Learn about canine psychology, senses and behaviour, and basic dog training and obedience techniques. This course is for anyone who owns dogs works with dogs currently or plans to work with dogs in the future.
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Our dog training course is ideal for: people who want to work with dog training or animal daycare, responsible dog owners and those who want to work in the dog care industry.
In this course, you will gain practical insights into the following:
- How canine animals think and communicate
- The behavioural development of puppies
- The basic concepts behind dog training and how they can apply to different situations.
- The movement of dogs through training and other methods.
- The roles of working dogs and the outline of how they can be trained.
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Online Courses Australia's Animal Care graduates regularly start their own businesses. Graduates have also been employed in various animal care businesses. On completion of this course, you may be able to apply for jobs such as:
- Pet shop staff member
- Animal trainer
- Groomer
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Why students love learning with us
We don't use dense academic text books. Instead, we design digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions, backed by 24/7 tutorial support. The lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed. They’re perfect for people with busy lives and families who want to better themselves while unlocking better opportunities.
We are CPD endorsed. Completing CPD-endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points are recognised by employers. You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Course Completion Acknowledgement and digital badge issued by
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Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.
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Career Pathways
- Running your own mobile dog grooming business
- Working in a pet grooming salon with other qualified groomers
- Branching out into other areas such as dog training, competition dog grooming or teaching
- Pet Shop staff member
- Animal Trainer
- Dog Trainer
Course Delivery + Learner Support
Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One on one mentor support
6 months access
Live chat, 7 days a week
Course Topics
Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
This dog training course will introduce the relevance of understanding canine psychology and how canine animals think. It will include but not be limited to the evolution of wolves to dogs, why early humans domesticated wolves, the roles that dogs now fulfil in society and the social behaviour of wolves.
Canine Senses and Communication
This course will provide an overview of the various ways that canine animals communicate and will include but not be limited to how to interpret canine body language, critical facts regarding a dog’s sense of smell and the meaning of a dog’s urination behaviour.
Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
This course will provide an introduction to natural canine behaviours and basic requirements, including but not limited to the importance of the main components of food, key facts regarding health issues in dogs and the sexual behaviour of dogs, and how to develop an exercise plan for a dog.
Canine Behavioural Development
This course will provide an introduction to how dogs develop behavioural characteristics throughout the stages of their life. It will include but not be limited to the importance of developmental periods, the importance of play and the ways a puppy can be socialised.
Canine Behavioural Disorders
This course will provide an overview of commonly occurring behavioural problems in dogs and will include but not be limited to the importance of physical and mental stimulation, different types of aggression and appropriate treatments for behavioural disorders.
Basic Dog Training Principles
This course will provide an introduction to the basic principles on which dog training is based and how this translates to training a dog. It will include but not be limited to how conditioning works, key facts regarding socialisation and basic training, and how to formulate a behavioural modification plan.
Dog Obedience Training
This course will explore the various ways a dog can be trained to perform predetermined actions upon command, and will include but not be limited to the importance of obedience training, how commands can be taught to a dog and key facts regarding the basic concepts behind obedience training.
Controlling a Dog’s Movement
This course will provide an introduction to the movement of dogs and how it can be controlled, both through training and other methods. It will include but not be limited to reasons why a dog may escape and changes that can be made to prevent a dog from escaping.
Training Working Dogs
This course will explore the different ways a dog can be trained to perform tasks required as a working dog and will include but not be limited to the importance of working dogs and how a working dog can be trained.
Payment Plan From Only $25 per week
