Super Bundle - Level 3 Dog Home Boarding & First Aid

Introduction

Build your professional expertise with the Super Bundle – Level 3 Dog Home Boarding & First Aid, a comprehensive four-course pathway designed for anyone running or working within a licensed home boarding business.

This bundle includes:

• 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 Home Boarding (Flashcards & Quizzes)
• Course 4: Live 1-to-1 Tutorial – Dog Home Boarding (Licensing & Inspection Preparation)

Together they give you the skills, knowledge, and compliance confidence required to meet Defra’s licensing requirements and achieve the Higher Standard for dog home boarding.

You’ll learn how to manage canine welfare in a home environment, prevent stress and conflict, provide first aid during emergencies, and prepare for local authority inspection with confidence. Study flexibly online, gain recognised qualifications, and become fully inspection-ready.

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 signs of stress, fear, and aggression.
• Apply humane training and enrichment methods.
• Understand behavioural challenges in domestic and multi-dog settings.

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

• Understand the causes and prevention of disease in boarding environments.
• Maintain appropriate feeding, hygiene, and rest routines.
• Manage dog introductions and safe social interactions.
• Provide enrichment, exercise, and environmental comfort.
• Recognise safe play and manage separation periods effectively.

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

Unit 3: First Aid for Dogs

• Define first aid objectives and classify types of emergencies.
• Safely handle dogs during medical incidents.
• Carry out a primary survey (temperature, pulse, respiration).
• Understand and apply CPR, abdominal thrusts, and recovery positioning.
• Identify and treat wounds, bleeding, and fractures.
• Recognise and manage heatstroke, poisoning, bloat, convulsions, or water inhalation.
• Assemble a complete canine first-aid kit and know when to refer to a vet.

Course 3 – Licensing Guidance (Dog Home Boarding)

This course breaks down The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 for home boarders. Through interactive flashcards and quizzes, you’ll learn:

• Scope and definitions of home boarding under the Regulations
• Licensing conditions and inspection expectations
• Record-keeping, supervision, and space requirements
• Hygiene, isolation, and infection control
• Exercise, enrichment, and welfare standards
• Higher Standard evidence requirements

Course 4 – Live 1-to-1 Tutorial (Dog Home Boarding)

A tailored one-to-one session with a tutor-inspector to help you prepare for inspection and achieve full compliance. We’ll review:

• Your home setup and floor plan
• Hygiene, sleeping, and rest arrangements
• Record systems, consents, and emergency plans
• Dog compatibility, noise management, and welfare monitoring
• Evidence presentation for the Higher Standard

You’ll receive personalised feedback and a readiness checklist to support your inspection application.

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 includes:

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

Together, they provide the recognised foundation for anyone operating or employed in licensed dog home boarding.

Defra requires that the licence holder or designated manager be suitably qualified and that all staff:

• Identify normal and abnormal behaviour.
• Recognise pain, suffering, injury, disease, or distress.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or mitigate welfare issues.

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

For reference, see Defra’s guidance:
Home Boarding for Dogs – Licensing Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities

Completing this Super Bundle demonstrates your knowledge, competence, and professionalism in meeting Defra’s welfare and licensing 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 entirely online via self-paced study, video tutorials, podcasts, graphics, and interactive assignments. Study flexibly at your own pace with full tutor feedback and support. If you require additional learning support, please notify us when you register.

Assessments

Achievement is by a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your understanding and application of welfare, behaviour, and compliance standards.

Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare

• Written and scenario-based assignments (200–500 words).
• Focus on behaviour, stress prevention, and welfare practices.

Level 2 Award in Canine First Aid

• Written and practical demonstrations of first-aid competence.

Licensing Guidance

• Flashcards and quizzes to reinforce licensing conditions and best practice.

Live 1-to-1 Tutorial

• Personal inspection-prep session with feedback report and action plan.

Pass / Refer

Each assignment is graded Pass or Refer. Learners have two complimentary resubmissions; additional resits cost £25. Extensions may be approved where necessary.

Certification

Once all units are complete, samples of your work are independently verified. Certificates are issued by AIM Qualifications and iPET Network within 2–6 months. Interim confirmation is available if you need to show achievement for your licensing application.

This Super Bundle delivers the perfect balance of academic knowledge, practical skills, and compliance preparation for dog home boarders.

You’ll graduate confident, qualified, and fully prepared for inspection.

This is the complete package for home boarders who want the qualification, the first aid, the licensing knowledge, and expert inspection support all in one place.

This bundle includes the following courses

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