This course teaches you the essential skills to safely walk and exercise dogs in a variety of professional settings. You’ll learn how to assess each dog’s needs, apply safe and low-stress handling techniques, reinforce positive behaviour, and meet client or workplace requirements — all while following local regulations and animal welfare standards.

Whether you’re working in a pet care business, animal shelter, boarding facility, or providing dog walking services, the knowledge and practical experience gained in this course will help you ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of the dogs in your care.