Program Overview

Canine Behaviour for Dog Walkers, Home Boarders and Day Carers

Overview

Learn how to assess and monitor dog behaviour, and manage dogs from different households, with our one-day course at ARU in Writtle. If you work as a dog walker, home boarder or a day carer, it's an ideal introduction to canine behaviour.

Full Description

Our canine behaviour course covers:

• meeting a dog and assessing its behaviour
• common canine signs and signals
• when play is not play
• triggers and trigger stacking
• managing groups of dogs on a walk
• for home boarders/day carers: providing enrichment, how to monitor and record behaviour, handling dogs and human interactions.

Your tutor is Kate Middleton BSc MSc PGCE. Kate has a degree in Animal Science and a Masters in Animal Behaviour. She started her own dog-walking and pet-sitting business in 2014, and also works part-time as a teacher in canine-related studies. She holds a Level 4 in Canine Emergency First Aid, and is currently studying for an Advanced Level 5 Diploma in Canine Behaviour Management.

When you complete this course we will issue you a certificate of attendance. Due to the content of the course please be aware you are not permitted to bring your own dog.

Free parking is available on campus in Writtle: we'll issue a permit to you and ask that it's clearly displayed in your vehicle. Tea and coffee-making facilities are available; please bring a packed lunch and any other refreshments.

Who Should Attend?

Our dog behaviour course is designed for professionals working with dogs as a dog walker, home boarder or day carer.

Dates

• Saturday 7 June 2025

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blending classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialised fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programmes are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centres and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£105

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, though note that this canine behaviour course is designed for professionals working with dogs as a dog walker, home boarder or day carer.

You must be over 16 to join the course.

By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.

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