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Certificate in Professional Dog Training & Handling

8 Weeks (2 Months), 5 days/week, 6 hours/day Verified Certificate 240 Hours Flagship Program 30,000

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Course Essentials

Everything You Need to Know

Duration

8 Weeks (2 Months), 5 days/week, 6 hours/day 240h Total

Course Fee

30,000 CERTIFIED

Eligibility

Target Audience 18-30 year olds

12th pass. Physically active

comfortable with animals.

May have no prior degree.

Career Outcomes

Certified Canine Trainer

Click any phase to expand modules, practical topics, and key learning outcomes.

Phase 1

Phase 1 — Learning Theory (Weeks 1–2)

4 Topics

MODULE	TOPIC	KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Theory	Introduction to classical and operant learning principles.	Understand the basic principles behind how dogs learn and how training plans are built.
Marker-Based Training	Use of markers and reinforcement in practical training.	Apply clear timing and reinforcement to communicate desired behaviors.
LIMA Principles	Introduction to Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive practice.	Use humane, welfare-focused training choices and prioritize the dog's well-being.
Trainer Observation	Observe behavior, environment and training responses.	Identify useful training information before selecting an intervention.

#01 Learning Theory

TOPIC

Introduction to classical and operant learning principles.

KEY OUTCOMES

Understand the basic principles behind how dogs learn and how training plans are built.

#02 Marker-Based Training

TOPIC

Use of markers and reinforcement in practical training.

KEY OUTCOMES

Apply clear timing and reinforcement to communicate desired behaviors.

#03 LIMA Principles

TOPIC

Introduction to Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive practice.

KEY OUTCOMES

Use humane, welfare-focused training choices and prioritize the dog's well-being.

#04 Trainer Observation

TOPIC

Observe behavior, environment and training responses.

KEY OUTCOMES

Identify useful training information before selecting an intervention.

Phase 2

Phase 2 — Core Obedience (Weeks 3–4)

5 Topics

MODULE	TOPIC	KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Sit & Down	Teaching basic positions with clear cues and reinforcement.	Train reliable foundational behaviors using structured practice.
Stay & Recall	Build duration, distance, distraction control and recall.	Develop practical reliability in core obedience skills.
Loose-Leash Walking	Leash skills, engagement and controlled walking.	Teach dogs to walk with improved leash manners in practical settings.
Leave It	Impulse control and safe disengagement from distractions.	Teach a useful safety behavior that supports everyday management.
Hands-on Training Practice	Approximately 3 hours daily practical work during this phase.	Build trainer fluency through repetition, observation and feedback.

#01 Sit & Down

TOPIC

Teaching basic positions with clear cues and reinforcement.

KEY OUTCOMES

Train reliable foundational behaviors using structured practice.

#02 Stay & Recall

TOPIC

Build duration, distance, distraction control and recall.

KEY OUTCOMES

Develop practical reliability in core obedience skills.

#03 Loose-Leash Walking

TOPIC

Leash skills, engagement and controlled walking.

KEY OUTCOMES

Teach dogs to walk with improved leash manners in practical settings.

#04 Leave It

TOPIC

Impulse control and safe disengagement from distractions.

KEY OUTCOMES

Teach a useful safety behavior that supports everyday management.

#05 Hands-on Training Practice

TOPIC

Approximately 3 hours daily practical work during this phase.

KEY OUTCOMES

Build trainer fluency through repetition, observation and feedback.

Phase 3

Phase 3 — Puppy & Behavior Support (Weeks 5–6)

4 Topics

MODULE	TOPIC	KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
Puppy Socialization	Age-appropriate exposure, confidence building and safe experiences.	Design practical socialization and enrichment routines for puppies.
Leash Reactivity	Understanding triggers and building alternative responses.	Use structured management and training strategies to improve leash behavior.
Separation-Related Problems	Introduction to separation anxiety and supportive routines.	Recognize common signs and understand when specialist or veterinary support is appropriate.
Enrichment	Mental stimulation, problem-solving and appropriate activities.	Create enrichment plans that support welfare and reduce boredom.

#01 Puppy Socialization

TOPIC

Age-appropriate exposure, confidence building and safe experiences.

KEY OUTCOMES

Design practical socialization and enrichment routines for puppies.

#02 Leash Reactivity

TOPIC

Understanding triggers and building alternative responses.

KEY OUTCOMES

Use structured management and training strategies to improve leash behavior.

#03 Separation-Related Problems

TOPIC

Introduction to separation anxiety and supportive routines.

KEY OUTCOMES

Recognize common signs and understand when specialist or veterinary support is appropriate.

#04 Enrichment

TOPIC

Mental stimulation, problem-solving and appropriate activities.

KEY OUTCOMES

Create enrichment plans that support welfare and reduce boredom.

Phase 4

Phase 4 — Teaching Humans & Building a Practice (Weeks 7–8)

5 Topics

MODULE	TOPIC	KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES
60-Minute Client Session	Structure a complete client-facing training session.	Deliver clear explanations, demonstrations and practical homework.
Role-Play & Communication	Practice common client conversations and training scenarios.	Communicate confidently and manage expectations professionally.
Client Education	Explain training principles in accessible language.	Help pet parents understand what to practice and why consistency matters.
Business Basics	Visiting cards, service presentation and first-client strategy.	Develop the basic tools and confidence needed to begin independent work.
First 3 Clients	Practical pathway for acquiring and serving initial clients.	Create an actionable starting point for a self-employment track.

#01 60-Minute Client Session

TOPIC

Structure a complete client-facing training session.

KEY OUTCOMES

Deliver clear explanations, demonstrations and practical homework.

#02 Role-Play & Communication

TOPIC

Practice common client conversations and training scenarios.

KEY OUTCOMES

Communicate confidently and manage expectations professionally.

#03 Client Education

TOPIC

Explain training principles in accessible language.

KEY OUTCOMES

Help pet parents understand what to practice and why consistency matters.

#04 Business Basics

TOPIC

Visiting cards, service presentation and first-client strategy.

KEY OUTCOMES

Develop the basic tools and confidence needed to begin independent work.

#05 First 3 Clients

TOPIC

Practical pathway for acquiring and serving initial clients.

KEY OUTCOMES

Create an actionable starting point for a self-employment track.

Daily Rhythm

A Day at the Training Facility

09:30 AM – 10:30 AM Theory & Behavioral Discussion

10:30 AM – 01:00 PM Practical Handling & Field Training

01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break 🍱

02:00 PM – 04:30 PM Agility & Obstacle Work

Earning Potential

Your Earning Potential

Employee Starting Salary

8,000-15,000

/month

Independent Earning

300-500

/session

Placement Prep Job Support Portfolio

Potential Career Paths

Certified Canine Trainer

Why This Course

Your Gateway to a Pet Career

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Hands-on Learning

100% practical training with live animals in a real facility environment from Day 1.

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Industry Certificate

Earn an industry-recognised QR-verified digital credential upon successful completion.

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Placement Support

Direct job support through our placement engine and hiring partner network.

Certification

What You'll Earn

240 Hours of Hands-on Training

QR-Verified Digital Credential

Final Practical Assessment Passed

Industry-Recognised Certificate

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Career Growth Ready

Short enough to be a quick-to-job solution, long enough to build a genuine skill.

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Certificate in Professional Dog Training & Handling

🎁 2 FREE Compulsory Courses

Everything You Need to Know

Structured Learning Curriculum

Phase 1 — Learning Theory (Weeks 1–2)

Phase 2 — Core Obedience (Weeks 3–4)

Phase 3 — Puppy & Behavior Support (Weeks 5–6)

Phase 4 — Teaching Humans & Building a Practice (Weeks 7–8)

A Day at the Training Facility

Your Earning Potential

Your Gateway to a Pet Career

What You'll Earn

2 FREE Compulsory Courses