Course Overview
Isn’t it time you turn your passion for animals into a career you love doing every day?
Take the first step with the Dog Psychology and Training course – the 100% online course designed in collaboration with top animal experts in Australia.
Do you want to turn your love of animals into a career?
If you’re a caring, composed dog lover and you’re ready for a fulfilling career working with animals, this industry-leading course will give you the essential skills to become a professional Dog Trainer.
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Professional Dog Trainer
- Canine Behaviour Consultant
- Dog Obedience Instructor
- Service Dog Trainer
- Search and Rescue Dog Handler
- Therapy or Detection Dog Handler
- Animal Shelter Trainer
- Dog Daycare/Boarding Facility Manager
- Canine Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
- Freelance Dog Trainer/Consultant
- Canine Behaviourist for Law Enforcement
- Dog Event Coordinator
- Dog Foster Care Coordinator
- Canine Behaviour Helpline Consultant
- Animal Assistant at an animal shelter or rescue organisation
- Pet Sitter or Dog Walker – Small Business
- Pet Care Tech at a Boarding Facility, Animal Welfare or Pet Hotel
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
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80 Study Hours
Delivery
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Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
About Online Courses Australia Pty Ltd
Online Courses Australia (OCA) is a leading provider of flexible, industry-endorsed online learning that delivers a world-class online learning experience for learners of all ages and backgrounds.
We offer over 100 courses covering thousands of topics across 25+ industries, all CPD accredited and aligned with industry demands. Our offerings are ideal for individuals starting their careers, career changers, and anyone looking to upskill. With every course, students receive lifetime access, compatibility across devices, free “On Demand” content like podcasts and vodcasts featuring celebrities and industry mentors, access to OCA’s Careers Portal, unlimited student support, and mentorship from industry professionals.
Our highly customised learning platform features an intuitive design, mobile accessibility, social learning opportunities, advanced reporting, gamification elements, and e-commerce integration for lifelong learning. OCA ensures students are supported through a sophisticated ticketing system for quick responses and proactive mentorship initiatives, empowering them to gain confidence and skills that are immediately applicable in the workforce.
