Build your knowledge of animal behaviour and welfare with practical online training designed for people working and volunteering in rescue and rehoming.
Understanding animal behaviour is key to improving welfare, supporting rehabilitation and helping more animals successfully transition into homes. Our online sessions combine practical knowledge with real-world experience, helping you build confidence in the challenges you face every day.
These short courses are designed for staff, volunteers and foster carers working in shelters, rescue centres and rehoming organisations. Whether you're supporting dogs, cats or wider animal welfare programmes, you'll gain practical insights you can put into practice straight away.
What you'll get out of it
Our sessions help you:
- Develop your understanding of animal behaviour and welfare
- Build confidence when responding to common behavioural challenges
- Learn practical approaches that support positive welfare outcomes
- Apply evidence-based thinking in shelter and rehoming environments
- Learn from experienced professionals and animal welfare peers.
All sessions are delivered online, making them easy to join from anywhere.
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FAQs
These sessions are designed for people working or volunteering in a shelter, rescue centre or rehoming organisation. Some sessions are also suitable for foster carers.
No. All sessions can be taken as standalone learning opportunities.
No. These sessions complement Foundations of Shelter Management, but you can attend them independently.
All sessions are free.
Select a session and follow the link to sign up through Academy Online.
Yes, sessions are delivered online.
You can register your interest through Academy Online to be notified when future dates become available.
