Dog Training: Dog Agility
You’ll gain confidence and progress your dog training skills through this course. It develops your understanding of canine behaviour and agility best practices. Designed to meet sector expectations, it offers flexible, self-paced learning valued by UK employers.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From Dog Training: Dog Agility
Overview
This Dog Training: Dog Agility course is CPD-accredited and delivered fully online for UK learners. It is designed to help you build practical skills in canine agility training and related care. You can study at your own pace to suit your schedule.
You will enhance your understanding of dog behaviour, health, and training techniques. This course supports your ability to make well-informed, ethical decisions in line with industry best practices. Developing these skills improves your confidence and professional approach.
Learners typically include aspiring dog trainers, dog walkers, and canine enthusiasts seeking to build expertise. The course provides recognised skills-based development with flexible online learning and ongoing UK-based support.
Key highlights:
- Fully CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
- Flexible, self-paced online study with 12 months’ access
- Focus on practical, transferable dog training and handling skills
- Covers canine behaviour, health, safety, and agility techniques
- Includes assessment with instant results and free retakes
- Digital and printed certificate options to validate learning
Accreditation & Recognition
This Dog Training: Dog Agility is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this Dog Training: Dog Agility is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring dog trainers seeking foundational and advanced knowledge
- Practising dog walkers aiming to improve handling skills
- Canine care professionals enhancing agility training capabilities
- Animal enthusiasts wanting to deepen dog behaviour understanding
- Pet service providers focused on safety and emergency readiness
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Dog Trainer Assistant: £18,000–£24,000 per year
- Professional Dog Walker: £16,000–£22,000 per year
- Canine Behaviour Support Worker: £20,000–£27,000 per year
- Animal Care Assistant: £17,000–£23,000 per year
- Dog Agility Instructor (freelance/part-time): £15–£30 per hour
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident dog handling and training techniques
- Applied knowledge of canine behaviour and health
- Risk assessment and emergency response skills
- Effective communication with dogs and owners
- Equipment use and safety in dog agility
- Leadership in managing canine training sessions
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
Enrol today to develop practical skills, confidence, and real-world understanding in Dog Training: Dog Agility through this CPD-accredited course.
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Course Curriculum for Dog Training: Dog Agility
Explore key aspects of dog behaviour and communication. Learn to interpret canine signals effectively.
Module 02: Dog Health and Nutrition
Understand essential health needs and nutritional basics. Promote wellbeing through informed care choices.
Module 03: Breeds and Their Specific Needs
Identify breed-specific traits affecting training and care. Adapt approaches to suit different dogs.
Module 04: Dog Walking Techniques
Learn safe and effective walking methods. Enhance control and comfort for dogs and handlers.
Module 05: Dog Training Principles
Discover fundamental training concepts and methods. Apply positive reinforcement to build skills.
Module 06: Dog Walking Safety and Risk Management
Assess risks and implement safety measures. Prepare for common walking hazards.
Module 07: Dog Leashes, Toys, and Equipment
Review essential gear for training and walking. Select and use equipment appropriately.
Module 08: Advanced Dog Handling Techniques
Develop higher-level handling skills. Manage challenging behaviours with confidence.
Module 09: Heat Stroke, Dog Bites and Emergency Response
Recognise signs of distress and injuries. Respond promptly to emergencies.
Module 10: Business Essentials for Dog Walkers
Cover basics of running a dog walking service. Understand client communication and organisation.
Module 11: Understanding UK Animal Welfare Law
Gain awareness of relevant welfare considerations. Support ethical treatment in practice.
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 13 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Dog Training: Dog Agility11
- 1.1Module 1: Understanding Canine Behaviour
- 1.1Module 2: Dog Health and Nutrition
- 1.2Module 3: Breeds and Their Specific Needs
- 1.3Module 4: Dog Walking Techniques
- 1.4Module 5: Dog Training Principles
- 1.5Module 6: Dog Walking Safety and Risk Management
- 1.6Module 7: Dog Leashes, Toys, and Equipment
- 1.7Module 8: Advanced Dog Handling Techniques
- 1.8Module 9: Heat Stroke, Dog Bites and Emergency Response
- 1.9Module 10: Business Essentials for Dog Walkers
- 1.10Module 11: Understanding UK Animal Welfare Law
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Course Features
- Lectures 13
- Quiz 0
- Duration 3 hours 40 minutes
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 580
- Assessments Yes
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