
Dog Care & Training Essentials
Course Outline
A Dog's Life
Should you adopt or purchase your pet? What breed to choose? What temperament will they have? What are the costs?
There is a lot to consider when getting a dog, and this vital lesson will help you to make an informed decision.
- Getting a Dog: What You Should Know
- Shelters vs Breeders
- Breeds, Anatomy & Temperament
- Life Stages & Behaviour
- The Price of Dog Ownership
- What if It's Not Working Out?

Dog Health & Nutrition
This is Dog Care 101! This lesson covers everything you need to know about a balanced diet, basic first aid, emotional wellbeing, and identifying and tackling common health issues.
- Nutrition
- Maintaining a Balanced Diet
- Tell-Tale Signs of a Healthy Dog
- Quality of Life
- The Wellbeing of Your Dog
- Fleas & Ticks
- Worms
- Common Conditions
- Basic First Aid

Dog Grooming Basic
With handy information about different coat types, products and grooming tools to use, this lesson will teach you how to comfortably (and safely) brush, wash, and clip your pal. Practice makes perfect!
- Coat Types
- Washing a Short-Haired Dog
- Washing a Long-Haired Dog
- Washing a Curly-Haired Dog
- Nail Care
- Tools for Grooming
- Low-Stress Handling

Training & Behaviour
Like us, dogs are continuously learning as they go through life. In this lesson, we dive into the mind of your furry friend to find out how you can teach and train them effectively.
- How Dogs Learn
- Your Dog's Hierarchy of Needs
- How Emotions Affect Learning
- LIMA Training
- Conditioning
- Communication
- Socialisation
- Environment
- Enrichment

Should you adopt or purchase your pet? What breed to choose? What temperament will they have? What are the costs?
There is a lot to consider when getting a dog, and this vital lesson will help you to make an informed decision.
- Getting a Dog: What You Should Know
- Shelters vs Breeders
- Breeds, Anatomy & Temperament
- Life Stages & Behaviour
- The Price of Dog Ownership
- What if It's Not Working Out?

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