Pet Psychology courses

Pet Psychology courses

A badly-behaved pet can cause a breakdown in a relationship which could otherwise be rewarding and positive.

Animals are abandoned when the owner simply can’t cope any more, and yet it is often the owner who is at fault.

This course looks at the natural instincts and behaviours of a wide range of pets, along with their suitability to their owners.

You will learn how these animals think and feel and why an animal exhibits ‘bad’ behaviour, resulting in a clear direction forward for a new, positive relationship between pet and owner.

The course is ideal for all pet owners and animal welfare workers, as well as those looking to provide a professional service in an ever-growing market for pet psychologists.

Course Subjects

8 Lessons
  • Meeting the Needs of Pets
  • Birds
  • Owner Suitability
  • Dogs
  • Iguanas
  • Choosing an Appropriate Breed
  • Cats
  • Rabbits & Rodents
  • Psychological Problems
  • Horses

Students obtaining 70% or more marks in the final examination will be awarded the BSY Diploma and are entitled to use the letters BSY (Pet Psy.) after their name.