Pet Adoption and Care

Prepare yourself for a lifelong relationship with your rescue pet by preparing for its arrival, pet proofing your house, getting it settled in and winning its trust.

Get a better understanding of the issues you face with your new rescue pet so you build a strong relationship.

Adopted animals may have a troubled past but you’ll learn more about their behavior and how to make her feel wanted

You can set your own pace of study as our course is completely online on our easy-to-use platform.

Get the practicalities right about winning its trust, changing its name, building confidence, play, exercise and training.

Find out how to avoid some common behavioral issues so you don’t feel frustrated because you understand what your pet is going through.

Through our easy-to-follow modules, you'll be prepared for the new arrival and how to settle it in.

Have a better knowledge of animals, then you can break bad habits and set the ground rules.

Become a better pet parent by helping it through any issues while understanding the importance of mental and physical stimulation.

Start preparing for life with an adopted animal now by enrolling to this pet adoption course!

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN (SKILLS YOU’LL GET)

• Plan ahead before your new arrival comes home by pet-proofing your home and looking at the surroundings from its point of view
• Know what to expect from a rescue pet and how to settle it into a routine while you learn to understand each other better
• Be the best adopted pet parent possible by training it to bond and showing it how to get along with any other pets and people

HOW IT WILL HELP YOU

• You’ll be more confident that you’re providing the best environment for your new arrival and will be more tolerant of its behavior
• It’ll be less frustrating when it behaves oddly because you’ll feel confident to deal with unusual situations by understanding the traits of rescue animals
• Expand your horizons through your knowledge of adopted animals to impress prospective employers or clients
• You’ll develop your own animal care technique, which you can use to put into practice in the workplace.

Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Preparation And Planning

• 1.1 Knowledge is Key
• 1.2 Pet-Proof the Home
• 1.3 Get to Grips With Ground Rules
• 1.4 Children and New Pets
• 1.5 Essential Equipment

Module 2: Bringing A New Pet Home

• 2.1 First Impressions Count
• 2.2 Applying Ground Rules
• 2.3 Meet the Family
• 2.4 Food
• 2.5 First Night Nerves

Module 3: Settling In

• 3.1 What to Expect From a Rescue Pet
• 3.2 Settling into a Routine
• 3.3 Avoiding Over-Dependence
• 3.4 Changing Names
• 3.5 Reward-Based Training

Module 4: Introductions And Bonding

• Module 4: Introductions and Bonding 4.1 Getting Along with Other Pets and People
• 4.2 Avoiding Problems
• 4.3 Train to Bond

Module 5: Best Paw Forwards

• 5.1 The Importance of Mental Stimulation
• 5.2 More Bonding with Your Pet
• 5.3 Helping Pets with Issues
• 5.4 The Pet’s Well-Being
• 5.5 Health Care
• 5.6 When Things Go Wrong

• Everyone who is planning to adopt a pet - from a dog to a snake - will be better prepared to welcome their new friend into their home
• People working or volunteering at shelters can learn more about rescue animals’ behavior
• People who handle animals, such as pet sitters or walkers, will have a greater understanding of their special needs, giving their parents more confidence in you

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.

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.

Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.

Proof of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of Achievement

Digital certificate - £18.99

ICOES Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - £23.99

ICOES Certificate - Hard Copy

Hard copy certificate - £29.99

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Digital certificate - £39.99