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Certificate in

Canine Care & Training

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From $30/week
  • Flexible payment options
  • 6 modules, 16 units
  • Tutor support 6 days a week
  • Course overview

    Have you always dreamed of working with dogs? Are you excited to learn how to provide the best life possible for our four-legged friends? Then our Canine Care and Training Course is a perfect choice for you.

    To work with dogs requires a thorough understanding of their needs, as well as their natural behaviour. This course will equip you to care for and communicate with dogs effectively. Gaining insight into how to bring out the best in your dogs, or the dogs of others.

    As well as obedience training techniques, this course provides a background in canine psychology and anatomy. Elevate your understanding of natural behaviours. You’ll master dog care essentials such as feeding, grooming, bathing, parasites & dog first aid. Allowing you to work on improving the lives of dogs and their owners everywhere, including your own.

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  • Prerequisites

    • To join, all you’ll need to have is a computer and reliable internet. Need a computer or tablet? We can provide that too.
    • If you’re under 18, we’ll need to chat with a guardian to allow you to enroll.
    • If you have any disabilities or medical conditions that you believe could affect your online studies, reach out so we can work together to fully support you in your new venture.

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Learning outcomes

  • Welcome to the Course
  • Working with Dogs
  • History of the Canine
  • The Digestive System
  • The Skeletal Anatomy
  • Introduction to ANKC and Dog Breed Groups
  • Group 1 – Toys
  • Group 2 – Terriers
  • Group 3 – Gundogs
  • Group 4 – Hounds
  • Group 5 – Working Dogs
  • Group 6 – Utility
  • Group 7 – Non-Sporting
  • Mixed Breeds
  • Learning Development Periods
  • Sensory
  • Communication – Body Language, Sound and Scent
  • Instinctive Behaviour
  • Summary Key Points
  • Feeding and Watering Dogs
  • Internal Parasites
  • External Parasites
  • Vaccinations and Infectious Diseases
  • Canine First Aid
  • Introduction to Skin and Hair
  • Tools
  • The Coat Types and Tools
  • Nails and Nail Trimming
  • Bathing Procedures
  • Drying Procedures
  • Double Coats and Groomouts
  • Bulldog Tutorial
  • Alaskan Malamute Tutorial
  • Maltese Cross Tutorial
  • Glossary
  • Classical Conditioning
  • Operant Conditioning / Instrumental Learning
  • Reinforcement
  • Punishment
  • Obstacles to Canine Learning
  • Summary Key Points
  • Socialisation
  • Desensitisation
  • Counter Conditioning
  • Flooding
  • Summary Key Points
  • Introduction
  • Causes
  • Barking
  • Digging
  • Jumping
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Introduction
  • Working and Freestyle Modes of Training
  • Schedules
  • Phases
  • Conditioned Reinforcer (Clicker Training)
  • Changing Behaviour via Training
  • Equipment
  • Summary Key Points
  • Sit
  • Stand
  • Drop
  • Recall
  • Social Walking
  • Controlled Walking (Heeling)
  • Example Code of Practice Part 1
  • Example Code of Practice Part 2
  • Essential and Effective Cleaning Practices
  • Working with Clients
  • Working in a Small Team
  • Assessment 1 – Short Answer Questions
  • Assessment 2 – Client Admission Form
  • Assessment 3 – Treatment Plan for an Undesirable Behaviour
  • Assessment 4 – Obedience Practical
  • Assessment 5 – Multiple Choice Questions

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  • Course pricing

    We strive to make our courses accessible for all with payment options to suit all budgets.

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    From$30/week

    Course includes

    • Tutor support 6 days a week
    • 24/7 access
    • Post course assistance
    • World class support
    • Practical assessments
    • Industry relevant curriculum
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to commonly asked questions about our courses.

    Upon completion of your short pathway course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and Certificate of Attainment. You will also receive a transcript of all the units you have completed.

    Flexible learning is all about studying at a pace and in a way which best suits you. Morning, noon or night. For twenty minutes or two hours at a time. In a cafe, at home, or in a library. You can go at your own pace, set your start and finish times, and choose an environment which effectively supports your learning.

    There are no set deadlines. Whilst you will have 12 months total access to your course contents, in this time you can complete your course as swiftly or slowly as you wish. That’s the freedom of flexible learning!

    Whilst there are no specific age requirements, if you are under the age of 18, we will need to speak with a guardian.

    You can find course fees on the course page or in the course brochure. If you have trouble locating this information contact us here and we’ll be happy to clarify this for you.

    Depending on your eligibility, we offer the option of interest-free payment plans which can be as little as $25 per week (approx). Alternatively, if you wish to pay off a course cost upfront, we can discuss a discount.

    See our list of payment providers. Our partners are all Australian owned and operated and hold the appropriate licences.

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