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Dog Care

Gain a comprehensive understanding of responsible dog ownership by exploring canine health, nutrition, behaviour, breeding, grooming and training while developing practical skills for personal or professional dog care.

Duration: 100 Hours
Modules: 9
Qualification: Statement of Attainment

£379.00

12 Months
Unlimited Tutor Support
100% Online Self Paced

Who Is This Course For?

Find out who will benefit most.

Whether you’re a dog owner wanting to provide the very best care or looking to work within the canine industry, this course builds practical knowledge across every stage of responsible dog ownership.

Ideal for aspiring dog trainers, breeders, kennel staff, pet care professionals and animal enthusiasts, you’ll gain industry-relevant skills that support both everyday dog care and future career opportunities.

What You’ll Learn

High quality content, with clearly structured knowledge.

01

The foundations of responsible dog ownership and daily canine care

02

How canine anatomy, nutrition, preventative healthcare and common medical conditions influence a dog’s health, wellbeing and quality of life.

03

The characteristics that distinguish different dog breeds

04

Practical approaches to breeding, training, behaviour management and grooming that support confident handling across a variety of situations.

05

The services and opportunities within the modern dog care industry

06

The knowledge required to establish and operate successful dog care, grooming, breeding or training businesses.

YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS

All courses have unlimited tutor support by phone and email, with industry-leading high quality content.

Course Modules

Learn modules one step at a time, and each module leads naturally into the next one.

Module 1

Introduction to Dog Care

Module 2

Canine Biology

Module 3

Dog Health Part 1

Module 4

Dog Health Part 2

Module 5

Dog Breeds

Module 6

Breeding

Module 7

Dog Behaviour and Training

Module 8

Grooming

Module 9

Other Dog Services

Course Information

Everything you need to know before you enrol, explained clearly in one simple place.

REQUIREMENTS

No previous experience required

This course is designed for anyone beginners and suitable for all learners.

Basic computer skills recommended

You'll only need basic computer skills and internet access.

Internet connection required

A stable internet connection is needed to access your course materials and submit assessments.

ASSESSMENT

Tutor-marked assignments

Your assignments are marked by experienced tutors who provide helpful feedback.

Practical assessments

Learn by doing with practical assessments designed to build real world skills.

No examinations

There are no exams. Your learning is assessed through practical assignments and activities.

QUALIFICATION

Digital certificate

Your qualification will be issued as a digital certificate which you can download and share.

Issued on completion

Your certificate is issued once you have successfully completed all course requirements.