A NEW short course in dog behaviour and training will start at Wrexham Glyndwr University on Monday.

The programme will run for six weeks starting on April 8 at Wrexham Glyndwr’s Northop campus with classes stating at 5.30pm until 8.30pm on Monday evenings, with three days planned over weekends, and some sessions taking place at North Clwyd Animal Rescue (NCAR).

The programme will be run by Wrexham Glyndwr University Animal Science and Animal Studies programme leader, Angela Winstanley.

She said: “Dog behaviour and training experts will introduce people on the course to the key concepts of this fascinating and rewarding work. They will learn why dogs behave the way they do, how to read and understand dog body language, learn about puppy development and socialisation plus how to ensure dogs welfare needs are met.”

The course is a hands-on, practical course with the opportunity to work with some of the rescue dogs at NCAR.

Angela also said that people taking this short course will be able to work with some of the dogs to develop their training skills and help them find new homes.

For more information about the course, visit the Glyndwr website where you can also book onto the course for £95.