Responsible Dog Ownership Course
This practical online course is designed to help dog owners understand their responsibilities and build a positive partnership with their dog.
The course is suitable for all dog owners. Understanding what is important in the dog-human relationship, and how the law affects dog ownership, can help owners make responsible choices and avoid problems.
The course is also suitable for owners who have been asked or advised by the police, a local authority, housing provider or another professional organisation to complete a responsible dog ownership course.
If you have been asked to complete a course by an authority or organisation, you can consider this course as a suitable option and provide them with the course details if required.
A successful completion certificate will be provided.
What does the course cover?
The course is based around the PetLine UK FETCH principles -
Food, Exercise, Training, Consistency and Health - together with the responsibilities and laws that affect dog owners.
You will learn about:
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your responsibilities towards your dog and other people
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how food, health and exercise can affect behaviour
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training, control and the importance of consistency
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choosing appropriate professional help
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important laws affecting dog owners
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practical steps that can reduce the risk of problems
Responsible Dog Ownership Course
15
access to course handouts, videos and quiz
Valid for 2 weeks
How does the course work?
The course is completed online in your own time and you will have 2 weeks' access from enrolment.
The course includes:
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2 online lessons to read
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2 videos
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downloadable handouts to keep
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a short multiple-choice quiz
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a certificate following successful completion
You will need to achieve 75% in the final quiz to successfully complete the course. You can have up to 2 attempts to retake the quiz if required.
The course can be completed at home and you can work through the lessons at your own pace during your two-week access period.