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Certificate in Dog Training (PSCDTR01)
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Course Overview
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Career Outcomes
- Dog Trainer
- Canine Behaviour Consultant
- Service Dog Trainer
- Therapy Dog Trainer
- Puppy Trainer
- Animal Shelter Worker or Manager
- Animal Rescue Worker
- Pet Sitting Business Owner
- Doggy Daycare Owner
- Dog Walker
- Dog Training Business Owner
While studying this course provides valuable skills and knowledge, it does not guarantee a specific career outcome. The career outcomes listed are intended as a general guide only.
Course Modules
- Understanding Canine Behavior and Psychology
- Basic Obedience Training
- Advanced Obedience and Behavioral Modification
- Puppy Training and Development
- Specialised Training: Service and Therapy Dogs
- Canine Sports and Enrichment Activities
- Problem-Solving and Behavioral Rehabilitation
- Training Tools and Techniques
- Training for Professional Dog Trainers
- Maintaining Long-Term Canine Wellbeing
Course Fees Include
- 24/7 access to your course through the online learning portal, allowing you to study when it suits your schedule.
- Each comprehensive module contains written course notes, visual presentation slides and an immersive audio podcast allowing you to choose which learning method you prefer.
- No strict assignment deadlines or exams. Each module concludes with a multiple-choice quiz to help reinforce your understanding of the course content and track your progress.
- Upon course completion you’ll receive a digital certificate of completion.
- Receive a 7-day money back guarantee to ensure the course is right for you.
Crafted in Partnership with Industry Leaders
Expert Collaboration
We are honored to have collaborated with Robert Kilpatrick, a recognised professional in K-9 training and handling, in the development of the Certificate in Dog Training. Mr. Kilpatrick’s extensive expertise and practical experience have helped shape the course curriculum, ensuring it provides a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that meets industry standards.
About Robert Kilpatrick:
- Qualifications: Master Dog Trainer Certification (Anthony Jerome School, NYC, 2009), Single Purpose Explosive Detector Dog Handler Certification (Vohne Liche Kennels, IN, 2009), Explosive Detection Handler Certification (Global International K-9, TX, 2005).
- Experience: Mr. Kilpatrick brings over 20 years of experience in K-9 training, explosive detection, and security operations, including roles in high-risk environments such as Iraq and Afghanistan. His work includes developing K-9 training programs for U.S. Embassies and international operations, as well as mentoring handlers and supervising K-9 teams in law enforcement and security.
- Achievements: Recognised with multiple awards for excellence in K-9 training and operations. His contributions include establishing K-9 programs at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Kandahar Air Base and training over 100 K-9 teams, including U.S. and international personnel.
Collaboration Highlights:
Mr. Kilpatrick provided guidance on refining key modules of the course, ensuring that topics such as obedience training, puppy training and development, behavioral rehabilitation, and K-9 handling techniques are presented with academic rigor and practical relevance.
This collaboration ensures that the Certificate in Dog Training equips learners with a strong foundation in K-9 training and handling, preparing them for further studies or careers in dog training, security, or related fields.
What You'll Learn
- Canine behaviour, psychology, and communication.
- Basic and advanced obedience training techniques.
- Behavioural modification strategies for common issues.
- Specialised training for service, therapy, and sports dogs.
- Problem-solving techniques for behavioural rehabilitation.
- Tools, equipment, and effective training plans.
Course Accreditations
CPD Accredited
This course is fully CPD accredited, which means each of the course modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Completing CPD-endorsed courses gives you CPD points that are recognised by employers and can be used in your resume, professional industry membership, or future career as a professional. Every student receives a digital badge of CPD points that is portable, sharable and verifiable for the study they have completed.
About the Course Provider
Prac Skills
Prac Skills is a forward-thinking education platform designed to equip learners with practical, job-ready skills for the modern world. Their mission is to bridge the gap between theory and practice by offering courses that focus on the skills most in demand by industries today. Prac Skills empowers learners to not only gain knowledge but also to apply it effectively, helping them excel in their careers and personal development.
