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Available as a one-year level 6 top-up degree See page 48 for details

You’ll utilise the latest scientific evidence as you investigate different training methods. Explore the human-canine bond in pet and therapeutic settings and learn in our commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre. As part of the competitive performance stream, you’ll examine training for canine athletes. Our dog agility specialism will immerse you in agility training – you could even help to deliver the annual UKA National Dog Agility Show. You’ll tailor your learning to your interests and graduate ready for exciting canine careers across the world. Industry opportunities You’ll benefit from gaining experience in the commercial Canine Hydrotherapy Centre. You’ll also benefit from our connections with dog trainers, behaviourists, coaches, scientists and athletes across the UK. This includes international husky sled racer Vickie Pullin. This course is ideal for those who have a passion for training dogs, and would like to turn that passion into a career in canine training, performance or rehabilitation. While this course focuses on dogs, you'll also study a range of other animals as part of your learning. most of our specialist facilities to develop your expertise in this field. Canine Training and Performance BSc (Hons) / BSc (Hons) with Foundation year The dog training industry is rapidly growing, from pets to competitive sport. Now is a really exciting time to pursue a career in this field. Make the

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 157-158 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

UCAS code C866 3 years CF66 4 years with Foundation year

Foundation year - Gain the subject-specific knowledge needed for the BSc degree

Integrated placement year - An optional extra year in industry to prepare for your career

Echo Holding

“I’ve always been interested in rescuing dogs. My ultimate dreamwould be to train detection dogs. The Canine Training and Performance degree appealed to me as the only one of its kind. I love exploring the biology of dogs in lectures and learning training techniques in practical sessions. Hartpury graduates are doing amazing things in the animal industry. I can’t wait for that to be me!”

Graduate destinations  • Animal Trainer / Behaviourist*  • Service Dog Handler

 • Rescue and rehabilitation  • Animal Warden / Officer

 • Performance Analyst for competitive sports such as agility, sled dog racing and canicross

BSc CanineTraining and Performance student

*Extra industry-recognised accreditations are recommended to move into these roles.