About

About the course

There’s no doubt about it, dogs are EVERYONE’s best friend! But occasionally, every dog owner will go through phases where their lovable pooch acts more like a monster – and it can be a frustrating and difficult time. Some dogs have trouble adjusting when they are brought home for the first time, other dogs can be trained for years and then act out for seemingly no apparent reason. But what this course will teach you is that there is ALWAYS a reason for every dog behavior – and we’ll help you to recognize the psychological, emotional, and social motivations behind their actions.

This course will empower you to be your own dog behaviorist and training guru. When you work hands-on with your dog on training and obedience, it strengthens your bond and builds trust. Trainers and schools are expensive, stressful, and don’t always give you long-lasting results – because your dog is performing as opposed to learning. When you can correct your dog’s behavior, teach them new skills, and give them challenges, your dog will have more respect for you as a leader, and more love for you as an owner.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to work directly with your dog to fix those bad behaviors, and you’ll recognize signs of future problems. We want you to have a long and happy life with your doggy pal, so enroll today and start working your magic!

What you will learn

Our online course is suitable for everyone, of any experience level, and will teach you strong leadership skills and obedience tips that anyone can master. 

• We start by training YOU as an owner.  We’re going to show you how your behavior, energy, the tone of voice, and body language affects your dog – both positively and negatively.
• Then you’ll get inside your dog’s head to understand what’s causing their bad behavior. Is it a natural instinct? A response to change in their environment? An emotional reaction? Dogs are complex and think differently than humans.
• You’ll learn how to interpret and recognize dog psychology, communication, and body language to understand what your dog is trying to express
• We’ll take you through correcting many different types of behavior problems, starting with the “WHY” before we teach you the “HOW”. 
• You'll learn how to properly socialize your dog so they play nice with others - with other dogs, pets, and humans. 
• You’ll be able to reform your dog’s emotional issues, such as aggression, anxiety, fear, and insecurity, and fix the bad behaviors that come as a result of these issues – destruction, biting, soiling, guarding, howling, etc.
• We’ll also show you how to improve your dog’s obedience so they walk nicely on lead, come when they’re called, and can follow basic commands. You’ll learn effective teaching methods using dog training collars, clickers and crate training.

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

Course Breakdown

Career

Who is this course for

If you’ve experienced any of the following, this course is for you!

• Has your dog suddenly developed a bad habit that you just can’t fix?
• Does your dog show signs of social anxiety, fear, or aggression?
• Is your dog suddenly soiling inside the home or having issues with housebreaking?
• Is your dog destructive when left alone, or shows signs of separation anxiety?
• Does your dog have issues with dominance, guarding, or biting?
• Is your dog having trouble with recall, walking on lead, and basic obedience?

Career path

Candidates with an interest in working with dogs

Anyone interested in a career in dog sitting, dog walking, dog training, or animal care

Those interested in owning dogs, volunteering at animal shelters, or fostering animals.

Existing animal care workers in pursuit of promotion

Those seeking to improve the lives of their dogs through proper training, leadership, and interaction

Certification

Certification details

To receive certification, you must:

• Complete every page of the course
• Pass the exams with a minimum score of 55% for each (each module includes a test based on key learning objectives in that study topic)

If you meet this criteria, your certificate of successful completion will be emailed to you immediately after you finish the course

You will also have the option to order a hard copy certificate directly from ICOES. ()

This course is CPD/CE accredited. Our CPD accredited courses count towards the total of CPD hours to submit for your job role. CPD points are accepted and recognized by employers from both the public and private sectors, and academic institutions across the UK and internationally.