- Payment plans are only available to Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents
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. Elevating 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.
Job outcomes
- Dog Trainer
- Dog Walker
- Dog Daycare Worker/Business Owner
- Canine Vet Assistant
- Canine Welfare Officer
- Dog Kennel Attendant
- Dog Shelter Employee
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 study load
- Flexible duration (12 months access & tutor support)
- Average course completion time – 15 to 20 weeks
- Self-paced fully supported learning
Entry requirements
- You must have a computer and an internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, we can supply one
- Over the age of 18 (if you are not, we would need to speak with a guardian)
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Be aware that any disabilities may affect your ability to work online; please notify us so that we can fully support you with your studies
Course features
- Online 24/7 access to your course allowing you to study when it suits your schedule
- Access to a variety of learning formats including video tutorials and text-based guides
- A custom designed kit delivered straight to your door with all the practical tools & products you need to get started
- Tutoring services to ensure no question you have goes unanswered
- A certificate of attainment upon completion of your course
- Plus lifetime access to the course content allowing you to have a refresher whenever you need
Assessment
Feedback will be provided for assessments upon submission online.
Subjects
13 subjects and 77 core units of study.
- 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
- Flooding
- Desensitisation
- Summary Key Points
- Counter Conditioning
- Introduction
- Digging
- Jumping
- Causes
- Barking
- Separation Anxiety
- Introduction
- Working and Freestyle Modes of Training
- Schedules
- Phases
- Conditioned Reinforcer
- Changing Behaviour via Training
- Equipment
- Summary Key Points
- Sit
- Stand
- Drop
- Recall
- Social Walking
- Controlled Walking
- 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
About Learning Online
Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life.
We specialise in short courses that have been carefully crafted to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed.
By partnering with industry experts our courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in industry right now, which means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one.
With a combination of interactive video tutorials, custom designed industry-based kits and text-based learning, your online studies are going to be something you look forward to each day.
