Dog Training Course

Build your knowledge of dog training with this comprehensive Dog Training Course.

This course introduces the trainer’s craft from the dog’s side first. It covers canines and their learning patterns, being aware of a dog’s communications with humans, and the role of rewards when dog training. It gives special attention to the first fourteen weeks of a dog’s life, then techniques for training, one on one training sessions, and the way forward, building a rounded understanding of the subject from start to finish.

Ideal for aspiring dog trainers and owners who want training done properly, this course provides practical knowledge and clear guidance to help you succeed.

• How Dogs Learn — Learn canine learning patterns and what they mean for training.
• Reading the Dog — Understand a dog’s communications with humans.
• Rewards and the Critical Weeks — Explore reward-based training and the first fourteen weeks of life.
• Technique and Sessions — Develop training techniques and one on one session craft.

As part of the Dog Training Course students will learn:

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

• Describe canines and their learning patterns
• Recognise a dog’s communications with humans
• Explain the role of rewards in dog training
• Describe the first fourteen weeks of a dog’s life
• Apply techniques for training
• Structure one on one training sessions
• Plan the way forward in training

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

Level 3 CPD Award in Dog Training

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.

Every dog is being trained by someone, well or badly, and the difference is understanding: how dogs learn, what their signals mean, and why rewards work.

This course gives you a structured introduction to dog training, from learning patterns and communication through the critical early weeks to techniques and sessions. That knowledge serves trainers, owners and every dog they share.

Investing in your development demonstrates training commitment and strengthens your standing across the dog care world.

• Aspiring dog trainers
• Owners who want training done properly
• Dog care workers adding training knowledge
• Volunteers with rescue and rehoming dogs
• Anyone starting a dog-centred 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 how dogs learn and how to train them.

The course is designed for absolute beginners through to dog care workers who want to formalise their knowledge. If you train your own dog, this course explains why the good methods work. If a training career calls, it builds the foundation first.

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

Dog Trainer (building). Grow towards training work with the theory beneath the craft.

Dog Care Worker. Bring training understanding to day care, kennel and walking work.

Rescue and Rehoming Volunteer. Help dogs become adoptable through training knowledge.

Committed Owner. Train your own dog with understanding.

Progression. Dog training and behaviour work is built on hands-on experience with dogs alongside knowledge, developed through practice, mentoring and continued learning. This course builds underpinning knowledge that supports your journey towards training and behaviour roles and better dog ownership.

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 8 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.