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Accredited Dog Walking Course
Holly and Hugo

CPD Certified | International Accreditation with ICOES | Multiple Certification Options | Video Training

Summary

Price
£49 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Video
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
30 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Proof of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

Everything you need to know to start a successful career in dog walking

  • Fully understand how to keep dogs safe through reading body language, stopping fights before they start
  • From naming your business to setting up advertising, we guide you through the process of starting, and running, a thriving business
  • Study wherever, whenever – all you need is a computer, phone or tablet and an internet connection!

This in-depth course covers everything you need to know to start a successful career as a dog walker! Expand your knowledge of dog training and psychology while gaining useful skills. Learn how to safely interact with all temperaments of dogs, from reading body language to calming anxiety. Take your love of dogs and turn it into a money-making business! Working towards an accredited course will show your customers that you’re the best person for the job.

Certificates

Assessment details

Module Exams

Included in course price

CPD

30 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Professional skills to boost your career by studying an internationally-recognized ICOES and CPD course.
  • Basic and advanced principles of dog walking, from equipment safety to breaking up dog fights.
  • Training and psychology that will keep your charges safe, and make dog walking a walk in the park!
  • A full module covering the first aid that every pet professional must know.
  • How to set up your own dog walking business, from finances to advertising.

Dog Walking Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Core Principles of Dog Walking
  • Prioritizing safety for both dogs and people
  • Securely entering and exiting client homes
  • Understanding your duties and responsibilities
  • Legal compliance and regulations
Module 2: Advanced Dog Walking Skills
  • Being properly prepared for walks
  • Reading canine body language
  • Recognizing and managing aggression
  • Understanding how dog fights develop and escalate
Module 3: Dog Training & Behaviour
  • Reward-based training methods
  • Identifying and correcting unwanted behaviours
  • Teaching new skills to older dogs
  • Managing fear and anxiety in dogs
Module 4: Canine First Aid
  • Quick assessment and initial response
  • Managing vomiting and diarrhoea
  • Handling poisoning incidents
  • Treating cuts, grazes, wounds, and burns
  • Dealing with fractures and broken bones
  • Recognizing and treating shock
  • Knowing when veterinary care is required
  • Essential contents of a first aid kit
Module 5: Starting Your Dog Walking Business
  • Market and industry research
  • Financial planning and insurance requirements
  • Legal obligations and regulations
  • Developing creative services to grow your business
  • Marketing and advertising strategies

About Holly and Hugo:

All our courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). Courses are written strictly by veterinarians and experts in the field.

Our courses are available 24/7 from a PC, laptop/tablet or mobile device. You are supported by our friendly customer service team via email, phone, and our 24/7 Help Center.

Who is this course for?

  • Pet sitters, dog walkers and other professionals who want to impress their current clients and attract new ones.
  • Anyone interested in turning their passion into a profitable career.
  • Those wanting to gain a competitive edge over rival businesses through increased knowledge of animal behavior and business planning.

Requirements

Holly and Hugo courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES). After passing any exams and completing a course successfully, students can opt to purchase an ICOES certificate from the third-party institution.

Holly and Hugo is also CPD certified, meaning the courses meet or exceed Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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