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Dog Walking Masterclass
International Open Academy

CPD UK Certified | ICOES International Accreditation | 30 CPD Points | FREE 1-month membership to 300+ courses

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Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
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 - Free
Assessment details
  • Module Exams (included in price)
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Overview

This in-depth course covers everything you need to know to start a successful career as a dog walker! You’ll expand your knowledge of dog training and psychology while gaining useful skills. Through this course, you will 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.

BONUS:

As part of your 1 FREE month membership access, you also gain free access to 300+ professional and personal development certified courses.

KEY COURSE BENEFITS:
• 60-Day access – Study at your own pace
• Internationally-recognized CPD accredited course
• Start learning straightaway from any laptop or mobile device in any country

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

In this course, you’ll learn basic and advanced principles of dog walking, from equipment safety to breaking up dog fights. Our in-depth modules on training and psychology will keep your charges safe, and make dog walking a walk in the park! You’ll also find a full module covering the first aid that every pet professional must know. Finally, we teach you how to set up your own dog walking business, from finances to advertising. Overall, you will gain professional skills to boost your career by studying an internationally-recognized ICOES and CPD course.

How is the Dog Walking course assessed?

There is a short multiple choice exam at the end of each module for you to take and you’ll know your score immediately.

By studying Animal Care online with IOA, you do not pay an extra fee for sitting an exam or have to wait for a set date to sit an exam.

Dog Walking Course Syllabus:

Module 1: The Fundamentals of Dog Walking

  • 1.1 Safety First – For Pooches and People
  • 1.2 Entering and Leaving Homes Securely
  • 1.3 Your Responsibilities
  • 1.4Complying with the Law

Module 2: Advanced Principles of Dog Walking

  • 2.1 Be Prepared
  • 2.2 Reading Body Language
  • 2.3 Understanding Aggression
  • 2.4 The Dynamics of Dog Fights

Module 3: Training & Psychology

  • 3.1 Reward Based Training
  • 3.2 Recognizing Bad Habits
  • 3.3 Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
  • 3.4 Dealing with Fear

Module 4: First Aid

  • 4.1 On the Spot Diagnosis
  • 4.2 Vomiting and Diarrhea
  • 4.3 Poisoning
  • 4.4 Cuts, grazes, wounds and burns
  • 4.5 Breaks and Fractures
  • 4.6 Shock
  • 4.7 When you’ll need to involve a vet
  • 4.8 Your First Aid Kit

Module 5: Setting Up Your Business

  • 5.1Research Time
  • 5.2 Finances and Insurance
  • 5.3 Regulations
  • 5.4 Get Creative with Services to Drive Business
  • 5.5 Advertising & Marketing

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for pet sitters, dog walkers and other professionals who want to impress their current clients and attract new ones. If you’re interested in turning your passion into a profitable career or gain a competitive edge over rival businesses through increased knowledge of animal behavior and business planning, then this is the course for you!

Requirements

This Dog Walking course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.

Career path

Anyone with an interest in working with animals can benefit from this course, from established dog walkers to those who are considering animal care as a career. Understanding the training, psychology, and correct de-escalation techniques can be valuable for dog owners, as well.

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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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