Course overview

Caring for your dog isn’t always a walk in the park. Our furry friends come with a range of unique challenges we aren’t always prepared for. Let Ulleo lend a helping paw by providing you with everything you need to know to make the best decisions for your dog.

Course content is created in collaboration with Australia’s leading pet experts, including Zamipet, Bondi Behaviourist, Blue Wheelers and Second Chance Animal Rescue
Flexible online learning that caters to different learning styles
Fun and immersive learning content
Exclusive access to an industry mentor
Lifetime access to the course content and a community of like-minded learners

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Who's It For?

You want to learn about basic grooming, training and behaviour, nutrition and health
You want to learn from leading professionals in the pet care industry
You want engaging, video-led content
You’re after tangible outcomes

What you'll learn

Learn about the various dog breeds, including their anatomy and temperament
Master the ins and outs of canine health and nutrition
Learn how to combat fleas, ticks and worms
Master basic first aid administration
Learn how to develop a healthy pet/owner relationship
Master the principles of dog training, including handling unwanted behaviour
Gain the grooming skills you need to make a dog comfortable from home

Study method

Online
Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
Virtual
Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Blended
Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
In-class
In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location

Duration study load

Online and self-paced so you can learn at your own speed
Four-lesson program with lifetime access to course content
8-12 hours of learning

Course features

Course content is designed and developed under the supervision of industry leaders, such as Zamipet, Bondi Behaviourist, Blue Wheelers and Second Chance Animal Rescue
Flexible online learning that caters to different learning styles
Fun and immersive learning content
Exclusive access to an industry mentor
Lifetime access to the course content and a community of like-minded learners
Access to exclusive discounts and benefits from leading pet care providers
Access to fortnightly Ulleo Live! sessions where you can engage directly with and receive customised advice from the course mentor, Ian Shivers from Bondi Behaviourist

Partners

This course is designed in collaboration with:

Zamipet
The Bondi Behaviourist
Blue Wheelers
Second Chance Animal Rescue

Subjects

Lesson 1

A Dog’s Life: What Every Owner Should Know

Breeds, anatomy and temperament
Shelters vs breeders
Life stages and behaviour
The price of dog ownership
What to do when it’s not working out?

Lesson 2

Canine Health and Nutrition

Nutrition and maintaining a balanced diet
Signs of a healthy dog
Fleas, ticks and worms
Common conditions
Basic first aid

Lesson 3

Dog Training and Behaviour

Healthy dog/owner relationships
Getting to know your dog
The principles of dog training
Training and different life stages
Handling unwanted behaviours

Lesson 4

Essential Grooming Skills

Tools of the trade
Coat types and how to groom
Washing your pup
Nail care
Low-stress handling

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Payment options

Ulleo offers affordable payment options to help you start your studies sooner. We want to help you unlock your future and start your course stress-free. We have several payment options available to suit your circumstances:

Upfront payment
Buy now, pay later

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About Ulleo

Ulleo is at the forefront of reimagining how people learn. Our short courses are designed to inspire and empower students, providing them with contemporary industry-led content and insights.

Our courses can provide pathways to accredited study, encouraging students to invest in themselves and their careers. So, whether seeking career progression or change, Ulleo provides students with tangible career outcomes. We’re changing the education landscape through providing a modern digital learning experience that is the best balance of local relevance, time, cost and outcome.

We are a profit with purpose enterprise. This means that we are a purpose-driven company with a commitment to doing the right thing by the planet and future generations. Our partnership with Carbon Neutral also enables us to plant trees on behalf of our students to celebrate them achieving course milestones.

Our industry-led courses include:

Interior Design & Decoration Essentials
Interior Design & Decoration Professionals
Dog Owner’s Masterclass
Sustainability Fundamentals