Animal Care and Dog Psychology Pathway
Study Animal Care and Dog Psychology Online and Understand Canine Behaviour
Build your understanding of animal care and dog psychology with this comprehensive online pathway. You will learn how dogs think, communicate, and behave, while also gaining essential knowledge in animal health, welfare, and care. This course is ideal if you want to understand canine behaviour, improve your animal care knowledge, or explore animal related business opportunities.
You will study dog training principles, behavioural development, and common behavioural challenges, along with animal husbandry, health care, and safety. The pathway also includes business modules to help you learn how animal care services operate, including business planning, accounting basics, and digital marketing.
- ✓ Learn how dogs communicate, behave, and respond to training
- ✓ Build essential knowledge in animal care, health, and welfare
- ✓ Understand canine behavioural development and training principles
- ✓ Gain insight into animal care business operations and planning
- ✓ Study 100% online at your own pace
Disclaimer: This course is entirely theoretical and does not involve direct handling of live animals. It is designed to provide knowledge and understanding only.
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
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This pathway is a good fit if:
✓ You love animals and want to build practical knowledge that feels clear, structured, and useful.
✓ You want to understand dog behaviour, training, and canine psychology alongside broader animal care skills.
✓ You are exploring animal care as a future direction and want a realistic, well supported place to begin.
✓ You want to build confidence in both animal care and dog related knowledge before deciding on bigger next steps.
✓ 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 animal care skills and dog behaviour knowledge.
It is ideal for those who want to develop practical understanding across animal care, canine behaviour, training principles, and business basics 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 Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
Certificate in Animal Care
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Potential Job Outcomes
Animal Care Assistant
Dog Trainer (Junior)
Kennel Technician
Shelter Support Worker
Pet Shop Assistant
Veterinary Receptionist
Behavioural Support Assistant (Canine)
Canine Enrichment Coordinator
Assistance Dog Trainer (Entry level)
Dog Daycare Coordinator
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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
Certificate in Animal Care
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WHEN YOU WANT THEM
This course gives you the practical skills, qualifications, and confidence to really stand out in the job market
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Path to Animal Care Careers
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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.
Earn an Industry-Accredited Certificate
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're Ready to Start If...
If this sounds like you, you're ready to get started today.
You're Ready to Start If...
You want to understand dog behaviour and training in a clear, structured way
You want a solid foundation in animal care, including health basics, handling and safety, and common issues across species
You want practical knowledge you can apply to everyday care and better training outcomes
You want a pathway that includes business basics, so you can understand how an animal care service could be set up responsibly
You want flexible online study with realistic expectations, and you are comfortable learning theory without live animal handling
You Don't Need...
Previous animal care or dog training experience
To have access to live animals for the learning to make sense
A full business plan before you begin
To be confident with behaviour challenges from day one
Fixed class times or pressure to rush
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