Dog Training Level 3

Being a dog trainer is a wonderful career that allows you to work with the animals you love. Take the first step with our Dog Training Level 3 course which covers all of the key parts of dog behaviours, puppy training and starting your own business.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

About this Course

Our Dog Training Level 3 course is perfect for anyone already working with dogs or those that wish to do so. The course is split into 6 units covering learning practice, dog behaviours, puppy training and strategies. Starting your own dog training business and the role of a dog behaviourist is also covered. Perfect for people with a love of dogs or existing dog walkers, veterinary nurses or dog daycare staff, this course will give a well-rounded knowledge of how to ensure dogs are trained to a high level.

Study Time: 100 hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this course, students are awarded a Quality Licence Scheme Certification and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.

Certification

To gain this Dog Training Level 3 certification you will need to submit, and pass, all of the tutor marked assignments. There are six assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

All assignments are coursework based and are in an essay/question and answer style to test your knowledge of the topics covered in each of the course sections.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course
• Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 6 assignments. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1 – Introduction to Dog Training – This unit gives learners the skills and knowledge they need to work in or pursue a career in dog training. It is the perfect introduction to various jobs in the dog behaviour, training and welfare sector.

Unit 2 – Learning theories and practice – This unit will help you understand the theory behind dog training and give you the knowledge and skills you need to teach groups of people how to train their dogs in a safe and effective way.

Unit 3 – Dog behaviours – In this unit, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and treat common dog behavioural issues. You will also learn about functional analysis and how it is used in training and behaviour management.

Unit 4 – Basics of puppy training – The material in this unit will provide you with a thorough understanding of how a puppy’s first few months of life impact it, how the environment may shape it into a dog that acts in a helpful or undesirable manner, and puppy growth stages, and approximately when these fall.

Unit 5 – Dog training strategies – Through the course of this unit, you will get a greater understanding of the different approaches to dog training and the modification of dog behaviour, as well as an awareness of how these approaches came to be widely used and how they influence the dog.

Unit 6 – Starting your own business – In this unit, we will explore the different types of training businesses which you could look into and how you can attract new clients to your company. As well as this, we will look at specific financial requirements and taxes that you must abide by.

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

For anyone already working with dogs or those that wish to do so.

No entry requirements.

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