Entry Requirements
The only qualifications for entry are an open mind and a willingness to participate and to learn. Previous knowledge and experience will be beneficial but are not pre-requisites for admission. However, students must have read Turid Rugaas’ book “On Talking Terms with Dogs” and seen the accompanying DVD / video, Calming Signals, both of which are available by mail order from Sheila Harper Ltd (please contact Tracy or Sheila for details).
Expectations
Each area of study will carry with it the expectation that students will be involved in research, observation and training in their own time. For those choosing to work towards NOCN accreditation, a portfolio of work should be kept and managed, including written work, summaries of class discussion along with some video or other photographic evidence, in which case access to a still and/or video camera is strongly recommended. A suggested reading list will be made available upon attendance. For further general information on expectations, pre-requisites and level criteria for this foundation course and other levels, please request document: Pre-requisites & level Criteria.
Student Numbers
It is likely that there will be about 12 -15 paying students on the course although provision has been made for a maximum of 20 paying students according to demand.