About
Would you like a healthy career that involves working with dogs? Then dog walking is right up your street! You can go on lovely walks and have fun with animals. It’s also a quick and inexpensive business to set up - with our help!
This in-depth course covers everything you need to know to start a successful career as a dog walker. You’ll expand your knowledge of dog training and psychology while gaining useful skills.
Through this course, you will learn how to safely interact with all temperaments of dogs, from reading body language to calming anxiety and first aid.
Take your love of dogs and turn it into a money-making business! Working towards an accredited course will show your customers that you’re the best person for the job.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Fundamentals Of Dog Walking
- Safety First – For Pooches and People
- Entering and Leaving Homes Securely
- Your Responsibilities
- Complying with the Law
Module 2: Advanced Principles Of Dog Walking
- Be Prepared
- Reading Body Language
- Understanding Aggression
- The Dynamics of Dog Fights
Module 3: Training & Psychology
- Reward Based Training
- Recognizing Bad Habits
- Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
- Dealing with Fear
Module 4: First Aid
- On the Spot Diagnosis
- Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Poisoning
- Cuts, grazes, wounds and burns
- Breaks and Fractures
- Shock
- When you’ll need to involve a vet
- Your First Aid Kit
Module 5: Setting Up Your Business
- Research Time
- Finances and Insurance
- Regulations
- Get Creative with Services to Drive Business
- Advertising & Marketing
Career
Who is this course for?
- Pet sitters, dog walkers and other professionals who want to impress their current clients and attract new ones
- Anyone interested in turning their passion into a profitable career
- Those wanting to gain a competitive edge over rival businesses through increased knowledge of animal behavior and business planning
Career path
- Start your dream job working with animals by knowing how to set up a successful dog walking business
- Surrogate carers, dog walkers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with dogs can learn better techniques for controlling and looking after them
- Studying an accredited course will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals
- Certification will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land a dream job with animals
Certification
You will be required to complete each lesson in full, and answer exams at the end of each course module. If your pass rate exceeds 55% on each exam then you are eligible to access a certificate of achievement or other accreditation options to recognize your achievement.
Most of our courses will earn you credits through Continuing Education (CE) / Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CE/CPD points are accepted and recognized by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the US and internationally.
All courses are accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (www.icoes.org) and the The International Association of Private Career Colleges (www.iapcc.org). When successfully completing a course, students can choose to purchase an ICOES certificate that recognizes the achievement, from this third-party institution.
Creator
Dr Pippa Elliott, BVMS MRCVS
Expertise: Animal Health and Wellness, Veterinary
Dr Pippa Elliott, BVMS MRCVS, is a veterinarian with 27 years' experience in companion animal practice. As a child, Pippa was pony-mad and can't remember a time when she didn't want to be a vet. She started volunteering at her local clinic at the age of 14, and it was a dream come true when she was accepted for vet school. She graduated from the University of Glasgow, UK. Her knowledge and dedication has helped transform the lives of thousands of students and pets from around the world.
Dog Walking 201 
5397 Students. ICOES Accredited. IAPCC and CPD Certified.
5397 Students.
ICOES Accredited.
IAPCC and CPD Certified.
About
Would you like a healthy career that involves working with dogs? Then dog walking is right up your street! You can go on lovely walks and have fun with animals. It’s also a quick and inexpensive business to set up - with our help!
This in-depth course covers everything you need to know to start a successful career as a dog walker. You’ll expand your knowledge of dog training and psychology while gaining useful skills.
Through this course, you will learn how to safely interact with all temperaments of dogs, from reading body language to calming anxiety and first aid.
Take your love of dogs and turn it into a money-making business! Working towards an accredited course will show your customers that you’re the best person for the job.
Requirements
International Open Academy courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required to study with us. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.
Lessons
Module 1: The Fundamentals Of Dog Walking
- Safety First – For Pooches and People
- Entering and Leaving Homes Securely
- Your Responsibilities
- Complying with the Law
Module 2: Advanced Principles Of Dog Walking
- Be Prepared
- Reading Body Language
- Understanding Aggression
- The Dynamics of Dog Fights
Module 3: Training & Psychology
- Reward Based Training
- Recognizing Bad Habits
- Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
- Dealing with Fear
Module 4: First Aid
- On the Spot Diagnosis
- Vomiting and Diarrhea
- Poisoning
- Cuts, grazes, wounds and burns
- Breaks and Fractures
- Shock
- When you’ll need to involve a vet
- Your First Aid Kit
Module 5: Setting Up Your Business
- Research Time
- Finances and Insurance
- Regulations
- Get Creative with Services to Drive Business
- Advertising & Marketing
Career
Who is this course for?
- Pet sitters, dog walkers and other professionals who want to impress their current clients and attract new ones
- Anyone interested in turning their passion into a profitable career
- Those wanting to gain a competitive edge over rival businesses through increased knowledge of animal behavior and business planning
Career path
- Start your dream job working with animals by knowing how to set up a successful dog walking business
- Surrogate carers, dog walkers, pet sitters and anyone who works or volunteers with dogs can learn better techniques for controlling and looking after them
- Studying an accredited course will give professionals a competitive advantage over their rivals
- Certification will prove to employers that you are serious in your wish to land a dream job with animals
Creator
Dr Pippa Elliott, BVMS MRCVS
Expertise: Animal Health and Wellness, Veterinary
Dr Pippa Elliott, BVMS MRCVS, is a veterinarian with 27 years' experience in companion animal practice. As a child, Pippa was pony-mad and can't remember a time when she didn't want to be a vet. She started volunteering at her local clinic at the age of 14, and it was a dream come true when she was accepted for vet school. She graduated from the University of Glasgow, UK. Her knowledge and dedication has helped transform the lives of thousands of students and pets from around the world.