About BHARCS

About the school

International canine behaviour education academy based out of Bangalore, India.

BHARCS is an international canine behaviour education academy based out of Bangalore, India. We offer a one of a kind, accredited diploma course on Canine Behaviour and Ethology as well as workshops for dog parents and companion animal professionals.

We are revolutionizing the world of canine behaviour education through our trailblazing approach to the way we see dogs. While our education is deeply rooted in empathy and compassion, we rely on the latest in the fields of biosociopsychology and ethology, as a way to understand dog behaviour and affect change where required. As a school, we firmly believe that dogs are individuals, deserving of choices, autonomy and respect. This is the BHARCS way.

Our unique courses are based on the philosophies of internationally acclaimed canine behaviourist Turid Rugaas and her teachings. We attract learners from all over the world. You can check out our student community map here.

Learning at BHARCS

All our courses are entirely online-enabled which means our students can learn our curriculum with ease, no matter where they are on the globe. We conduct our courses on a customised teaching platform to give students a unique and professional learning experience.

BHARCS not only prepares professional students to practice as behaviour consultants but also empowers them to conduct their own ethological research. To enhance their learning opportunities, we also have several affiliates across the globe and our diploma is accredited as a Level 4 diploma in England. We frequently invite experts from all over the world to conduct workshops on the latest in the field.

Sindhoor Pangal

About The Founder

Sindhoor is a canine behaviour consultant, a canine myotherapist, an anthrozoologist and an engineer by qualification. She researches free living dogs in Bangalore, India.

Sindhoor is a TEDx speaker and the author of the book, Dog Knows. Sindhoor quit her corporate life to pursue a career in working with dogs, after her dog Nishi met with an accident and needed special physical and emotional care. She worked as a behaviour and myotherapy consultant for companion dogs, but soon discovered her passion for studying free living dogs in India. She has presented her findings at several major international conferences in the US, UK and has conducted seminars in Europe, UK and South America. She has been invited as an expert on several podcasts, including a few on NPR radio. She maintained a weekly column on dog behaviour, in The Bangalore Mirror for two years.

SIndhoor is currently the principal and director of BHARCS. BHARCS offers a unique UK-accredited level 4 diploma on canine biosociopsychology and applied ethology.

While she wears many hats, Sindhoor’s favourite role has been being a mommy to two amazing dogs - Nishi (who recently passed away) and Cheeru, who she considers her inspiration and her greatest teachers.

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Accredited by Laser Learning Awards (LASER)

Accreditation is a review process to determine if educational programs meet defined standards of quality. Once achieved, accreditation is not permanent—it is renewed periodically to ensure that the quality of the educational program is maintained.

BHARCS holds itself to the highest standard of canine education. Our diploma (BACBED) has been accredited by Laser Learning Awards, UK. LASER was chosen for this purpose because it is a highly meticulous awarding organization (AO), which closely monitors the education delivered by BHARCS, insisting on an internal quality management process, thorough and fair policies and is subjected to external quality checks across all students throughout the year, every year. LASER also requires that BHARCS constantly show evidence of continuous improvements as a commitment of quality to its learners. Laser Learning Awards (LASER) is an international awarding organisation approved by Ofqual, QAA and SIA to offer qualifications. LASER works nationally in the UK as well as internationally - and has been doing so for over 3 decades.

Professional Affiliations

Galen Myotherapy

Established by Julia Robertson in 2002, Galen Myotherapy is a world-leader in Canine Myotherapy education, treatment, and research. Their unique Positive PACT® treatment protocol ensures all dogs being treated have a ‘choice’. This means that they never use forced restraint and treatment always take place on the floor or on a low level, which is where a dog is most comfortable and can choose to walk away. They work with the dog, not on the dog and this is what makes us love them.

ICAN

Sindhoor is a member of the International Companion Animal Network (ICAN).

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BHARCS holds itself to the highest of standards and so the diploma (BACBED) has been accredited by Laser Learning Awards (UK) Laser Learning Awards (LASER) is an international awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual to offer qualifications. Laser was chosen for this purpose because it is a highly meticulous awarding organization (AO), which closely monitors the education delivered by BHARCS, insisting on an internal quality management process, thorough and fair policies and is subjected to external quality checks across all students throughout the year, every year. Laser also requires that BHARCS constantly show evidence of continuous improvements as a commitment of quality to it’s learners.