Discover how dogs think, communicate and learn while developing practical skills in canine behaviour, obedience training and behaviour management for companion, working and professional dog environments.
Find out who will benefit most.
Whether you want to better understand your own dog or develop specialist skills for working with dogs professionally, this course explores the science behind canine behaviour and practical training techniques.
Ideal for dog owners, aspiring trainers, kennel staff, animal shelter workers and pet care professionals, you’ll build the knowledge needed to understand behaviour, improve communication and train dogs with greater success.
High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.
The psychological principles that influence canine behaviour
The factors that shape behaviour throughout a dog’s life
Ways to safely manage and control a dog’s movement and environment
The training techniques used to prepare working dogs for roles such as tracking, herding, guarding and scent detection
Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.
This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.
You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.
A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.
Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.
Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.
There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.
Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.
Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.