Animal Care Courses

Animal Care Courses at The NAC

Our Animal Care Courses are designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to ensure the highest standards of care for a wide variety of animals.

Ideal for both pet owners and professionals, these courses cover topics such as proper nutrition, health monitoring, grooming, and overall welfare management. With a strong focus on ethical and evidence-based practices, you’ll learn how to provide compassionate, informed care that promotes the well-being and quality of life of the animals you look after.

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Equine Behaviour & Training Course

40+ Lessons

1.5 Months

£396.00

Filled with the latest science, this course will teach you the science behind equine training and behaviour, how to train your horse in a welfare and ethics-first manner and guide you through all the principles that underpin good horsemanship. Learn how to understand your horse better than ever before, and gain entry requirements for the ABTC recognised and multi-accredited Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching.
Equine Body Language

This free e-book will take you through equine communication methods, join us as we explore body language, vocalisations, equine senses, and appeasement and displacement behaviours.
How Horses Learn

16 Lessons

5 weeks

£147.00

Have you ever wondered how your horse understands what you’re asking? Whether it’s responding to subtle seat aids or cues to walk on, training underpins nearly everything we do with our horses. But how well do you understand the science behind it—and why sometimes, training doesn’t go as planned?
The Principles Of Horse Training

13 Lessons

5 weeks

£147.00

Have you ever wondered how expert trainers seem to effortlessly communicate with their horses, making training look fluid and natural? While “horse whispering” may sound like magic, the real secret lies in shaping and successive approximations—powerful techniques that help trainers create clarity and ease for their horses, resulting in soft, supple responses.
The Science Of Learning

5 Lessons

£60.00

Have you ever wondered how your pet learns new behaviours? Whether it’s a dog, horse, cat, or any other companion, all animals learn through the same fundamental principles. In fact, the way all animals’ brains learn is surprisingly similar. From Pavlov’s famous experiments with dogs to the application of rewards in modern training, this course will guide you through the fascinating world of learning theory.

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Our Animal Care Courses provide an in-depth and flexible pathway for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge in animal care, management, and welfare. Whether you’re interested in animal care or keen to specialise in equine care and management, our courses are designed to equip you with the essential skills and expertise needed to work confidently with animals. Covering topics from health and behaviour to welfare and practical management, these courses cater to both beginners and experienced professionals. For those focusing on animal management, you’ll learn how to oversee the care of animals in a variety of settings, ensuring their well-being while managing resources and staff. Our equine care and management courses delve into the specifics of horse care, including stable management, equine health, and behaviour, offering a detailed understanding of what it takes to care for and train horses effectively. With the convenience of distance learning, you can fit your studies around your lifestyle, gaining the skills and knowledge at a pace that suits you.

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