Canine Specialist

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Price : WAS $849.00
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Course Summary

Becoming a Canine Specialist is an ideal career choice for anyone passionate about working with dogs.

Overview

» Master dog psychology, health, training, grooming, and nutrition via flexible distance learning.
» Gain foundational skills for pet care roles or better understand your own dog at home.

Whether you want to pursue a professional path in dog training and care or simply want to better understand your own canine companion at home, Stratford�s flexible distance learning course can give you the tools you need.

🐾 What You Will Learn

Our comprehensive curriculum takes you step-by-step through dog psychology, health, and handling.

Key learning areas include:

Introduction to Dog Breeds & General Care: Explore different breed groups, health considerations, daily feeding, and basic handling.

Dog Training & Behavior: Learn effective obedience strategies, clicker training, boundary techniques, and how to address separation anxiety or aggression.

Canine Grooming & Nutrition: Master at-home grooming fundamentals, coat styling, and modern canine nutrition principles.

Starting a Dog Business: Discover essential business basics, marketing strategies, and legal guidelines if you want to launch your own venture.

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🐾 Career Opportunities

Our Canine Specialist course can help you build a foundation for entry-level roles in:

dog daycare facilities,
» boarding kennels, and
» pet care businesses or
» gain the confidence to work toward managing independent dog training and grooming projects on your own schedule.

Why Study with Stratford?

Flexible Pacing: Study entirely at home and at a speed that fits your lifestyle.

Affordable Tuition: Get started with budget-friendly monthly payment plans.

Online Learning Center: Use our online student center eService to take exams, contact instructors, review course materials and more.

Ongoing Support: Rely on structured materials and guidance from real people via email and phone when you need assistance.

Course Outline

Canine Specialist Module 1
Introduction to Dog Breeds & General Care
� Choosing the Right Dog
� Primitive Dogs
� Working Dogs
� Hounds
� Terriers
� Companion Dogs
� Crossbreeds
� Health & Feeding
� Handling
� Grooming
� Behavior & Socialization

Canine Specialist Module 2
Dog Training
� Goals and Training Plan
� Feeding, Potty Training and Crating
� Tethering Exercises
� Sit Training
� Verbal and Hand Cues
� Stay and Release
� Boundary Training
� Walking and Heeling
� Directional Cues
� Clicker Training and Dog Tricks
� Solving Behavior Problems
� Dog Park and Water Safety

Canine Specialist Module 3
Dog Behavior
� Learning to �Speak Dog�
� How to Match Dog and Owner
� How Dogs Learn
� Housetraining 101
� Safe Training Tools
� Common Problems
� Kids & Dogs
� Mental Health & Aggression
� Separation Anxiety
� Sound Sensitivity
� Compulsive Behaviors
� Older Dogs

Canine Specialist Module 4
Dog Grooming
� Bathing and Drying Tips
� Brushing Techniques
� Trims for Different Body Styles
� Different Canine Head Types
� Ear Styles
� Grooming Techniques and Style Options
� Working with Different Canine Foot Styles
� Tail Types and Grooming

Canine Specialist Module 5
Canine Nutrition
� Nutrigenomics: An Overview
� What to Feed your Dog & Why
� The Basal Diet
� Food Intolerances
� Weight Control
� Health Conditions & Aging

Canine Specialist Module 6
Starting a Dog Business
� Getting Started
� Finances
� Legalities & Liabilities
� Marketing
� Rates & Policies
� Building Staff

This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.

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