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BECOME A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER

Isn’t it time you turn your passion for animals into a career you love doing every day?

Take the first step with the Dog Psychology and Training course - the 100% online course designed in collaboration with top animal experts in Australia.

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Credentials

Industry-endorsed course in Dog Psychology, Behavior, and Training.

You will gain an industry-endorsed micro-credential with a course completion document, plus a shareable & verifiable Digital Badge from Credly upon completion.

Prior experience is NOT required to enrol in this course.

Duration

This course takes approximately 80 study hours to complete. Study at your own pace with no deadlines.

Enjoy the flexibility of online learning with lifetime access to our training resources throughout your study.

Delivery

Flexible, online, self-paced learning with dedicated student support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri), or contact us through live chat 7 days a week.

Payment Options

Upfront Payment, Afterpay, Latitude Pay or a flexible Payment Plan ($25 per week).

Get a free Samsung tablet when you enrol upfront in this course (payment plans excluded), or get $300 off your course fees.

April Intake Sale ends on May 1, 2025.

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Dog Psychology, Behavior & Training Course

Do you want to turn your love of animals into a career?

If you’re a caring, composed dog lover and you’re ready for a fulfilling career working with animals, this industry-leading course will give you the essential skills to become a professional Dog Trainer.

You will learn:

This course includes masterclass content from Sarah Whitehead, a world-leading canine behaviour & training expert!
Modern dog training, conditioning & socialisation principles
Obedience training techniques
Canine psychology, communication, and development
How to interpret the body language of dogs
Canine behavioral disorders and how to handle them
Health and nutrition of dogs & how to develop exercise plans

We also don’t use thick academic textbooks. Instead, we design easy to follow student-friendly modules with exclusive movie-quality video sessions and tutorials, backed by 24/7 student support.

By the end of your course, you will be ready to take on roles in pet care, or start your own business.

Start for Only $25/Week and Get Lifetime Access

This course comes with a super affordable interest-free payment plan option starting from only $25 per week.

You can also pay through a single payment upfront and get a discount so you won’t have to fork out thousands of dollars to upgrade your skills. We also offer Afterpay and Latitude Pay as alternatives.

April Intake Sale is on now!

Get a brand new Samsung tablet FREE with this course, or get $300 off enrolment fees in our April Intake Sale—until 1st May 2025.

Please download the course infopack to get the latest pricing and discounts.

A portion of this course sale is donated to the RSPCA.

Meet Sarah Whitehead: World-leading canine behaviour & training expert

Sarah has dedicated her life to animals. She has an MSc in Animal Behaviour, a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT, 0156).

Sarah is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB) and an ABTC Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist.

She specialities are aggression in dogs, puppy development, adolescent dog issues, and canine and feline body language and facial expression.

“At the start of my career, I was lucky enough to be mentored by, and then work alongside, John Fisher – the original ‘dog whisperer’.

As a result of John’s experience, knowledge and support, I succeeded in building a career that had my heart and soul at its very centre.

Nearly 30 years on, and I am still just as passionate about helping dogs, cats and their owners, using kind, force-free methods, and getting great results using the science and art of positive reinforcement.”

This course includes masterclass content from Sarah Whitehead, a world-leading canine behaviour & training expert!

You will be provided with student-friendly lessons, high-quality video sessions, quizzes, case studies, and 24/7 tutor support for:

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

Lifetime access to course resources
All the required study materials and notes for each course and micro-credential
A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
A Course Completion Document and Digital Badge officially recognising your successful completion of the course
A portion of this course sale is donated to the RSPCA

When you complete this course, you will be ready to take on roles such as:

Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Behaviour Consultant
Dog Obedience Instructor
Service Dog Trainer
Search and Rescue Dog Handler
Therapy or Detection Dog Handler
Animal Shelter Trainer
Dog Daycare/Boarding Facility Manager
Canine Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
Freelance Dog Trainer/Consultant
Canine Behaviourist for Law Enforcement
Dog Event Coordinator
Dog Foster Care Coordinator
Canine Behaviour Helpline Consultant
Animal Assistant at an animal shelter or rescue organisation
Pet Sitter or Dog Walker - Small Business
Pet Care Tech at a Boarding Facility, Animal Welfare or Pet Hotel

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Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio, resume or future career as a professional.

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

Lifetime access to course resources
All the required study materials and notes for each course and micro-credential
A tutor who will service all of your course and career questions and guidance needs
A Course Completion Document and Digital Badge officially recognising your successful completion of the course
A portion of this course sale is donated to the RSPCA

When you complete this course, you will be ready to take on roles such as: