We’ve all seen at least one social media influencer or celebrity pose for a picture with their French bulldog. But could an Instagram trend actually be causing more harm than good? This International Puppy Farm Awareness Day, make sure you consider responsible puppy purchasing. Brachycephalic breeds boom in recent years In recent years, miniature and […]
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Could Instagram trends be having an impact on puppy farming?
West Yorkshire’s go-to careers event for animal lovers is back in town!
For those aspiring to an exciting career working with animals, there’s no better place to start than The College of Animal Welfare’s annual Careers With Animals Day! Running at the College’s education and training centre in Tingley on Saturday 14 October, this year’s event boasts another great line up of local and national exhibitors, including […]
Did you know that 1 in 8 adults are illiterate? | International Literacy Day
Do you know just how many people can’t read and write? According to shocking figures from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), around 774 million people worldwide are illiterate. To many of us, these statistics may be surprising. But with more than one in eight adults across the globe unable to read and […]
Student Louise Marshall completes the Devil of the Highlands ultramarathon!
Louise Marshall, student veterinary nurse studying at our Edinburgh centre, amazed staff and fellow students recently by completing the notorious Devil of the Highlands Ultramarathon in a fraction over eight hours! Louise started running properly around April 2017 and did her first ultramarathon, Ochil Ultra, in September 2017. After finishing third female in that race, […]
Veterinary Nurse Training Just Got More Affordable!
It’s no secret that there appears to be a shortage of Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) in the UK. Yet did you know that there is no shortage of people wishing to train to become an RVN? The opportunity to become an apprentice veterinary nurse is highly sought after, yet few veterinary practices offer this as […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Month: Sleep
Having trouble getting to sleep? There are various things which could be stopping you from getting the rest you need. So, take a look at these tips that could help you get to sleep easier! Go to bed at around the same time each day Having a routine can make it easier for you to […]
New Online Clinical Coach Standardisation Training
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is delighted to announce the launch of its new online clinical coach standardisation training! As a clinical coach, it is a requirement that coaching skills are kept up-to-date through annual standardisation training. For CAW clinical coaches, up until now, this meant either attending a half day standardisation event at […]
Electric shock collars to be banned
The government has announced that electric shock collars for cats and dogs will be banned in England. The training devices deliver up to 6,000 volts of electricity or spray noxious chemicals to control unwanted behaviour and shock animals into obedience. Use of such equipment is already outlawed in Wales, whilst the Scottish government is also considering a […]
Got your GCSE results but not sure what to do next?
Were you pleased with the GCSE results you received? Or maybe you didn’t quite achieve the grades you were hoping for? Either way, now is the time to be thinking about the next step… Stuck for what to do next? Are you stuck wondering what you’re going to do next? If so, why not look […]
Just got your A Level results? It’s time to think about the next step…
Hopefully you are pleased with your A Level results, but whether you achieved the grades you were hoping for or not, there are always choices out there for you. So, what will your next step be? Explore your options If you are haven’t quite decided what you want to do next, it is important to […]