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AIM Qualification Level 3 Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare 603/4610/3

                                             37 Credits
UCAS Tariff Points 32

Domestication & Evolution

Kennels, Home Boarding & Day Care

This qualification has been designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the evolution, behaviour and training of domestic canines, including their care and welfare in kennels, home and boarding care. This qualification also includes learning around canine handling and transportation and the law relevant to the care and welfare of canines, particularly those who may be traumatised.

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What's included?

  • Level 3 Diploma qualification
  • Access to Learner Groups
  • 7 Modules & 1 Optional Module
  • Expert Tuition
  • Monthly 1-1 tutorials

Want to learn more about dog behaviour?

You will enhance your knowledge of how to work with dogs, particularly those who may be traumatised or show aggression from their experiences.

Take a comprehensive look at care of the dog

Understand how to care for dogs from first aid, to understanding stress signals and aggression. 

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Course reviews

Having only really begun my learning journey just over a year ago I don't know where I'd be without the continued support of my peers and the tutors at TheDoGenius Institute.
The courses are comprehensive and can be done in your own time around your work and family life.
I cannot recommend TheDoGenius enough.
Emma Patterson
Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour & Welfare
Meet the instructor

Irene Perrett

Irene’s involvement with rescue dogs resonates with her long-held passion to better understand the relationship between human and non-human animals. She has a background in equine education, contributing to the development of professional equine courses and works with a range of horses and their guardians. A Romanian rescue dog sparked her desire to study canine behaviour, with subsequent qualifications in teaching, training, bereavement, animal cruelty and well-being.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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