78 Short courses in Animal Science in Europe

Master how to train your dog in a friendly and positive environment using reward-based principles. Receive the practical skills you need to correct bad habits and encourage good behavior, all while keeping your dog happy and stress free. International Open Academy offers the Dog Behavior and Training programme.

Throughout this Breeding Programme Modelling with AlphaSimR Short Course from The University of Edinburgh you will develop skills to model breeding programmes for livestock, crop, insect and managed wild or captive populations using case studies in AlphaSimR. 

The Vertebrate Zoology course offered by Warnborough College will give you a thorough understanding of “higher” animals’ zoology and evolution, together with some principles on animal ecology and morphology.

When your animal is older, injured, or ill, you want to do everything in your power to help them. Just as physiotherapy and massage help strengthen our muscles and joints, it’s just as beneficial for our animals. International Open Academy offers the Animal Physical Therapy programme.

Keeping your dog looking (and smelling) great is the ultimate gift any pet parent can give to their furry friend. Whether you are interested in becoming a dog-groomer, or just want to save money and time by tending to your pet’s hygiene and cosmetic needs yourself, we have the ultimate course for you. International Open Academy offers the Guide to Dog Grooming programme.

Taking your dog for walks conjures up wonderful images of romping through parks and enjoying quality time together. But what if you secretly dread walking the dog? Do you find excuses not to head outside for much-needed exercise for you and your furball? International Open Academy offers the Loose Leash Dog Walking programme.

Routine disease investigations are based on clinical, pathological and epidemiological evidence. To learn more, join this Animal Diseases course from Warnborough College.

This Dog groomer course from An Eacademy will work to ensure that you understand different cutting techniques and what standards there are for several different breeds.

In this Animal Behaviour and Psychology course at Warwickshire College, you'll study the biological foundations of how animals think and act.

Join this Calf Rearing course from Warnborough College and learn to select calves for specific purposes (eg. dairy, beef, breeding) and rear them to that end, identifying and dealing with health and other problems that may occur along the way.

This online Poultry course from Warnborough College is a sound introduction to the care and management of poultry; this includes animals such as chickens, turkeys and much more. 

This Natural Health Care for Animals course from Warnborough College is perfect for people who want to work in the field of animal health care, but who wish to work more holistically in treating aliments and maintaining animal health.

This online Dog Care course from Warnborough College will help you understand how to properly and appropriately take care of dogs. 

Join the Animal Behaviour and Psychology course from Warnborough College and learn to decode animal behaviour and improve your animal management skills!

Learn to plan implementation of an animal breeding program using genetic theory, practical applications to daily husbandry practice, and management of animal breeding programs. Join the Animal Breeding course from Warnborough College.

Under Dutch law (Art. 9 Wod), animal experiments may only be conducted if overseen by someone with legally required qualifications. Completing this course is one of those requirements and is essential to carrying out such experiments lawfully. Lab Animal Science is offered at Maastricht University.

This The Truth About Cats and Dogs course from The University of Edinburgh is for anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of what makes their pet tick, and how we can improve our relationship with them and quality of life while they’re in our care. 

Pet sitting and dog walking allow you to get paid to work, play, and take care of animals. Pet owners are prepared to pay top dollar for someone who really loves animals and has been trained to look after them in the way they deserve. International Open Academy offers the Animal Training and Pet Sitting programme.

This Animal Behaviour and Welfare Short Course from The University of Edinburgh is ideal for anyone interested in understanding more about animal welfare and behaviour.

Whether you need to train your new puppy or you own an older dog with problem behaviors, then this video course, filmed with real dogs, is for you. Less than 5% of dog owners take their canine friends to a training center. International Open Academy offers the Dog Training Essentials programme.