Dog behaviour foundations
Build a foundation in dog behaviour by learning to read the whole dog, recognise stress and make calm handling decisions. This online course connects body language, play, everyday behaviour and reward-based learning with realistic care scenarios.
Who it’s for: Dog owners and people starting out in dog care.
What you will learn
- Read the whole dog in context
- Recognise stress, fear and possible pain
- Support safe play and calm handling
- Record observations and know when to refer
Your learning path
Dog behaviour foundation8 modules
- Understand behaviour
- Read the whole dog
- Stress, fear & health
- Groups, play & safe pauses
- Manage common behaviours
- Handling & reward-based learning
- Immediate safety & incidents
- Record, hand over & refer
Put your learning into practice near Yeovil.
The separate dog behaviour: observe & understand package includes 1 full day, 6 supervised teaching hours and this online course. Sessions are planned near Yeovil, Somerset, with details confirmed before booking.
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Is this dog behaviour course suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is designed for dog owners and people starting out in dog care. The eight modules introduce observation, body language, stress, safe play, handling and factual reporting.
How do the online lessons and assessments work?
Study eight interactive modules at your own pace, with scenarios, knowledge checks and a 20-question assessment. Your account saves your progress and results.
How long will I have access?
Each purchase includes 12 months of online access from confirmed enrolment. It is a single payment with no automatic renewal.
Are course purchases refundable?
Course purchases, including bundles, are non-refundable for change of mind once digital access begins with your express consent and acknowledgement, after the required purchase confirmation is provided. Your statutory cancellation rights and rights for faulty or misdescribed content remain.
Will I receive a completion certificate?
A completion certificate becomes available after you finish all eight modules and pass the knowledge assessment. It recognises course completion and is not an accredited qualification.
Can I enrol today?
Enrolment is not open yet and payments are disabled. Contact Paws n Klaws with questions about this course; an enquiry does not take payment.
Learn with clear expectations.
Lessons include workplace examples adapted from Paws n Klaws training. Use procedures that are suitable for your own premises, role and individual dogs. Public access includes only the courses purchased; staff procedures and team records are private.
Knowledge assessments use a pass standard of 16 out of 20, including all six safety-critical questions. A knowledge pass is not practical authorisation or an accredited award.
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