Dog Day Care Course

Build your knowledge of dog day care with this comprehensive Dog Day Care Course.

This course explains daily care done well. It introduces canine day care and what dog day care is, then identifying suitable dogs for day care. It covers dog routines and schedules including training in day care, canine wellbeing and hygiene including identifying dogs with health concerns, and canine knowledge across key and popular dog breeds, building a rounded understanding of the subject from start to finish.

Ideal for aspiring day care workers and dog professionals, this course provides practical knowledge and clear guidance to help you succeed.

• Day Care Understood — Learn what dog day care is and who it serves.
• The Right Dogs — Understand identifying suitable dogs for day care.
• Routines That Work — Explore schedules, routines and training within day care.
• Wellbeing and Breed Knowledge — Develop hygiene, health-concern spotting and breed knowledge.

As part of the Dog Day Care Course students will learn:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what dog day care is
• Identify suitable dogs for day care
• Run dog routines and schedules
• Apply training within day care
• Maintain canine wellbeing and hygiene
• Identify dogs with health concerns
• Apply knowledge of key and popular breeds

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a professional CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited certificate to demonstrate your achievement.

Level 3 CPD Award in Dog Day Care

Your certificate is:

• Instantly downloadable — Receive your digital certificate immediately after passing the final assessment
• Professionally recognised — CPD certification is valued by grooming salons, kennels, day cares and dog care businesses as evidence of professional development
• Career enhancing — Add it to your CV, LinkedIn profile and job applications to show your commitment to your development
• Employer trusted — They show employers you’ve completed quality-assured professional training
• Indefinitely valid — Your certificate doesn’t expire, providing permanent evidence of your achievement

Your certificate strengthens your CV and supports your applications and professional development across the UK.

This course is CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited. CPD accreditation is widely recognised by UK employers as evidence of quality professional development.

What does CPD accreditation mean?

CPD accreditation means this course:

• Follows recognised professional development standards
• Delivers structured, quality-assured educational content
• Contributes to your ongoing professional development record
• Is valued by employers as evidence of commitment to learning

Industry recognition

Your CPD certificate is respected by grooming salons and dog care businesses, kennels, catteries and day cares, and animal welfare organisations across the UK as evidence of quality-assured professional training and commitment to continuous learning.

Working households have made day care one of the fastest-growing dog services, and the difference between a good day care and a chaotic one is knowledge: the right dogs, the right routines, and eyes that spot trouble early.

This course gives you a structured understanding of dog day care, from suitability and routines through wellbeing to breed knowledge. That knowledge is the working day of the trade.

Investing in your development demonstrates day care readiness and strengthens your standing across dog services.

• Aspiring day care workers and founders
• Dog care staff moving into group settings
• Walkers and sitters extending their services
• Kennel staff broadening into daytime care
• Anyone building a dog services career

Study 100% online, with the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere.

You’ll have 24/7 access to all course materials and learn entirely at your own pace around your existing commitments.

The course combines engaging content, interactive resources and guides to suit different learning styles.

With no fixed deadlines, you have 12 months to complete the course. Study intensively or spread it over the year, the choice is yours. Our expert tutors are available via email and discussion forums to provide guidance whenever you need support.

The course concludes with a final online assessment (50 questions, 60 minutes) which you take at a time to suit you. You have unlimited retakes, so you keep studying until you feel confident.

Throughout the course, you’ll complete interactive quizzes and assessments to test your knowledge and understanding of each module.

The course ends with a final online examination containing 50 questions to be completed within 60 minutes. Questions cover all modules and topics from the course, and your results count 100% towards your final grade.

You’ll receive your results instantly, so you’ll know immediately how you’ve performed. If you don’t pass first time, no problem, as you have unlimited exam retakes.

Our dedicated team of expert tutors are here to support you throughout your studies. Whether you have questions about course content, need clarification on a topic, or require technical assistance, our tutors provide prompt and professional support.

We offer multiple ways to connect with our tutors, including email support and discussion forums. Our goal is to give you the best possible learning experience so you feel confident in your studies.

There are no formal qualifications required to enrol. Everyone is welcome.

You will need:

• A computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. Study on any device, as our courses are fully mobile-optimised.
• Basic computer skills, such as using websites, watching videos and sending emails.
• Enthusiasm to learn and group dog care done knowledgeably.

The course is designed for beginners through to dog workers who want to formalise their knowledge. If day care work or a day care venture calls, this course maps the daily reality. If you already work with groups of dogs, it structures the judgement.

This certification provides a strong foundation and stepping stone for pursuing rewarding career pathways. With day care knowledge, you’ll be better positioned across dog services work.

Dog Day Care Worker. Run days that suit every dog in the room.

Day Care Founder (building). Plan a day care on operational knowledge.

Walker / Sitter (extending). Add group-care understanding to solo services.

Kennel and Boarding Staff. Bring day care thinking to residential settings.

Progression. Successful dog care services are built on experience with dogs, sound business practice and the trust of clients. This course builds underpinning knowledge that supports your journey towards working with dogs professionally.

Work through everything at your own pace. Your course, your timeline.

You will have 12 months of full access to all course materials, modules, videos and resources.

This course includes 5 modules plus a final assessment. Whether you choose to study intensively or spread it over the year, you have the flexibility to learn when it suits you best. Learn around your own schedule with no deadlines.