The aim of the course is to prepare participants academically to work in the role of canine behaviour advisor.

The aim of the course is to prepare participants academically to work in the ABTC role of animal behaviour technician.

The GDip ABM is a course inspired by the ABTC standard for Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) as an addition to the already established ADip Applied Animal Behaviour Level 5 programmes. It is unlikely that students will be able to start this course without having completed the level 5 programme.

This course is aimed at those planning to work with cats or those already working with cats on a professional basis although it would also be of interest to those cat owners.

This programme is aimed at the more advanced student who needs an understanding of aggressive behaviour in dogs for professional reasons.

This course is designed to equip students with a basic knowledge of normal and unusual behaviours and their purposes or what they can tell us about the dog.

This programme is designed to equip the student with the knowledge to 'read' and understand how and what dogs communicate to each other and to humans.

This course is similar to the standard Canine Nutrition Certificate but it is more technical and designed around the VN’s annual CPD requirement. Topics covered are all built into one large module and include:

As well as being an enjoyable course, this is designed to be a serious introduction to the fascinating subject of feline behaviour.

Gift vouchers are available to purchase from Compass for any value, they
are redeemable against the cost of any of the Compass courses.

This course is designed to equip participants with a more advanced understanding of how and why dogs behave the way they do.

This short course is a useful starting point for people with some experience but no studies to support that knowledge.

Compass, Burgess Pet Care Ltd and the Rabbit Awareness Partners have developed this CPD course specifically for Vets and Veterinary Nurses and counts for 40 hours CPD.