by direct debit please contact Evening Admissions - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Employer Paying Fees

If your employer is paying for your tuition fees, an Employers Agreement Form or letter from your employer must be submitted prior to or on enrolment. You can access the Employer Agreement Form here.  We ask that you complete the Employer Agreement Form and return via email to - eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.

Please also be aware that if you do not meet the residency requirements to be assessed as a home fee student, you may be required to pay a higher fee rate. For evening courses, this rate is double the home fee advertised.

If you have any questions, or if you would like more information on this, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at eveninginfo@forthvalley.ac.uk.