BSc. Animal upbringing and training

The study program combines knowledge from the field of psychology – mainly cognitive and behavioral – with selected issues in zoology and ethology (science of behavior) of domesticated animals: dogs, cats, horses, rodents or birds. A key part of the education is the acquisition of practical skills, so from the 2nd semester you will participate in classes that build a workshop for working with animals.

Choosing Animal upbringing and training specialty, you will focus, among other things, on the methodology of training and training dogs and horses, solving behavioral problems of pets or the realities of running a business related to the care and training of animals.

The bachelor’s degree program with a practical profile in the field of Animal behavior and psychology at UEHS allows you to acquire the directional substantive knowledge and build a workshop of skills necessary for behavioral work with animals. Graduates receive a bachelor’s degree and are fully prepared to develop professional activities.

Career Path

A degree in education will allow you to find employment or develop your own business in areas such as: training dogs or horses in professional training/riding schools and centers. Training of service and assistance dogs. Consultation and behavioral therapies for pet owners. Socialization and preparation for adoption of animals residing in shelters and rehabilitation centers. Professional petsitting and operation of animal hotels;