Dog Training Business Pathway
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Gain an industry-recognised, 100% online qualification in dog care, dog psychology, and the business of running your own dog training service. Learn animal care and training skills with real-world business planning for a career in the NZ animal industry.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 18 months
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Understand canine behaviour
Learn the fundamentals of dog behaviour, including psychology, communication, and how to manage behavioural disorders.
Deliver effective dog training
Gain skills in basic and advanced obedience training, managing group classes, controlling movement, and training working dogs.
Identify and care for diverse dog breeds
Explore the main dog breed groups, breeding practices, and provide appropriate nutrition and healthcare for dogs.
What You're Signing Up For
This Dog Training Business Pathway provides comprehensive modules covering fundamental dog care, canine behaviour and psychology, basic and advanced training techniques, as well as essential business planning and management skills to enable graduates to start their own dog training business. The programme is accredited by industry organisations and provides unlimited tutor support, resources for launching a business, and support into career opportunities in the animal care sector.
Course Content
- Certificate in Caring for Dogs
- Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training
- Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI
- Dog care: Introduction to dog care, canine biology, nutrition, health disorders, breeds, breeding, behaviour, training, grooming, and services
- Dog psychology: Canine senses, communication, natural behaviour, development, behaviour disorders, training principles, obedience, advanced training
- Business: Setting up, business types and structures, preparing your business plan, accounting & bookkeeping introduction, Xero certification, digital marketing with AI (optional)
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Animal Care
Pet Services
Future employment opportunities might be
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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The Career Academy is here to transform your future. As an internationally recognised online education provider, they partner with industry to deliver courses that are practical, flexible, and designed to get results. With expert tutors, a 4.8/5 star student rating, and graduates in New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK, The Career Academy has already helped over 25,000 learners each year gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take their next step. You could be next.