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Dog Training Business Pathway

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Institution The Career Academy
Recognition ICOES
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  • Please note this course does NOT qualify for VET FEE-Help or any other government funding. Flexible payment options available

Course overview

Start your very own doggy daycare business.

If you love canines and want to work for yourself, you won’t find a better or more helpful way to go about it. This course teaches you how to care for pet dogs, the theories behind training them, and the basics of starting your own business. Alongside practical experience, this could be your first step in starting a dog-related business, such as; boarding kennels, dog walking, dog and sitting and doggy daycare.

Combining the Certificate in Dog Care with the Certificate in Dog Psychology & Training, coupled with the Start Your Own Business modules and Practical one-to-one Tuition, this course is ideal for anyone wanting to launch a doggy daycare business.

Job outcomes

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Marine Biologist Assistant
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Shelter Worker
  • Equine Caregiver
  • Zookeeper
  • Animal Care Attendant
  • Pet Groomer
  • Wildlife Rehabilitator
  • Animal Behaviourist

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the basic care of dogs, including nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and preventative health care
  • Learn about key concepts dog groomers require, including basic anatomy, hygiene, tools & equipment and handling
  • Discover the basic skills needed when starting your own Dog Grooming business

Recognitions

Accredited by ICOES

Study method

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

Duration study load

  • 400 hours
  • 18 months access
  • Complete 1 module per week

Delivery

100% Online and 24/7 Access

  • Get instant access within 1 business day and start when you’re ready
  • Receive unlimited tutor support via phone and email from experienced professionals

Course features

  • Receive one-to-one mentoring with a business coach
  • Gain access to one-to-one dog grooming videos
  • Flexible online study – work at your own pace in your own time
  • Receive unlimited one-on-one tutor support
  • Gain a certificate that has been developed by industry experts
  • We donate to the RSPCA for every student who completes this course

Assessment

  • Multiple choice
  • Short answer
  • Practical assessments

Testimonials

  • This was my first course with the Career Academy and I really loved it. I conversed with the tutors via email and they were excellent about getting back to me quickly and providing good feedback. This was a great course overall.
    Sarah Vaughan-Williams
    Dog Training Business Pathway

Additional information

For every student that completes one of our dog care courses, we make a donation to the RSPCA in Victoria. On a recent visit to the RSPCA in Melbourne, we found their efforts and facilities to be incredible and we fully support them in their fight for the safety of animals. RSPCA Victoria is currently reviewing our course materials.

Subjects

Core Modules
Certificate in Caring for Dogs 
  • Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
  • Canine Senses
  • Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
  • Canine Behavioural Development
  • Canine Behavioural Disorders
  • Basic Dog Training
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Controlling a Dogs Movement
  • Training Working Dogs
  • Start a Dog Training Business
Dog Psychology, Behaviour and Training
  • Introduction to Dog Care
  • Canine Biology
  • Dog Health Part 1
  • Dog Health Part 2 -Illnesses and Treatments
  • Dog Breeds
  • Breeding
  • Dog Behaviour and Training
  • Grooming
  • Other Dog Services
Start your own Business modules
  • Starting Up
  • Preparing your Business Plan
  • Marketing and Social Media
  • Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
  • Planning for Profit
  • Fundamentals of Payroll
  • Understanding GST
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Receive one to one mentoring with a Business Coach

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Payment options

Interest-free payment plans available from $29/week

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About The Career Academy

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.

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