Education
Certificate in Starting Your Dog Walking Business
Have you ever dreamed of having your own dog walking business? If yes then our Certificate in Starting Your Dog Walking Business course is just for you. We cover a wide range of topics which will be suitable for a new business owner or the established entrepreneur. Modules and topics include:
•Marketing and promotion
•Insurance and legislation
•Roles and responsibilities of a dog walker
•Equipment and resources
•Customer care and retention
•Social Media and Networking
Certificate in Dog Training
Our comprehensive and insightful Certificate in Dog Training will provide you with a good academic base in the way that dogs think, learn and act. Based only on the most up-to-date research, kindest methods, and training advice that has been scientifically proven time and time again, the course will provide you with a good grounding for training our four legged friends. We will cover a variety of topics including:
•Positive Relationships
•Classical Conditioning
•Operant Conditioning
•Positive and Negative Re-enforcements
•Training Aids
•Training the Working Dog
Dog Commands For Beginners
Learn the basic commands with our FREE module of study. Understand how to instruct the basic commands in easy going steps. These include:
•Sit
•Lie down
•Recall
•Stay
•No and leave
•Get off and down
Certificate in Dog Nutrition
Our Certificate in Dog Nutrition course has the aim of providing a primer for the understanding of nutrients, how the nutrients are used in the dog and, the biological nature of the dog. Gain an understanding of canine body systems and the effects of diet on canine health and behaviour. The course also explores the functions of each nutrient group, the benefits and concerns of raw food, home cooked food and commercial diets. Topics and elements include:
•Macronutrients
•Micronutrients
•Safe Foods For Your Dog
•Risks of Poor Nutrition
•Supplementation
•Vitamins and Minerals
Certificate in Dog First Aid
The focus of our Certficate in Dog First Aid course is being able to identify when something isn’t right with a pet and being able to act accordingly in an emergency situation before you get to the vet. We’ll also take a look at how you can prevent some emergencies from occurring in the first place. Learners will complete with knowledge on how to prevent, identify and take the appropriate action in the case of an emergency. We will cover a variety of topics including:
•Recognising normal for your pet
•Heatstroke
•Bandaging
•Bloat
•Poisoning
•Seizures
•Choking
•Resuscitation
•Being prepared
Certificate in Dog Adoption
Get yourself ready for pet adoption with the knowledge; tools; and resources you need to transition a new pet into your home. Learn how to build a positive relationship; so that you can enjoy a lifelong friendship with your new pet. It offers you practical guidance on bringing the pet home; introducing other pets; and what to expect when the ‘honeymoon’ period ends. We will cover elements which include:
•Setting Your Boundaries
•Separation Anxiety
•Rescue Dog Training
•The First Night
•Introducing Strangers
•Primary Dog Needs
