Companion Animal Behaviour Courses

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The BVNA provides a Course in Companion Animal Behaviour suitable for VN, students, veterinary surgeons and practice staff. 

Well respected speakers include Sarah Heath BVSc DipECVBM-CA, David Appleby MSc CCAB, Dr Anne McBride BSc PhD FRSA and Jon Bowen BVetMed DipAS(CABC).

Once you have completed all four modules, you are able to gain a certificate by completing the assessment examination, carried out by correspondence.

Modules costs from £130 per day for BVNA members and from £155 per day for non-BVNA members


  • Dogs and Cats - Understanding the Difference (module 1)

2012 Dates to be announced


  • The Front Line Approach to Behavioural Problems (module 2)

2012 Dates to be announced


  • Common Canine Conundrums (module 3)

Saturday 29th October 2011 @ Wyboston Lakes Conference & Training Centre, Wyboston, Bedfordshire


  • Frequent Feline Foibles (module 4)

Sunday 30th October 2011 @ Wyboston Lakes Conference & Training Centre, Wyboston, Bedfordshire


Please download a booking form: 2011 Courses

Telephone Lisa Brett on 01279 408644 or send an e-mail to lisa@bvna.co.uk

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