This course will provide supporting evidence for the Kennel Club Accreditation scheme, with possibly 5-7 points being awarded on successful completion. The British Institute of Professional Dog Trainers also endorse it.

It can be completed at your own pace within a maximum period of THREE YEARS.

You will have your own personal tutor who can be contacted for help and advice.

It must be pointed out that this is a pass or fail course. Pass certificates or membership of the institute will NOT be automatically given. All students MUST achieve a set standard to pass the written part of the course and must also pass practical assessments.

Once students have enrolled on the course, they can take either the written or practical part as many times as they wish (within the three year period already mentioned) in order to gain the knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve the combined pass mark.

If, after three years, a student has failed to submit written work, failed to attend for practical assessment or not reached the required pass mark, the NO refunds will be made. If, however, on receipt of the 1st module, you are not satisfied with the content, then providing it is returned complete and in good condition within 7 days, then the course fee will be refunded.

All students completing the course will be awarded with a certificate and will be offered (subject to satisfying the membership committee of their competence and having solemnly declared to uphold the aims and standards of the institute), free membership of the institute for 1 year. Membership is renewable annually thereafter at a cost of £10.00, payable in January of each year. This will allow those successful to use the letters 'MIPBC' (member of the Institute of Pet Behaviour Consultants) after their names on any stationery or advertisements etc.

Please note that although the complete written part of this course consists of 8 modules, in order to facilitate correct marking and accurate record keeping, each module will be sent to you as the previous one is completed satisfactorily.

If any further information or advice is required then please contact me on 07743 963163. If I'm not available to take the call, please leave a contact number and I will call you back as soon as possible.

Best regards,

Jeff Whyatt - Course Director
IPBC - Inglenook Lodge, Doubledays Lane , Burgh-Le-Marsh, Lincolnshire , PE24 5EN Tel/Fax - 07743 963163