Study the Dog Training Business Pathway Course online from the comfort of your own home for just $29 per week.
BONUS: Get access to 100+ expert dog training videos by Sarah Whitehead, Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist, through partnership with Train Your Dog Online.
This course provider is a proud Partner of Train Your Dog Online with Sarah Whitehead.
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"If you are curious about Dog psychology and loving them to their fullest this is a valuable course. I am going through a career shift and combining my studies of Bach of Psych Science with Animal Psych, behaviour and training. It is amazing how exact psych theory of conditioning are used in both humans and animals/dogs. This course is easy to navigate, the platform make it a pleasant experience once you get familiar, the quizzes support the content reinforcing the learning. There are 3 video/short course by Sarah Whitehead as an added bonus, these are valuable in themselves. There are two primary MCQ, SAQ, LAQ requiring research which again was valuable to reinforce learning."
"The curriculum struck a perfect balance between rigorous safety protocols and the delicate art of animal handling. From mastering equipment maintenance to understanding canine behavior and professional business management, every lesson was a step toward excellence. This course taught me how to provide not just a service, but a sanctuary of calm and well-being for every dog. I now feel fully equipped with the confidence and professional expertise to turn my passion into a high-standard practice. Truly a life-changing chapter in my professional journey."
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would highly recommend it, for anyone who wants to learn how to train dogs. The content was easy to follow. The tutors were excellent, knowledgeable, supportive, and always willing to answer questions. It was a valuable & rewarding course."
Do you love dogs, and dream of working with them every day? Whether you want to become a professional dog trainer, work in behaviour support, or build your own dog training business, the Dog Training Business Pathway gives you the complete package: professional canine skills and the business know-how to turn them into income.
New Zealand is a nation of dog lovers, and demand for skilled trainers keeps growing. Puppy schools, doggy daycares, boarding facilities, rescues and everyday owners all need people who genuinely understand canine behaviour, and many successful trainers run their own flexible businesses, choosing their hours and clients.
Designed by industry experts, this pathway combines three courses in one, taking you from dog care foundations through canine psychology and training, to launching your own business.
Throughout this pathway, you'll cover:
Caring For Dogs: Build your foundations in canine biology, nutrition and health, common health disorders, the seven main breed groups, responsible breeding, grooming, and the full range of professional dog services.
Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training: Get inside the canine mind. Learn how dogs sense and communicate, how behaviour develops, and what drives behavioural disorders, then master positive, force-free training principles, obedience training, movement control and working dog training. You'll also receive access to over 100 training videos by Sarah Whitehead, a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and one of the most respected names in dog psychology.
Start Your Own Dog Business: Set your business up properly from day one. Learn how to choose the right business structure, prepare your business plan, learn bookkeeping and tax essentials, how to market your business, attract clients on social media and use AI tools to grow it faster.
With endorsements from organisations like SPCA New Zealand, and a portion of all course proceeds being donated to the SPCA, you'll be learning with a provider connected to the New Zealand animal care community, and your enrolment helps protect animals in need from the moment you start.
Verify Your Credential With SEEK Pass
When you complete your course you won't just walk away with new skills, you'll walk away with a credential you can prove. Upon completion you'll receive a unique SEEK Pass link to verify your certificate, which you can add straight to your SEEK profile. That means employers can see your credential is genuine the moment they view your application, helping you get noticed faster and stand out in a competitive job market.
95% of graduates from this course provider reported an increased ability to get a new job or promotion upon completing their course. This pathway is your first step towards a career doing what you love, or a dog training business of your very own.
This course provider is a member of The CPD Certificate Service (CPD Certification). Many of their courses have received their independent CPD Certification confirming their courses are compatible with global CPD principles.
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