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Build Skills in Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training

Study 80 hours of online dog behaviour and training content, earn CPD Points, and open doors to roles in animal care and dog training.

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About This Course

What This Course Is Really About

This course covers the psychology behind canine behaviour, positive reinforcement training techniques, and how to address common behavioural issues. Students learn how dogs communicate, how to build obedience, and how to apply practical training methods across different breeds and life stages.

Delivered by Online Courses Australia, the course suits dog lovers, animal care workers, and anyone looking to formalise their hands-on experience with structured, evidence-based training knowledge. No prior qualifications are required to enrol.

All 80 study hours are completed online and self-paced, with 12 months of active access to course materials. Students work through high-quality video sessions and step-by-step modules, with assessments that can be re-taken as many times as needed and marking returned within one business day.

What You'll Learn

The 9 Modules Inside The Course

The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.

9Total Units
9Core Units

Core Units

Nature and Scope of Canine Psychology
Canine Senses & Communication
Understanding Natural Canine Behaviour
Canine Behavioural Development
Canine Behavioural Disorders

 

Basic Dog Training Principles
Dog Obedience Training
Controlling a Dog's Movement
Training Working Dogs
What You Get

Everything That Comes With This Course

CPD Endorsed

This course is CPD endorsed. Completing it earns CPD Points recognised by employers. Evidence of CPD points is provided on the Course Completion Acknowledgement and a digital badge issued by Credly.

100% Online and On-Demand

Enrol at any time and study at your own pace. No classroom required. Instant access upon enrolment.

Dedicated Round-the-Clock Support

Access expert one-on-one mentor support by email or phone (Mon-Fri), and live chat 7 days a week. Fast turnaround on marking within 1 business day.

Digestible Step-by-Step Modules

Courses use high-quality video sessions and step-by-step modules instead of dense academic textbooks. Assessments are short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed.

Lifetime Access

Students receive lifetime access to course materials, with 12 months of active access included.

Course Completion Acknowledgement

Upon successful completion, students receive a course completion acknowledgement and short form credential for Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training.

80 study hours, structured, self-paced online learning.
CPD Endorsed, earn CPD Points and a Credly digital badge.
Assessments can be re-sat unlimited times; marking within 1 business day.
Skills & Applications

The Skills You'll Build

Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.

Professional Dog Trainer
Canine Behaviour Consultant
Dog Obedience Instructor
Service Dog Trainer
Search and Rescue Dog Handler
Therapy or Detection Dog Handler
Animal Shelter Trainer
Dog Daycare/Boarding Facility Manager

No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.

From Past Students

What Students Say About It

I enrolled in the following courses: Dog Psychology, Behaviour & Training, and Pet Care First Aid. Enrolling with Online Courses Australia was extremely straightforward, quick & easy to do. I have always loved animals & have been drawn to them from a very young age. I'm currently volunteering at a not-for-profit Animal Shelter where we take care of the animals until their "furever" families are found via adoptions &…
Kimberley Cruise · Provider Website
The Money Part

Ways To Pay For It

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One easy payment. Lifetime access, unlimited support.

$15 / week

Weekly Payment Plan, Interest Free. $15 per week for 123 weeks. No credit check. Flexible first payment date within 7 days.

Fortnightly Payment, Afterpay

Eligibility applies.

Buy Now Pay Later, Latitude Pay

Interest-free buy now pay later option available at checkout.

Exact fees, plans and any funding eligibility are confirmed by the provider when you enquire. No payment is made through Get Course.

Before You Enquire

Eligibility And The First Steps

How It Starts

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The College Behind It

Delivered By A Registered Training Organisation

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Before You Ask

Questions People Ask First

Are there any entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is open to anyone with an interest in dog behaviour and training, regardless of prior study or experience. Submit an enquiry to confirm any current prerequisites.

How much does the course cost and are payment plans available?

A weekly payment plan may be available for this course. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course involves 80 study hours and is entirely self-paced. Students have 12 months of active access to complete their studies, plus lifetime access to course materials after that.

How is the course delivered?

Everything is completed online. Students access high-quality video sessions and step-by-step modules at any time that suits them, no classroom attendance is required. Mentor support is available by email or phone Monday to Friday, and via live chat seven days a week.

Is there a work placement component?

This course does not include a formal work placement. Practical application of the skills learned can be pursued independently alongside study. Submit an enquiry if you have questions about supplementing the course with hands-on experience.

Is this course accredited or nationally recognised?

This course is CPD Endorsed, completing it earns CPD Points recognised by employers, documented on a Course Completion Acknowledgement, and evidenced by a Credly digital badge. It is not a government-accredited or AQF-registered qualification. For many animal care and dog training roles, CPD credentials and demonstrated skills are what employers look for.

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