
Learn about canine behaviour and how you can communicate with dogs in this free online training course. Learning to communicate with their pet is an essential skill for all dog owners. This course covers canine intelligence and perception and socialization and examines the differences between purebred and crossbreed communication. We explain the role of dog owners in solving their dogs’ behavioural problems. Sign up to learn basic commands for dogs and how to work with them as pets or as service animals as you consider a career in this field.
| Course Category | Dog Trainer, Agriculture & Veterinary |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | In This Free Course, You Will Learn How To • Describe canine communication and socialization • Discuss the evolution, intelligence and behaviour of different breeds of dogs • Outline the concept of canine vocalization and explain why dogs lick and sniff • Analyze the meaning of canine aggression • Explain how to stop or control barking, disruptive chewing, mouthing and biting • Identify the best methods of dealing with separation anxiety • Describe methods dogs use to communicate with their human companions • Summarize the effective ways to communicate with dogs • Discuss the key points to consider while choosing the right dog and preparing to bring it home • Describe how some basic commands can teach impulse control to a dog • Explain canine emotions and common training mistakes • List the career paths offered those who want to work with dogs |
| Course Code | 4482 |



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