Dog Training Business Pathway
Animal Care
A course by
The Career Academy
Learn dog training, behaviour, and care, and gain core business skills to launch your dog training business. Accredited industry certificate, fully online, with flexible study and tutor support.
NZ$2,874
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand Dog Care Essentials
Demonstrate knowledge of canine biology, nutrition, grooming, hygiene, and common health concerns.
Recognise Canine Communication and Behaviour
Identify how dogs use their senses, body language, and communication with people and other dogs.
About This Course
The Dog Training Business Pathway delivers a comprehensive foundation in canine psychology, communication, and behaviour, coupled with practical skills in positive and force-free dog training. It includes modules on dog care, health, nutrition, grooming, and hygiene, as well as business planning, accounting, and marketing essentials, enabling graduates to start their own dog-related enterprise. Study is 100% online, with access to tutor support, job coaching, and a network of animal care professionals. Accredited through major industry bodies, this course helps learners confidently enter the animal care and dog training industries.
Course Content
- Certificate in Caring for Dogs: Introduction to dog care, canine biology, nutrition, health disorders, breeds, responsible breeding, behaviour and training, grooming, and dog services.
- Certificate in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training: Canine psychology, senses, and communication, natural behaviour, behaviour development and disorders, basic training principles, obedience training, movement control, working dog training.
- Start Your Own Business with Xero & AI: Business types and structures, business planning, accounting and bookkeeping, Xero, digital marketing with AI (optional).
Build towards these roles
Dog Training Business OwnerCanine Training CoordinatorJunior Dog Training InstructorPet Services ManagerAnimal Behaviour ConsultantPuppy Training SpecialistGroup Class FacilitatorCustomer Care CoordinatorBusiness Operations AssistantDog GroomerVeterinary Assistant
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.
