Course overview
Good behaviour that will last a lifetime!
Understanding man’s best friend is vital for responsible owners and anyone working with dogs. Our 100 hour online course will teach you about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn basic dog and obedience training techniques.
Fantastic for dog owners, dog breeders, dog groomers, dog trainers, dog therapists, dog walkers, pet sitters, dog boarding or kennel assistants, pet shop assistants and pet rescue attendants.
Study method
- Online
Duration study load
100 hours. Learn at your own pace, but ideally complete one module per week.
Course features
- Gain an Employer Recognised Certificate of achievement
- Understand how canine animals think and communicate
- Develop a program for training a new pet dog when it is brought into a household.
- Learn to train a dog to perform predetermined actions upon command
- Control the movement of dogs through training and other methods.
- Learn how working dogs can be trained to perform tasks. Includes a sheep dog, tracking dog, blind dog or substance detection dog
Professional recognition
Accredited by ICOES
ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards guarantees you a high standard of content with measurable outcomes from a reputable training organisation. ICOES is the accrediting body that establishes, monitors and continually develops the educational standards of online teaching institutions.
Assessment
10 modules / 10 assignments. Includes case studies, quizzes and written assessments
Testimonials
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Donna MackinnonDog Psychology & Training"I really enjoyed this course. It was easy to follow. The content was extremely interesting and it was well set out. I have recommended this course to other people. I would love to move on to do something more in dog psychology."
About The Career Academy
The Career Academy offers a range of employer recognised courses as well as specialist courses to improve job performance. Our focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so our students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. We offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances.
