Learn about the psychology of animals

Whether you are a responsible dog owner, you want to enter the dog care industry, or you already work in a dog care related business; this course will provide you with essential knowledge to improve your ability to care for canines. Become a skilled dog owner, improve your ability to work within the volunteer field, or gain important skills to work in any dog related industry.

Key Benefits

• Describe the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care.
• Gain an understanding of the common diseases of dogs.
• Learn the basic characteristics of different breeds of dog, and how the suitability of breeds can differ.
• Get a foot in the door of the competitive dog care industry
• Provide your own dogs with the best care possible.
• This course has been reviewed by RSPCA Victoria

Our students say

★★★★★ “Very impressed with the course, it made a lot of sense. My tutor is always there whenever I need help!” Harriet Gregory

Learn about the psychology of animals

Whether you are a responsible dog owner, you want to enter the dog care industry, or you already work in a dog care related business; this course will provide you with essential knowledge to improve your ability to care for canines. Become a skilled dog owner, improve your ability to work within the volunteer field, or gain important skills to work in any dog related industry.

Key Benefits

• Describe the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care.
• Gain an understanding of the common diseases of dogs.
• Learn the basic characteristics of different breeds of dog, and how the suitability of breeds can differ.
• Get a foot in the door of the competitive dog care industry
• Provide your own dogs with the best care possible.
• This course has been reviewed by RSPCA Victoria

Our students say

★★★★★ “Very impressed with the course, it made a lot of sense. My tutor is always there whenever I need help!” Harriet Gregory

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Assessments: 9 modules / 9 assignments. Includes case studies, quizzes and written assessments

Duration: 90 hours (approximately 10 hours per module).  Learn at your own pace, but ideally complete one module per week

Access Time: You will have access to this course for up to 6 months until you complete

Delivery and support: Online with tutor support via email or phone

This course covers nine modules

1. Introduction to Dog Care
2. Canine Biology
3. Dog Health – Part 1
4. Dog Health – Part 2
5. Exploring Dog Breeds
6. Dog Breeding
7. Dog Behaviour and Training
8. Grooming Dogs
9. Other Dog Services

Nicole Pilkington – Pet and Animal Care Tutor

Nicole has over 25 years experience working as a Veterinary Nurse. She has worked in various Veterinary clinics, Emergency hospitals where at one of them she held a practice management role. Nicole has trained and mentored many people that have been interested in a career in the Veterinary nursing and Animal care Industry. Training, behaviour of puppies is something that she has a lot of experience with. She has a passion for animals and teaching. Being able to share this with others is what she enjoys the most.

The Career Academy is a leading Australian training provider of industry accredited online courses. Their education driven team are committed to providing exceptional online courses and personal tutor support. The Career Academy offers a range of specialist courses to improve job performance, and their focus is on mentoring, inspiring and supporting people through training so their career or business can reap the rewards. The Career Academy’s course delivery is flexible, so their students can study with minimal disruption to their daily life. They offer flexible payment plans so anyone wanting to learn has the opportunity no matter their circumstances. Many of their tutors are qualified Chartered Accountants and hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.