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Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training Course Guide

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Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training Course Guide

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This course will provide an introduction to 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.
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, key facts regarding a dog’s sense of smell and the meaning of a dog’s urination 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 sexual behaviour of dogs, and how to develop an exercise plan for a dog.
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 the importance of developmental periods, the importance of play and the ways a puppy can be socialised.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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This course takes approximately 80 hours, and you’ll have up to 6 months to complete. Study in your own time, at your own pace. Most of The Career Academy courses are designed so that you do one module a week, but if life gets busy, you can apply for a course extension if you need more time.

Upon completing this course, you could obtain work as a Dog Trainer.

Contact a friendly student advisor on 1800 837 550 to learn about potential career outcomes and where our courses could take you. Employers often approach The Career Academy looking for students and advertise jobs in our Career Centre, which you can access once enrolled. You’ll also receive a FREE CV review.

Your course is delivered through our online learning platform, which you can access from any web browser 24/7 to work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the necessary resources at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates; you can start whenever you are ready, and your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.

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Absolutely! You’ve got an 10-day cooling-off period (trial period) at the start of your course. Take that time to review all your learning material and get a feel for online learning. If you decide the course isn’t for you within the trial period, you’ll get a full money-back guarantee*.

Completing a Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training course can help you discover more about dogs towards a career in canine care and take a step towards becoming a specialised dog trainer.

Absolutely! If you have prior experience or qualifications that cross over to some of the modules in this course, you can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). This allows you to be recognised and credited to certain modules, meaning you can reduce the number of modules you need to study, whilst still getting the full qualification. Click here to find out more about RPL
After enrolling and completing payment, you will receive an email with your login details and instructions on how to access the course materials.
The recommended study time for the Certificate in Dog Psychology course is around 10 hours per module, but this can vary based on your personal pace and schedule.
Absolutely, many of our students take the Certificate in Dog Psychology course for their own interest and to better understand their pets.
Yes, all assessments for the course are conducted online for your convenience.
The Career Academy’s courses are delivered entirely online
No prior qualifications are required to enrol in the Dog Psychology course. It is suitable for anyone with an interest in understanding dog behaviour.
We provide a comprehensive range of materials, including videos, readings, and case studies, to support your learning.
Yes, the course is designed to be flexible and can be taken part-time to fit around your other commitments.
Tutor support is available to assist you throughout your learning journey in the Dog Psychology course.
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