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Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour Diploma (RQF) Level 4

  • Explore common behaviour problems, their causes and solutions 
  • Learn how to positively influence behaviour through play and exercise 
  • Study canine body systems and how they can impact behaviour 
  • Start a new career in canine care or behavioural consulting 
  • Study online to fit around your existing commitments 
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within a year 

About Your Course 

This Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour explores in detail all you need to know to correctly and safely care for canines in various settings. 

You’ll learn ways to identify and address problem behaviour, as well as how to maintain the welfare of canines. To do this you’ll be taught to read canine body language and the indicators of stress and anxiety. Spotting the signs early can help you avoid both aggressive and unwanted behaviours. 

Throughout the qualification, you’ll also cover canine anatomy, physiology, nutrition and other topics that provide an in-depth understanding of canine care. 

This qualification is ideal for anyone aiming to work with dogs in a kennel or care setting. You could also consider starting a career in dog training or behavioural consulting with the knowledge you’ll gain. Either career choice provides an excellent opportunity to work with dogs, helping resolve problem behaviours or strengthening the bond between animals and humans. 

After completing your qualification, you can head straight into employment or take your education further with higher level study - either through a level 5 diploma or by studying an animal behaviour degree at university. 

Getting Started 

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is the leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Therefore, it meets Animal Activity Licensing (AAL) requirements. 

You will gain essential skills to pursue careers in kennel management, canine day care, dog training or canine behavioural consulting. 

This course is provided completely online, allowing you to learn around your existing job or family commitments. You will be assigned a personal tutor once you enrol, who will support and assist your achievement. Whether you need help with assessments, understanding particular topics or general support and encouragement. 

What’s more, there are no structured classes or timetables. Enabling you to work through the online materials at a pace that works for you. 

There are also flexible payment methods available and you can get started from the moment you enrol. Start getting the skills you need to work with dogs today!  

Qualification: Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour Diploma (RQF) Level 4

Upon completion of this course, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour. Qualification Number: 603/4823/9

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

Learners are required to have at least three years of work experience in the area of canine welfare, training and behaviour. Alternatively, learners are required to have successfully completed the Level 3 Award in Canine Behaviour, Welfare and Training. All learners must be a minimum age of 18 to apply for this qualification. 

Minimum Age Restriction 

18 

Average Completion Timeframe 

You have 24 months to complete your course. 

Certification Timeframe 

Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment. 

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered. 

This level 4 diploma consists of eight units: 

Unit 1: Canine Behavioural Issues 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the different types of behavioural issues in canines and the consequences that arise from the presented behaviours 

  • Be able to understand the significance of environment enrichment to stimulate a canine 

  • Be able to understand the effect of medicinal circumstances on canine behaviour 

  • Be able to understand the characteristics of behaviour in canines under stressed conditions 

  • Be able to understand familiar behaviour concerns and consequences linked to canines 

Unit 2: Structure and Functions of Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the musculoskeletal structure of canines 

  • Be able to understand the muscular structure in canines 

  • Be able to understand how to identify and control numerous medical conditions impacting the anatomy of canines 

  • Be able to understand the impact of anatomy on canine behavioural concerns 

Unit 3: Nutritional Diet for Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the benefits and effects of a balanced diet for canines 

  • Be able to understand the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients within a canine diet 

  • Be able to understand the process of how food moves through the canine digestive tract 

Unit 4: Canine Biology 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the cardiovascular system in a canine 

  • Be able to understand the respiratory apparatus in a canine 

  • Be able to understand a canine's central nervous system 

  • Be able to understand the renal system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the lymphoid system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the integumentary system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the genital system in a canine 

Unit 5: Philosophy of Canine Training 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the essential techniques in developing canine behaviour 

  • Be able to understand traditional and instrumental conditioning 

  • Be able to understand the numerous percentages in behaviour training for canines 

  • Be able to understand the range of techniques for training canines 

Unit 6: Ownership of Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the responsibility of a canine owner 

  • Be able to understand the importance of a canine and owner connection 

  • Be able to understand the effect a way of living could have on a canine behaviour 

Unit 7: Physical Activities for Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the benefits of physical activity for canines 

  • Be able to understand the effect extreme and inadequate play time has on canines 

  • Be able to understand the significance of enriching the mind and adapting a canine's behaviour 

Unit 8: Organising a Canine Teaching Programme 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the professional needs for controlling a canine in teaching classes 

  • Be able to understand the required skills for providing canine teaching classes 

  • Be able to create a canine teaching programme 

You will be required to create a portfolio of evidence, that you will need to submit in order to gain your qualification. 

OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour Diploma (RQF) Level 4
  • Explore common behaviour problems, their causes and solutions 
  • Learn how to positively influence behaviour through play and exercise 
  • Study canine body systems and how they can impact behaviour 
  • Start a new career in canine care or behavioural consulting 
  • Study online to fit around your existing commitments 
  • Gain a nationally recognised qualification within a year 

About Your Course 

This Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour explores in detail all you need to know to correctly and safely care for canines in various settings. 

You’ll learn ways to identify and address problem behaviour, as well as how to maintain the welfare of canines. To do this you’ll be taught to read canine body language and the indicators of stress and anxiety. Spotting the signs early can help you avoid both aggressive and unwanted behaviours. 

Throughout the qualification, you’ll also cover canine anatomy, physiology, nutrition and other topics that provide an in-depth understanding of canine care. 

This qualification is ideal for anyone aiming to work with dogs in a kennel or care setting. You could also consider starting a career in dog training or behavioural consulting with the knowledge you’ll gain. Either career choice provides an excellent opportunity to work with dogs, helping resolve problem behaviours or strengthening the bond between animals and humans. 

After completing your qualification, you can head straight into employment or take your education further with higher level study - either through a level 5 diploma or by studying an animal behaviour degree at university. 

Getting Started 

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is the leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). Therefore, it meets Animal Activity Licensing (AAL) requirements. 

You will gain essential skills to pursue careers in kennel management, canine day care, dog training or canine behavioural consulting. 

This course is provided completely online, allowing you to learn around your existing job or family commitments. You will be assigned a personal tutor once you enrol, who will support and assist your achievement. Whether you need help with assessments, understanding particular topics or general support and encouragement. 

What’s more, there are no structured classes or timetables. Enabling you to work through the online materials at a pace that works for you. 

There are also flexible payment methods available and you can get started from the moment you enrol. Start getting the skills you need to work with dogs today!  

Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%

Qualification: Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour Diploma (RQF) Level 4

Upon completion of this course, you will gain a Level 4 Diploma in Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour. Qualification Number: 603/4823/9

Professional Membership

On completion of this course you will be eligible to join the following Professional Associations(s):

Stonebridge

On successful completion of your course your qualification is awarded. You will receive an attractively presented Diploma or Certificate issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, this will also allow you to use the letters SAC. Dip. or SAC. Cert. after your name.

Stonebridge Associated Colleges is one of the leading (and biggest) distance education colleges in the U.K and internationally. We have many thousands of students studying with us at any one time from locations all over the world. Our diplomas will always count towards your future, and will improve your prospects of future employment or higher level study etc. by proving that you have studied to a certain level, that you have proficiency in your chosen subjects and that you are interested in your field of choice. Education is always an investment in your future and you will find this to be the case with our qualifications in your jurisdiction.

This level 4 diploma consists of eight units: 

Unit 1: Canine Behavioural Issues 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the different types of behavioural issues in canines and the consequences that arise from the presented behaviours 

  • Be able to understand the significance of environment enrichment to stimulate a canine 

  • Be able to understand the effect of medicinal circumstances on canine behaviour 

  • Be able to understand the characteristics of behaviour in canines under stressed conditions 

  • Be able to understand familiar behaviour concerns and consequences linked to canines 

Unit 2: Structure and Functions of Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the musculoskeletal structure of canines 

  • Be able to understand the muscular structure in canines 

  • Be able to understand how to identify and control numerous medical conditions impacting the anatomy of canines 

  • Be able to understand the impact of anatomy on canine behavioural concerns 

Unit 3: Nutritional Diet for Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the benefits and effects of a balanced diet for canines 

  • Be able to understand the importance of macronutrients and micronutrients within a canine diet 

  • Be able to understand the process of how food moves through the canine digestive tract 

Unit 4: Canine Biology 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the cardiovascular system in a canine 

  • Be able to understand the respiratory apparatus in a canine 

  • Be able to understand a canine's central nervous system 

  • Be able to understand the renal system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the lymphoid system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the integumentary system in canines 

  • Be able to understand the genital system in a canine 

Unit 5: Philosophy of Canine Training 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the essential techniques in developing canine behaviour 

  • Be able to understand traditional and instrumental conditioning 

  • Be able to understand the numerous percentages in behaviour training for canines 

  • Be able to understand the range of techniques for training canines 

Unit 6: Ownership of Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the responsibility of a canine owner 

  • Be able to understand the importance of a canine and owner connection 

  • Be able to understand the effect a way of living could have on a canine behaviour 

Unit 7: Physical Activities for Canines 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the benefits of physical activity for canines 

  • Be able to understand the effect extreme and inadequate play time has on canines 

  • Be able to understand the significance of enriching the mind and adapting a canine's behaviour 

Unit 8: Organising a Canine Teaching Programme 

Upon completion of this unit you will: 

  • Be able to understand the professional needs for controlling a canine in teaching classes 

  • Be able to understand the required skills for providing canine teaching classes 

  • Be able to create a canine teaching programme 

You will be required to create a portfolio of evidence, that you will need to submit in order to gain your qualification. 

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