Certificate in Canine Handling & Understanding Communication Signals
Develop your canine handling skills and learn how to recognise and read canine communication signals accurately.
This veterinary approved and externally accredited online course has been written and designed by a qualified registered veterinary nurse and clinical animal behaviourist. It has been designed for pet professionals, fulfilling Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
It is a suitable foundation for anyone who wants to understand handling techniques and wishes to have a better understanding of canine body language.
The course is made up of multiple learning processes, such as written content, webinars, downloadable resources, suggested tasks, recommended reading and references. There are no exams, but to obtain your certificate you must answer some multiple choice questions.
Course aims:
- To have a solid understanding of canine communication methods.
- To be able to recognise canine signalling in order to carry out a basic assessment of the dog’s intent and take the necessary steps to work safely.
- Understand how to approach and handle dogs using safe and appropriate techniques.
- To feel more confident in applying the principles of canine handling and restraint.
- To have an appreciation of canine welfare and be familiar with some of the relevant legislation that protects them.
- See full course curriculum below.
Course features:
- Written with the benefit of practical veterinary and canine behaviour experience.
- Information and content based on safe working practices
- Easy-to-digest lessons give you the flexibility to learn at home at your own pace.
- Includes recorded webinars, which are slides presented with a voiceover.
- Includes a comprehensive list of references and related research.
- Tutor and technical support available.
- Lifetime access to dip in and out of the course whenever you need to refresh your knowledge.
- CPD Certificate of completion.
- CPD Transcript for prospective employers.
- CPD Reflection for professional portfolio and CPD log.
- Works on computers, tablets & smartphones.
Suitable for:
- Dog wardens
- Community officers
- RSCPA inspectors
- Rescue centre workers
- Pet professionals
- Working/volunteering on trap and neuter programmes
- Animal behaviourists
- Veterinary Nurses
- Vets
Course content
About your tutor
Caroline Clark
Course includes
- 6 Modules
- Video Demonstrations
- Downloadable Resources
- No Exams!
- Certificate of Completion
- Lifetime Access
Secure payments
Reviews
The content was easy to understand with different resources like photos and videos! It advised what to do but also what not to do which i found very helpful.
I would’t change anything about a course. The course is very transparent and easy to learn, it was a pleasure doing it and gaining beneficial knowledge. Very reliable and to the point. I can recommend it for everyone.
a course full of lots of information. There is a lot of readying, set some time aside
Some really helpful information and videos which clearly show the do’s and don’ts of dealing with unfamiliar dogs.
A compact course, well written and easy to understand. A good mixture of written information and videos. Will complete further courses.
helped me to better myself as a dog walker and aspiring dog trainer
such alot of information in this course, some things i knew, others i did not. great balance of subjects and depth of information
I wanted to be educated on dog behaviour and needs before starting voluntary work with dogs. Feeling more confident and inspired to continue to learn. Great course for everyone.
I really enjoyed the course and learnt a lot of new things. As a dog walker, I know that the information I have learnt will be so valuable to my business and ensure I understand the dogs I walk so that I can provide the best, most comfortable and stress free environment for them. I highly recommend this course for anyone who works or wants to work with dogs, or even just for dog owners to expand their knowledge. There is a lot of very interesting and important lessons in this course and it is provided in a concise and easy to understand way. I’m really glad I completed this course and will be looking to do more!
This course has been beneficial as a dog owner as I am able to understand what my dog is telling me at home and when we are out and about training.
Plenty of information and videos, with additional reference material for extra reading if you want to learn more.
Realy enjoyed this short course, even after working in the vet industry for 15 years i have learnt new things on this course.
I enjoyed the course. It was very informative and pointed me in the right direction regarding the signs to look for while dealing with unfamiliar dogs.
I really enjoyed doing this course, and would have loved some actual face time in a short workshop as part of it. Thank you so much, these are all great courses!