Short Courses in Animal Studies

At Blackburn, Witton :

This course has been designed for the owner of a pet dog who would like to learn about the care and .. (for more information click 'details' below)
This course will introduce novice owners to the keeping of exotic species for optimum health and wel .. (for more information click 'details' below)

At Myerscough College, Preston :

This course has been designed to look at various aspects of canine behaviour and communication. It w .. (for more information click 'details' below)
A course designed to give anyone who is thinking of keeping poultry on a small scale or for a hobby .. (for more information click 'details' below)
Catering for Your Cat's Needs (for more information click 'details' below)
A must for anyone working with dogs and cats; kennels, catteries, grooming parlours, dog trainers an .. (for more information click 'details' below)
A course ideally suited for 2nd year bee keepers wishing to improve their skills and knowledge in ke .. (for more information click 'details' below)
A course for those who wish to develop a holistic approach to dog care, behaviour and development. (for more information click 'details' below)

Wed 12-Jan-11

6.00 pm - 9.00 pm, 10 weeks

£275.00

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Inspecting Boarding and Breeding Establishments

This two-day course has been designed specifically for Local Authorities and Councils. It aims to .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Thu 25-Nov-10	9.30am - 4.30pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire
Thu 24-Feb-11	9.30am - 4.30pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire

Introduction to Hamsters, Mice, Gerbils and other Rodent Pets

This course will introduce the pet owner to a range of small mammals: rats, mice, gerbils, degus, ha .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Mon 28-Feb-11

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, 4 Weeks

£60.00

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Introduction to Pet Dog Grooming

This course has been designed for the owner of a pet dog who would like to learn about the care and .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Tue 26-Oct-10	7.00 pm - 9.00 pm (Evening) 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Saturdays), 1 Evening 26th October, Saturday 30th Oct, 6th and 13th Nov	£165.00	Details	Enquire
Tue 16-Nov-10	7.00 pm - 9.00 pm (Evening) 10.00 am - 5.00 pm (Saturdays), 1 Evening 16th November, Saturday 20th, 27th Nov & 4th Dec	£165.00	Details	Enquire

Keeping Exotic Animals - Welfare and Husbandry

This course will introduce novice owners to the keeping of exotic species for optimum health and wel .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Mon 06-Jun-11

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, 4 Weeks

£60.00

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Pet Shop Training for Inspecting Officers

A course designed specifically for Local Authorities and Councils to offer specific training to s .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Thu 09-Sep-10	9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire
Thu 27-Jan-11	9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire

Pet Shop Training for Inspecting Officers (Aquatics)

Based on the success of the Pet Store Training for Inspecting Officers Course, two further courses .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Fri 29-Oct-10

9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 1 day

£115.00

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Pet Shop Training for Inspecting Officers (Exotics)

Based on the success of the Pet Store Training for Inspecting Officers Course, two further courses .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Thu 28-Oct-10

9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 1 day

£115.00

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Rabbits as Companion Animals

This course will introduce the pet owner to a wide range of rabbit breeds commonly kept as pets. Bas .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Mon 24-Jan-11

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm, 4 Weeks

£60.00

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Responsible Dog Ownership

A must for all dog owners, that will explore the many facets to having a canine companion including .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Sat 25-Sep-10	10.00 am - 2.00 pm, 2 Saturdays	£60.00	Details	Enquire
Sat 22-Jan-11	10.00 am - 2.00 pm, 2 Saturdays	£60.00	Details	Enquire

Tellington TTouch for Dogs Workshop

Tellington TTouch is a gentle form of training that has a positive affect on the behaviour, performa .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Sat 04-Sep-10	10.00 am - 4.00 pm, 1 Day	£68.00	Details	Enquire
Sat 13-Nov-10	10.00 am - 4.00 pm, 1 Day	£68.00	Details	Enquire
Sat 05-Mar-11	10.00 am - 4.00 pm, 1 Day	£68.00	Details	Enquire
Sat 09-Apr-11	10.00 am - 4.00 pm, 1 Day	£68.00	Details	Enquire
Sat 11-Jun-11	10.00 am - 4.00 pm, 1 Day	£68.00	Details	Enquire

At Wrea Green Equitation Centre,Warton :

Canine Aggression for Dog Wardens

This two-day course has been designed specifically for dog wardens for local authorities and coun .. (for more information click 'details' below)

Mon 08-Nov-10	9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire
Mon 07-Feb-11	9.30 am - 4.30 pm, 2 days	£205.00	Details	Enquire

The following courses are available, no date or venue is currently arranged:

Basic Fish Keeping
Basic Dog Traning for the Pet Owner
Intermediate Dog Grooming
Ornamental Aquatics - Keeping Coldwater and Tropical Fish
Pet Dog Grooming - Taster
How to Understand and Cope with the Grief of Losing a Companion Animal
Understanding, recognising and dealing with stress in dogs
RCVS Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Refresher - Lab Procedures
RCVS Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Refresher Medical Nursing
RCVS Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Refresher Rediography
RCVS Veterinary Nursing Level 3 Refresher Surgical Nursing

for more information contact Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, telephone 01995 642128 or email shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk