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Course Overview
Teaching all dogs new tricks.
Here’s your chance to teach your dog good behaviour habits in the human and canine world. Our highly instructive online course will teach you all about canine psychology, their senses and behaviour, and you’ll learn how to take command of your dog with basic dog and obedience training techniques. This is a highly engaging course that will provide invaluable information for anyone who owns dogs, works with dogs currently, or plans to work with dogs in the future.
Who's It For?
- People who want to work in dog training or animal daycare
- Responsible dog owners
- People who want to work in the dog care industry
What You'll Learn
- Learn how canine animals think and communicate
- Explore the behavioural development of puppies
- Learn the basic concepts behind dog training and how they can apply to different situations
- Control the movement of dogs through training and other methods
- Discover the roles of working dogs, and the outline of how they can be trained
Recognition
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
- 80 hours
- 6 months access
Delivery
100% Online and 24/7 Access
- Get instant access within 1 business day and start when you’re ready
- Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email from experienced professionals
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
Assessment
- Multiple choice
- Short answer
- Practical assessments
Testimonials
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"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."Donna MackinnonDog Psychology & Training
Additional Information
For every student that completes one of our dog care courses, we make a donation to the RSPCA in Victoria. On a recent visit to the RSPCA in Melbourne, we found their efforts and facilities to be incredible and we fully support them in their fight for the safety of animals. RSPCA Victoria is currently reviewing our course materials.
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About The Career Academy
The Career Academy is a leading Australian training provider of industry accredited online courses. Their education driven team are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance, and their 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 their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances. Many of their tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
