Super Bundle - Level 3 Dog Day Care & First Aid

Introduction

Take your professional dog-care career to the next level with the Super Bundle – Level 3 Dog Day Care & First Aid, a four-course pathway combining advanced qualifications and live licensing support:

• Course 1: AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
• Course 2: iPET Network Level 2 Award in Canine First Aid
• Course 3: Licensing Guidance for Dog Day Care (Flashcards & Quizzes)
• Course 4: Live 1-to-1 Tutorial – Dog Day Care (Licensing & Inspection Preparation)

Together they give you the knowledge, practical competence, and inspection-readiness to run or manage a Defra-licensed dog day care to the Higher Standard.

You’ll learn to interpret body language, manage group dynamics, prevent and de-escalate stress, handle emergencies, and present evidence confidently during inspections. Study online at your own pace and graduate qualified, compliant, and confident.

Learning Objectives

Course 1 – AIM Qualifications Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare

Unit 1: Canine Behaviour

• Understand canine body language and communication.
• Recognise and address stress and aggression triggers.
• Apply humane behaviour-management and enrichment strategies.
• Understand how stress and environment affect group dynamics in day-care settings.

Unit 2: Care of Dogs in Kennels, Day Care and Home Boarding

• Understand causes, transmission, and prevention of disease.
• Apply appropriate feeding, cleaning, and welfare routines.
• Ensure safe admission, supervision, and exit of dogs.
• Use PPE correctly when handling multiple dogs.
• Provide enrichment, rest, and safe play opportunities.
• Recognise compatible play behaviour and manage groups safely.

Course 2 – iPET Network Level 2 Award in Canine First Aid

Unit 3: First Aid for Dogs

• Classify emergencies and understand the objectives of first aid.
• Handle dogs safely in emergencies.
• Carry out a primary survey (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Understand CPR, abdominal thrusts, and recovery positioning.
• Treat wounds, bleeding, fractures, and apply bandages.
• Identify and manage heatstroke, poisoning, bloat, convulsions, and water inhalation.
• Assemble and maintain a canine first-aid kit.

Course 3 – Licensing Guidance (Dog Day Care)

This interactive course simplifies the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 for dog day care operators. Flashcards and quizzes help you master:

• Scope and definitions for day care provision
• Staffing ratios and supervision standards
• Environmental design and welfare zones
• Behaviour management and enrichment requirements
• Health, hygiene and disease control
• Emergency procedures and record-keeping
• Higher-Standard criteria and inspection evidence

Course 4 – Live 1-to-1 Tutorial (Dog Day Care)

A tailored online session with an experienced tutor-inspector reviewing your operation against Defra’s licensing criteria. We’ll cover:

• Space and layout compliance
• Staff competence and record systems
• Daily routine and group management
• Health, safety, and behaviour evidence
• Local-authority inspection expectations

You’ll leave with an action plan and full confidence for your inspection.

Qualification Information

These regulated qualifications meet the requirements of Defra and The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018.

This Super Bundle combines:

• Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare (AIM Qualifications)
• Level 2 Award in Canine First Aid (iPET Network)
• Licensing Guidance for Dog Day Care (Flashcards & Quizzes)
• Live 1-to-1 Tutorial (Dog Day Care Inspection Preparation)

Together they meet Defra’s licensing requirements for anyone operating or working within a licensed dog day care. The Level 3 Award supports achievement of the Higher Standard, and the Level 2 First Aid Award demonstrates readiness for emergency situations. The Licensing Guidance and 1-to-1 Tutorial ensure full compliance with the latest inspector expectations.

Defra requires that:

• Licence holders and staff are competent to identify normal and abnormal behaviour.
• They can recognise and mitigate pain, suffering, injury, disease, or distress.
• They hold relevant regulated qualifications or can prove equivalent knowledge and experience.

To meet the Higher Standard, one permanent, full-time staff member must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

For reference, see Defra’s guidance:
Dog Day Care – Licensing Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities

Completing this bundle demonstrates your professional credibility, inspection readiness, and commitment to the highest welfare standards.

Who is the course for?

This regulated qualification is for anyone who works with dogs – particularly as a:

• Dog boarder
• Dog day carer
• Dog breeder
• Dog walker
• Dog trainer/behaviourist
• Dog groomer
• Pet sitter

You do not need any prior knowledge or qualifications to study for this qualification, although some experience or related knowledge will be advantageous.

Assignments and assessments

Learning Style and Content

Delivered online through self-paced study, tutor feedback, and interactive media. You’ll use video tutorials, podcasts, diagrams, eLearning, and practical assignments. All materials are accessible from any device. Additional learning support is available—just flag it on registration.

Assessments

Achievement is through a portfolio of evidence meeting qualification criteria.

Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare

• Short written assignments (200–500 words).
• Scenario-based tasks to apply knowledge to real day care contexts.

Level 2 Award in Canine First Aid

• Written and practical evidence of first-aid skills such as CPR and bandaging.

Licensing Guidance

• Flashcards and quizzes testing knowledge of licensing requirements and higher-standard criteria.

Live 1-to-1 Tutorial

• Interactive licence-prep session with a tutor-inspector plus personalised feedback report.

Pass / Refer

Each assignment is graded Pass or Refer. Two complimentary resubmissions are included; further resits cost £25. Extensions can be granted where necessary.

Certification

Completed portfolios are independently verified under Ofqual standards. Certificates are issued by AIM Qualifications and iPET Network within 2–6 months. Interim confirmation can be provided for licensing applications.

This Super Bundle builds your competence across behaviour, welfare, first aid and licensing compliance.

You learn from experienced inspectors and educators, gain two regulated qualifications, and finish inspection-ready.

Our flexible platform fits study around your schedule and lets you apply new knowledge immediately.

Professional. Practical. Defra-aligned. Everything a modern dog day care operator needs.

This bundle includes the following courses

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