Dog Care and Welfare Courses
This exciting course provides a fully immersive learning experience. Working with thoroughly assessed dogs, participants will learn the essentials of dog care and welfare, including
The course will also equip the trainee with the skills & knowledge to understand the welfare of pet dogs & puppies, using effective and ethical methods.
- Learning about different breeds of dogs
- The development of puppies into dogs
- How to best enable a dog or puppy to live in the home, covering socialisation, house training, settling in a rescue dog and much more.
- Safe, positive interaction with dogs, including learning how to read canine body language effectively and practical handling skills.
- The law relating to dog ownership
- Caring for a dog or puppy effectively including nutrition, grooming, exercise and health.
The course will also equip the trainee with the skills & knowledge to understand the welfare of pet dogs & puppies, using effective and ethical methods.
This course is a prerequisite for people wanting to do the Dog Walking & Day Carer courses.
Trainee's coursework is assessed through a variety of methods including photographic and video assessment. There is no requirement for trainees to sit exams or tests or even do any writing at all if they choose not to. After all, dogs only care about being taken for a walk.
This course is currently available over six learning levels, Entry 1,2 and 3, Level 1, 2 and 3.
An explanation of the learning levels and other FAQs can be found on the Agored website
For details on the Course Design, Aims, Content, Structure, Costs, Staffing, the Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) and more, please see ask for a copy of our Prospectus
Trainee's coursework is assessed through a variety of methods including photographic and video assessment. There is no requirement for trainees to sit exams or tests or even do any writing at all if they choose not to. After all, dogs only care about being taken for a walk.
This course is currently available over six learning levels, Entry 1,2 and 3, Level 1, 2 and 3.
An explanation of the learning levels and other FAQs can be found on the Agored website
For details on the Course Design, Aims, Content, Structure, Costs, Staffing, the Qualifications & Credit Framework (QCF) and more, please see ask for a copy of our Prospectus
If you would like further information on any of our Agored Cymru accredited courses, please contact us in the first instance via:
SPPOT will aim to answer all initial course enquiries, whether by telephone or email, within 48 hours during the working week.
- Telephone: 01437 767648 or mobile 07962220625
- Email: [email protected]
SPPOT will aim to answer all initial course enquiries, whether by telephone or email, within 48 hours during the working week.