Dog Training Business Pathway
Learn Dog Training and Build a Positive and Force-Free Dog Training Business
Build a strong foundation in canine psychology, communication, and behaviour, then apply that knowledge through positive and force-free training principles. You will learn natural canine behaviour, canine body language, behavioural development, plus practical obedience training, movement control, and basic positive working dog training.
Gain access to over 100 dog psychology, behaviour, and training videos by Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CCAB), Sarah Whitehead.
- ✓ Gain an understanding of different dog breeds, basic health care, nutrition, grooming, and hygiene
- ✓ Understand canine senses, body language, communication, and natural behaviour
- ✓ Learn behaviour development and common behavioural disorders
- ✓ Apply positive and force-free training principles, obedience training, and movement control
- ✓ Explore basic positive training approaches used for working dogs
- ✓ Learn business planning, accounting, and marketing fundamentals
- ✓ Study 100% online and progress at your own pace with no practical assessment requirements
Use these skills and knowledge to build confidence in positive and force-free dog training and behaviour support, or to improve training outcomes with your own dog.
Investment: $2,499 + GST, or only $29 per week on a flexible payment plan
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Duration
18 Months Access | ~400 hours
Learning Mode
100% online, study whenever suits you
Unlimited Support
Unlimited support during business hours
Qualification
Industry-accredited Pathway
No Exams
No exams, ever
GAIN AN INDUSTRY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION & EARN MORE
This pathway is a good fit if:
✓ You want to build practical knowledge across dog care, dog behaviour, and dog training in a clear and structured way.
✓ You are interested in understanding canine health, nutrition, breeds, behaviour, training, and wellbeing more confidently.
✓ You want learning that covers both everyday dog care fundamentals and deeper dog psychology and training principles.
✓ You want to build your confidence in dog related skills while also gaining a practical introduction to business essentials.
✓ You need flexible online study that fits around work, family, or daily life.
This pathway is best suited to learners who want to build both dog care skills and business confidence.
It is ideal for those who want to develop practical understanding across dog care, canine behaviour, training principles, and business planning in a clear and structured way.
This pathway is designed to help you build practical skills and confidence step by step.
What You'll Learn In This Course
Certificate in Caring for Dogs
Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI
Potential Job Outcomes
Dog Training Business Owner
Canine Training Coordinator
Junior Dog Training Instructor
Pet Services Manager (Assistant)
Animal Behaviour Consultant (Entry level)
Puppy Training Specialist (Junior)
Group Class Facilitator (Dog training)
Mobile Training Operator
Customer Care Coordinator (Training)
Business Operations Assistant (Pet services)
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Certificate in Caring for Dogs
Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI
GET THE ROLES YOU WANT
WHEN YOU WANT THEM
This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market
Industry-Recognised & Accredited
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Path to Animal Care Careers
Personal Growth
Practical Knowledge
We donate a portion of all course proceeds to the SPCA
The Career Academy (TCA) is a proud SPCA Business Supporter
SPCA helps protect over 33,000 animals in New Zealand every year
TCA donates a portion of all course proceeds to the SPCA, with the funds going towards supporting their mission of helping animals who are sick, injured, abused or vulnerable.
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Upon successfully completing your course, you’ll be awarded a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy. This certificate not only recognises your hard work but also serves as an industry-accredited qualification that will help you stand out in the job market. Whether you’re aiming for a new job or looking to get promoted, this certificate will open doors to better career opportunities.
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You don't need experience.
You don't need a business plan.
You don't need everything figured out.
You just need a solid starting point.
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