Hartpury University Prospectus

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You’ll utilise the latest science as you investigate different training systems. 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 human and canine athletes. Our dog agility specialism will immerse you in agility training in our arenas. You could help to deliver the annual UKA 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 Pullen. 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. to pursue a career in this field. Make the most of our specialist facilities to develop your expertise in this field. 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 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 *Subject to validation

Vickie Pullen Female sled racer and guest lecturer BSc Canine Training and Performance Guest Lecturer Profile

Entry requirements A typical offer is 112 UCAS tariff points; 32-48 UCAS tariff points with Foundation year See entry requirements on pages 149-150 Typical offer information is for guidance only Find out more at www.hartpury.ac.uk

"I fell in love with sled dogs when working in Canada and Alaska. It wasn’t long before McKinley, my first husky, joined my life. I now have a team of 29 dogs

UCAS code C866 3 years CF65 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

that form part of my sled dog business.

We compete in sprint racing all over the world, in both open and purebred classes. Win or lose, the dogs always come first and, as long as they're happy to give it their all, so am I!"

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In the US alone, the animal training industry is projected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations.* That’s why we developed this exciting new degree. You’ll be ready to hit the ground running in a range of canine careers across the world *US Department of Labor 2016

World Championships Sled Dog Races 2016, Germany. Vickie is the leading female sled dog racer in the UK, holding multiple top 10 world rankings