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Canine Behaviour and First Aid
The Animal Care

Big Sale Event | CPD Accredited & Certified | Lifetime Access | Free PDF Certificate | Updated 2025

Summary

Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
7 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of Completion (PDF) - Free
  • Transcript (PDF) - £2.99
  • Transcript (Hard Copy) - £7.99
  • Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy) - £9.99
Assessment details
  • Mock Exam & Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2025 - Special Deals]

How do you resuscitate a dog, identify when it is ill, detect when it is sad or correct its bad behaviour? This course explores all of these topics and more, giving an insight into the mind and physiology of canines.

This special Canine Behaviour and First Aid 2-in-1 bundle is the ultimate training for dog owners and anyone looking to work with dogs. It covers the fundamentals of canine psychology and animal first aid, deepening learners’ understanding of the social and emotional behaviour of dogs. You will learn techniques used by canine psychologists and veterinary nurses, with step-by-step training for beginners.

What’s more, you’ll be able to create a stronger bond with your dog, with the ability to detect when it’s sad, happy, fearful, or anxious. Take steps towards a successful career working with canines and enrol in this comprehensive training course to become a qualified first aid practitioner.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Take steps to become a qualified dog trainer or animal behaviourist
  • Learn life-saving skills with our step-by-step animal first aid certification
  • Understand how to read canine body language and communicate on a deeper level with your dog
  • Know how to resuscitate a dog, dress its wounds, and treat its burns
  • Deepen your understanding of the social and emotional behaviour of dogs
  • Learn expert techniques for correcting the behaviour of disruptive and badly behaved dogs
  • Be able to detect when your dog is feeling sad, happy, fearful or anxious
  • Learn about the different ways in which dogs interact with their owners and other humans

Why The Animal Care is Your Best Choice:

  • Immersive course materials (i.e. videos, presentations and explanatory figures.)
  • Comprehensive course design
  • On-demand learning support 24/7
  • Freedom to study at your own pace
  • Instant certification on course completion
  • CPD accreditation
  • Course content developed by “Industry Experts/Professionals”

Keep your pets safe with our Special "Pet Care & Safety " guide. Get this as a Complementary Gift with this Course.

Certificates

Certificate of Completion (PDF)

Digital certificate - Included

Transcript (PDF)

Digital certificate - £2.99

Transcript (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £7.99

Certificate of Completion (Hard Copy)

Hard copy certificate - £9.99

Assessment details

Mock Exam & Final Exam

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Resources

  • Animal Care - download
  • Animal Care 10 Exciting Careers - download
  • Pet Care and Safety Tips - download
  • Rights and obligations of pet owners - download
  • These are 9 strange but true animal laws all pet owners should be aware of - download

Description

Our comprehensive Canine Behaviour and First Aid Course is designed to give our learners the best possible learning experience. We’ve broken up our Canine Behaviour and First Aid Course into 13 bite-sized modules. To achieve certifiable skills there is no better place than The Animal Care.

****Course Curriculum****

**Canine Behaviour and First Aid Course**

**Canine Behaviour Training Course**

Module 1: Introduction to Canine Behaviour

  • Introduction
  • History of Canine Development
  • Current Status of Canids
  • Animal Behaviour in the Veterinary Practice

Module 2: Canine Communication Behaviour

  • Introduction
  • Vocal Communication
  • Postural Communication
  • Communication by Scents

Module 3: The Social Behaviour of Dogs

  • Introduction
  • Socialisation and Othet Critical Periods
  • Social (Reactive) Distances
  • Social Organisation

Module 4: Disruptive Behaviour in Dogs

  • Introduction
  • Jumping Up
  • Destructive Behaviours
  • Problem Barking
  • Problem Digging
  • Overly Active (Hyperactive)

Module 5: The Elimination Behaviour Problems in Dogs

  • Introduction
  • Incomplete House-Training
  • Making Behaviour
  • Other Causes of House Soiling in Dogs

Module 6: Canine Cognition

  • Introduction
  • Importance of Human
  • The Evolution of Social Competence in Dogs
  • The Explosion of Interest in Canine Cognition
  • Attention and Perspective
  • The Human-Dog Relationship Models
  • Social Referencing
  • Familiarity Matter
  • Communication of Dogs with Us
  • Understanding Human Intentions

Module 7: Emotional Behaviour of Dogs

  • Introduction
  • Canine’s Responses to Chronic Stress
  • Factors Influencing Behavioural Wellness
  • Enrichment for the Companion Dog
  • Basic Enrichment
  • Mental Enrichment
  • Other Forms of Enrichment
  • Behavioural Benefits of Enrichment

Module 8: Development of Behaviour

  • Introduction
  • What Are Developmental Periods
  • Sensitive Periods in Development
  • Early Experience and Its Influence on Behaviour
  • Prediction of Behaviour

**Pet First Aid**

Introduction

  • Introduction

Collapse & Unconsciousness

  • Collapse & Unconsciousness

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Shock

  • Shock

Bleeding

  • Bleeding

Bandaging

  • Bandaging

Fractures

  • Fractures

Seizures

  • Seizures

Chocking & Drowning

  • Choking & Drowning

Heat Stroke & Hypothermia

  • Heat Stroke & Hypothermia

Burns & Scalds

  • Burns & Scalds

Poisoning

  • Poisoning

Bites & Stings

  • Bites & Stings

Common Emergencies

  • Common Emergencies

Managing a First Aid Scenario

  • Managing a First Aid Scenario

Pet First Aid Kit

  • Pet First Aid Kit

Assessment Method:

To obtain the course completion certificate, you have to attend an assessment exam at the end of the course. This is an automated, instant MCQ exam which tests the knowledge you achieved through your learning. The first retake is on the house, if you need it, as a promotional offer!!!

Accreditation:

Our Canine Behaviour and First Aid Course is fully accredited. Rest assured with our accredited courses, because we strive to provide up-to-date skills and knowledge to help you become more competent and effective in your field of interest.

Certificate Options:

  • Digital (PDF) Certificate: FREE
  • Printed Certificate (Delivered by Post): £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE)
  • PDF and Hardcopy Certificate Bundle: £9.99 (Discounted Price)

Transcript Options:

  • PDF Transcript: £2.99
  • Hardcopy Transcript: £7.99
  • PDF and Hardcopy Transcript Bundle: £9.99

Who is this course for?

This Course is certified by CPD Quality Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. The course is available for all students, regardless of any academic background. No experience or qualification is required.

Requirements

Canine Behaviour and First Aid Course is a standalone program requiring no previous knowledge of the topic. All you need is a device and an Internet connection to start learning with The Animal Care.

Career path

  • Canine Behaviour Consultant – £22,000 to £38,000 per year

  • Animal Welfare Officer – £20,000 to £34,000 per year

  • Pet Behaviour Trainer – £20,000 to £32,000 per year

  • Veterinary Assistant – £18,000 to £28,000 per year

  • Shelter Behaviour Coordinator – £18,000 to £30,000 per year

  • Dog Care Specialist – £19,000 to £33,000 per year

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Madison Hurst asked:

Is the course is teachable from smartphone to my students? or they must need carry a PC??

Answer:

Hello Madison, Yes, this course is teachable from a smartphone.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.
Logan Stephenson asked:

Can I enrol to this Canine Behaviour and First Aid bundle course outside from the UK??thanks.

Answer:

Hello Logan, This is an online course, and anyone from anywhere in the world can enrol on this course. It is suitable for anyone above 16 years and who has a passion for learning.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.

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