About the Course
If you are looking for a career within the animal care industry, this Ofqual regulated qualification is aimed at you.
You will gain the practical skills and knowledge which are important when working as a competent dog walker.
Assessments are completed through practical and oral tasks as well as a short written exam.
The qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a Dog Walker.
Mandatory content covers:
You will gain the practical skills and knowledge which are important when working as a competent dog walker.
Assessments are completed through practical and oral tasks as well as a short written exam.
The qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a Dog Walker.
Mandatory content covers:
- Roles/Responsibilities of a professional dog walker
- Legislation and Codes of Practice
- Breeds and behaviour
- Walking and controlling a dog
- Problems, injuries and emergencies
Entry Requirements
As with all practical courses candidates are required to wear sturdy footwear.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.
Useful Information
Free parking is available on campus; a permit will be issued and should be clearly displayed.
Tea and coffee making facilities are available, please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:7
Tea and coffee making facilities are available, please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.
Instructor / Student Ratio 1:7
Course Dates
Saturdays, 15 July 2023 - 29 July 2023 (10:00am to 4:00pm)
£380 per person (7 places available)
For group bookings please contact
Daisy Mitchell 01245 424287
Course Facts
Cost
£380Tutor
Kate Middleton BSc MSc PGCEKate has a degree in Animal Science and a Master's in Animal Behaviour. She stopped university lecturing in 2014 to start her own dog walking and pet sitting business which still runs today. She also works as a part-time course writer and teacher in canine related studies, and after achieving her Level 4 in Canine Emergency First Aid now runs canine first aid classes too. She is a student member of the APBC whilst studying for an Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management
Duration
Three Days - Attendance on all of the course dates is mandatoryContact
Daisy Mitchell 01245 424287Professional Accreditation
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