Dog Training Course Level 3 – Endorsed

Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
6 tutor marked assignments to complete

UNIT 1: THE HISTORY OF DOG TRAINING

• Development of dog training
• Problems with dog training methods
• Principles and objectives
• Legislation

UNIT 2: LEARNING THEORY AND COMMUNICATION

• Learning theories
• Assumptions and unconscious beliefs
• Dynamics of communication
• Communication

UNIT 3: DOG; MECHANISMS OF LEARNING AND BEHAVIOUR, BODY LANGUAGE AND BOND BUILDING

• Mechanisms
• Learn to earn
• Dogs body language
• Building bonds

UNIT 4: PUPPY TRAINING AND BEYOND

• Welcoming a new puppy
• Socialisation and habitulisation
• Developmental deadlines
• Canine adolescence
• Housetraining

UNIT 5: TEACHING BASIC EXERCISES, PRAISE AND REWARD AND RECOGNISING STRESS IN DOGS AND OWNERS

• Teaching tricks
• Positive and negative reinforcement
• Clicker training works
• Stress

UNIT 6: UK RALLY, FLYBALL, AGILITY AND OTHER DOG SPORTS

• UK Rally
• Obedience
• Agility
• Tracking and training

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.