Level 2 Award in Canine Care and Behaviour

Dogs have been closely connected with humans for many thousands of years. As a result of the close connection, people have wanted dogs to do certain jobs for them. So, a range of breeds have appeared each planned to be good at a particular job. Enrichment is important for all breeds and it means exactly what it says: making their life richer through giving a dog exciting things to do. Giving a dog something to do and to look forward to, could be the most rewarding part of your work caring for dogs. You should see changes in a dog such as more confidence, less unhappiness, less aggression even and that would be your achievement and work.

Dogs most certainly are an intelligent species. However, they do not have the ability to understand human spoken language. If you think about it, people expect an awful lot from their dogs in this respect. Dogs are told they are ‘naughty’, to ‘stop it’, to ‘come in from the garden immediately’ and ‘we will go for a walk in a bit’ etc. etc. Dogs are humanised in this way. This does not mean though, they can understand what is being communicated. Unfortunately, it is common practice to punish a dog when they do not listen to what we tell them verbally. However, TONE of voice can have an enormous influence on how a dog perceives your communication So, what other “signals” should be looked for when a dog is trying to communicate with a human? Canine body language is something we can only learn to understand by observing dogs as much as possible. The signals they use are often very subtle and easy to miss if you do not know what to look for. Behavioural problems are NOT a problem to the dog. Rather, they are unwanted behaviours to humans. This fascinating Level 2 Award in Canine Health, Welfare and Behaviour Qualification is an entry-level qualification to the subject of dog behaviour.

Defra has recently introduced a significant change with the Animal Activity Licensing Regulations 2018.  This new legislation applies as from 1st October 2018 to the following: Dog Boarding Kennels, Boarding Cats, Day Care for Dogs, Home Boarding Dogs, Dog Breeding and Selling Animals as Pets:

Licensing will require clear evidence of knowledge and experience or a minimum of an Ofqual regulated level 2 qualification in a relevant subject. The new regulations take effect on renewal or if your business is being brought into the scope of licensing for the first time.

Or, to meet the Higher Standard, a member of staff with a relevant Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification must be present during the working day.

The Ofqual Approved Level 2 Award in Canine Care and Behaviour meets the new Animal Activity Licensing Regulation requirements for the basic standard requirements.

The Ofqual Approved Level 3 Award in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare meets the new Animal Activity Licensing Regulation requirements for the more advanced standard requirements and includes the care of dogs in kennels.

The Ofqual Approved Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare meets the Higher Standard Animal Activity Licensing Regulation requirements.

The Ofqual Approved Level 4 Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Training  is a regulated qualification that meets the Higher Standard Animal Activity Licensing Regulation requirements. Students who have previously studied at Level 3 can enrol directly on this qualification.

The Ofqual Approved Level 3 Diploma in Feline Care, Behaviour and Welfare meets the Higher Standard Animal Activity Licensing Regulation requirements for Boarding Catteries.

The Ofqual approved Level 3 Animal Welfare Officer Diploma  – relevant for those responsible for inspecting and licensing animal activities businesses.

*You will have access to the course for 6 months only. You can purchase course extensions.