Courses
Browse through our wide range of Dog Business Courses, or use our search function.
RQF Qualifications (Regulated Qualifications Framework)
Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare – Level 3
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/4536/6
Commercial Daycare – Level 3
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/4536/6
Home Boarding – Level 3
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/4536/6
Breeding – Level 3
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/4536/6
Canine Care & Welfare – Level 2
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 2 Award in Canine Care & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/5731/9
Dog Walking & Pet Sitting for Professionals – Level 3
Inc. iPet Networks Level 3 Award in Dog Walking & Pet Sitting for Professionals
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/6844/5
Commercial Boarding – Level 3
Inc. AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Register.Ofqual.gov.uk – Qualification Number: 603/4536/6
Accredited courses (coming soon)
Dog Walking Excellence Level 3 Accredited Course
This course will provide learners with the understanding of the roles, responsibilities, law & requirements of providing a professional dog walking service.
Pet Sitting Excellence Level 3 Accredited Course
This course will provide learners with the understanding of the roles, responsibilities, law & requirements of providing a professional pet sitting service.
Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Level 3 Accredited Course
This course will provide learners with the understanding of the roles, responsibilities, law & requirements of providing a professional dog walking/pet sitting service.
Setting Up A Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Business Level 3 Accredited Course
This course will provide learners with the understanding of the roles, responsibilities, law & requirements of providing a professional dog walking/pet sitting service. Learners will also gain knowledge of the requirements for setting up own canine business.
Dog Business School Courses & Resources
Start Your Own Dog Walking And Pet Sitting Business
This online course has been especially designed for the aspiring professional dog walker who wants to get a thorough foundation in the fundamentals.
Covid-19 Safer Pet Care Training & Assessment
This online course will equip pet-care professionals with an essential knowledge foundation and ensure you can operate as safely as possible in a Covid world.
Canine Behaviour for Professionals
This course provides learners with a deeper understanding of canine behaviour, enabling you to confidently identify behaviours, manage and handle dogs in your care, predict possible impacts and reduce the risks.
Financial Management for Canine Professionals
Developed with The Pet Accountant, this bespoke course guides the aspiring canine professional in how best to organise the financial management of your new canine business.
Professional Dog Walking – Guidelines, Flashcards and Quizzes
This flashcard course covers the Code of Practice for Professional Dog Walkers which has been developed as a collaboration between the Dogs Trust and RSPCA.
UK Dog Breeds & Cross Breeds – Images, Characteristics and Traits
This course is more of a handy reference guide, covering breeds & cross breeds in a series of 700 flashcards, quizzes and tips of the different dog breeds found in the UK.
Welfare of Dogs Code of Practice – Flashcards and Quizzes
This course provides an immersive series of flashcards and quizzes to ensure you cover the Welfare of Dogs Code of Practice/Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Home Boarding – Licensing Regulations, Flashcards and Quizzes
This flashcard course breaks down The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 specifically for home boarders into manageable chunks of info.
Dog Walking/Pet Sitting – Service Agreement, Forms, Policies, Templates
(.docx format)
Here’s a wide range of professional dog walking & pet sitting business supporting document templates you need, tried, tested and personalised (where appropriate).
Home Boarding – Service Agreement, Forms, Policies, Templates
(.docx format)
Here’s a wide range of professional home boarding and dog walking business supporting document templates you need, tried, tested and personalised (where appropriate).
Day Care (Commercial) – Service Agreement, Forms, Policies, Templates
(.docx format & Jot Form)
A professional day care dog business needs a forest of documented policies, processes, draft service agreements, key forms, check lists, guidance notes and swipe files.
Welcome Pack (for your business)
(PDF)
A Welcome Pack for your customer, tailored and personalised with your logo, hero images and information for your business. Comes in PDF format. Impress your customers!
Dog Business Coaching. Getting the most from your business.
We bring a fresh perspective to your business strategy. Rather than just questioning how things are run at your business, we guide you to adopt appropriate growth strategies.
How to start your Home From Home Dog Business Book
“How To Start Your ‘Home From Home’ Dog Business – The Kickstarter’s Survival Guide To Doggy Bliss”. Written by our principal, Randle Stonier and available on Amazon.
Business Planning and Research webinar and model template
This webinar and complete business planning template template addresses one of the most important and challenging aspects of developing your dog business idea.
GDPR Action Planning – Getting It Right
Getting GDPR right is so important. You must comply with GDPR legislation regardless of size and this webinar course and templates helps you do just that.
Useful Links for a Dog Business
Where do I find the stuff I need for my business? Even better if it’s recommended by other dog pros. Check out our links-from artificial grass to enrichment toys.
Free Courses, Demos and Resources
GDPR
An Introduction for the Dog Business Owner
This FREE webinar outlines the principles and key considerations for a small business complying with the requirements of GDPR and the lawful processing of personal data.
K9 Trivia Challenge
(Free Quizzes)
Consider yourself a dog expert? Put your knowledge to the test with the Dog Busines K9 Trivia Challenge! 6 free quizzes for professional dog walkers and home based dog care professionals!
Setting Up Your Dog Business – Live Webinar
(Free Introductory Webinar)
Setting up a dog business is no walk in the park. Sign up to our free webinar, where our founder talks about his experiences of setting up Dog Businesses, and what to watch out for!
You – A Self Help Guide to Turn Thinking Into Doing
(Free PDF)
Helping With Your Personal Journey eBook. You! The Life Changing Magic. Turn Thinking Into Doing. Stop Putting Up With The Crap! Download now.
Covid-19 templates including policies, procedures, risk assessment and household
(Free Word .docx templates)
We wanted to help fellow dog care professionals with inspiration for Covid 19 documentation templates. Each template is editable as it’s a Microsoft Word format.
Coming Soon
Mastering Small Business and Canine Laws & Regulations
This course helps the dog business master the fundamentals of the canine and small business legal landscape. The rules may be different in Wales, Scotland and NI.
Commercial Day Care and Licensing Regulations flashcards and quizzes
This flashcard course breaks down The Animal Welfare Regulations 2018 specifically for the commercial day care business into digestible info.
Available now along with Home Boarding, Kennels and Dog Breeding!