Course overview
Start your very own doggy daycare business
If you love canines and want to work for yourself, you won’t find a better or more helpful way to go about it. In this course, you will learn how to care for pet dogs, the theories behind training them, and the basics of starting your own business. Alongside practical experience, this could be your first step in starting a dog-related business, such as; boarding kennels, dog walking dogs and sitting and doggy daycare.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
Duration study load
- 18 Months Access | 400 hours
Study at your own pace – students generally complete one module per week.
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements or prerequisites to enrol on this course.
Course features
- Learn about what drives canine behaviour
- Discover a terminology framework for canine psychology
- Gain a certificate of achievement
- Access useful resources for business planning
- Learn what banks need to see on your business plan
- Understand some key facts about the canine care market
- Position yourself as a knowledgeable applicant with dog training business certification
- Upskill while you earn – study at your own pace
Professional recognition
Accredited by ICOES
Delivery
Your course will be delivered through our online learning platform. You can access our online learning platform from any web browser 24/7 so you can work whenever and wherever you want. You can also interact with your tutors and other students within the learning environment. Online learning allows you to make the best use of your time and puts all the resources you need at your fingertips. There are no set course start dates, you can start whenever you are ready. Your tutors and student services will check in on your progress and help you every step of the way.
Subjects
- Introduction to Dog Care
- Canine Biology
- Dog Health Part 1
- Dog Health Part 2 -Illnesses and Treatments
- Dog Breeds
- Breeding
- Dog Behaviour and Training
- Grooming
- Other Dog Services
- Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
- Canine Senses and Communication
- Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
- Canine Behavioural Development
- Canine Behavioural Disorders
- Basic Dog Training Principles
- Dog Obedience Training
- Controlling a Dog’s Movement
- Training Working Dogs
- Starting Up
- Preparing your Business Plan
- Marketing and Social Media
- Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
- Planning for Profit
- Fundamentals of Payroll
- Understanding VAT
- Financial Statement Analysis
About The Career Academy
We're an internationally recognised online education provider, who partners with the industry to deliver you the latest and most up-to-date content. We have almost 15 years of experience in online education and help change the lives of over 20,000 students every single year.
- Upskill and be awarded a certificate of achievement to help you reach your potential & earn more.
- Flexible online learning so you can study whenever and wherever you want.
- Get free access to the career centre which will review and improve your CV to help you succeed.
- 83% of our graduates say our qualifications improved their ability to get a new job or promotion.
