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Effective Dog Walking Techniques
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Summary

Price
£41 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
21 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
20 CPD hours / points
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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

Overview

Our Effective Dog Walking Techniques course is created in such a way that it makes your dog walks full of fun and development opportunities not just for your dog but for you too. If you're a new dog owner needing help, a veteran pet parent wanting to sense the dog's needs better while out for a walk, or someone aspiring to run a professional dog walking business (or guide Dog trainer), this course gives you knowledge that is very important. Equip yourself with efficient methods for teaching the leash, understanding body language, and establishing a cheerful as well as an interesting walking environment. Find out if you can avoid some behavioural challenges, for instance, pulling, reactivity, and distractions. Use lots of different ways to walk your dog, including using training exercises and taking your dog to different places, to develop your dog's mental and physical health. With the acquisition of the techniques of effective dog walking, you will build a stronger relationship with your four-legged companion, and not only have fun but also go on unforgettable adventures together.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Develop proficient dog walking techniques for various breeds and temperaments.
  • Prioritize safety measures to ensure the well-being of dogs and walkers.
  • Understand the significance of pre-service visits and effective communication.
  • Create professional forms and maintain accurate record-keeping.
  • Master time management for pet sitting duties and dog walking schedules.
  • Implement successful marketing and pricing strategies for your business.

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

20 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

Effective Dog Walking Techniques course offers a complete training program that aims to change your daily dog walks to more enriching experiences not only for you but also for your four-legged friend. Whether you are a committed dog owner who wants to enhance leash manners or a professional dog walker who wants to improve the quality of your service, this course gives you both the theoretical and practical knowledge you need. Be taught how to set up a secure and entertaining walking area, gain command over leash handling tips, and reinforce a greater bond between you and your dog with positive reinforcement. This course is an exhaustive list, which contains anything from basic obedience training to advanced dog agility exercises, to help you advance toward being a confident and competent dog walker.

Don't just walk dogs – master the art of effective dog walking with our comprehensive course. Enrol now and be part of a rewarding industry that's all about wagging tails and happy paws.

**** Course Curriculum ****

**Pet Sitting and Dog Walking**

  • Module 01: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Diploma
  • Module 02: Service
  • Module 03: Responsibilities
  • Module 04: Safety and Food
  • Module 05: Pet in High Temperature
  • Module 06: Nutrients and Quality Food
  • Module 07: Fish Rabbits Guinea Pigs, Reptiles, Lizards and Turtles
  • Module 08: Care for Birds
  • Module 09: Ailments, Symptoms and Emergency Care
  • Module 10: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business

**Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business: Marketing Strategies**

  • Module 01: Introduction to Pet Sitting
  • Module 02: The Importance of Safety
  • Module 03: Dog Walking
  • Module 04: Pre-Service Visit
  • Module 05: Forms and Record Keeping
  • Module 06: Pet Sitting Duties & Time Allocation
  • Module 07: Setting up your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking business
  • Module 08: Marketing Strategies
  • Module 09: Pricing & Costs

**Dog Walking Business Training**

  • Introduction
  • Overview
  • Setting up your Dog Walking Business
  • Marketing your Dog Walking Business
  • Clients
  • Your First Walks and the Future

Assessment

After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple-choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commencing the course completion Final Exam.

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?

Our Effective Dog Walking Techniques course is perfect for those engaged in dog care. Whether you're a dog owners who wants to gain the skills necessary for dog walks to become even more fulfilling and stimulating for your dog, a professional dog walker who is looking to learn new techniques in order to provide better services, or a trainer who wants to learn how to train guide dogs using a leash, this course will equip you with valuable information. Acquire fundamental dog walking techniques, from simple leash control to more complex ones for dogs that display reactivity. Understand how to provide fun and stimulating walking sessions for your dog while still keeping it safe and strengthening the bond between you two. This course is also useful for people who have a keen interest in dog agility or any other canine activity that involves solid leash handling skills.

  • Aspiring dog walkers seeking to launch a successful career.
  • Pet enthusiasts eager to provide safe and enjoyable walks.
  • Individuals looking to expand or enhance their pet care businesses.
  • Those interested in the dog walking industry's growth and opportunities.

Requirements

Our Effective Dog Walking Techniques course does not require any pre-knowledge to pursue the course. And it is compatible with any kind of device. You will get the same experience in learning whether you are using Windows, Mac, a smartphone or tablet. You can access the course materials with any kind of connection, from anywhere, without any limitation!

Career path

  • Dog Walker / Pet Sitter – £18,000 to £25,000 per year

  • Pet Care Assistant – £18,500 to £26,000 per year

  • Animal Welfare Assistant – £20,000 to £28,000 per year

  • Pet Services Coordinator – £22,000 to £30,000 per year

  • Pet Sitting Business Owner – £25,000 to £40,000 per year

  • Animal Rescue & Welfare Officer – £22,000 to £35,000 per year

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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

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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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