Turn an excitable puppy or an unruly dog into a calm, well-behaved companion with the Puppy and Dog Training Certification Course from Expert Skills. This beginner-friendly course gives you proven, kind, and effective techniques to handle the challenges every dog owner faces, from messy accidents and nipping to teaching reliable obedience commands. Whether you've just brought home a new puppy or want to reshape the habits of an older dog, you'll learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and raise a dog that's a joy to live with.
No prior training knowledge is required. Earn your Puppy and Dog Training Certification and gain the confidence to train any dog, your own or, if you choose, as a stepping stone into dog-related work.
Through 4 focused modules, you'll master the core skills of raising a well-behaved dog:
This course is accredited by Expert Skills and recognized internationally for professional development. On successfully completing the final exam, you can order a personalized hard-copy diploma, an optional paid upgrade printed with your name and the course title. Order your official diploma here.
You get a full two months of access from enrollment, studied entirely at your own pace. Need more time? Access can be extended on the site for a small fee.
Beyond raising your own well-behaved dog, the knowledge in this course supports anyone interested in dog-related work, dog walking, pet sitting, daycare and boarding assistance, or building foundations toward dog-training services. (This course supports your professional development and does not guarantee employment or any specific outcome.)
Yes. The course is accredited by Expert Skills, registered under the UK Government's UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), UKPRN 10092631, and recognized internationally for professional development.
None at all. The course is designed for complete beginners as well as owners who want to retrain an older dog.
Yes. While the techniques are ideal for puppies, the same kind, consistent methods work for adult dogs that need house-training, bite control, or better obedience.
You have two months of full access from enrollment, and you can extend on the site for a small fee if you need longer.
No. The course is delivered as in-depth written lessons supported by custom visual diagrams.
Yes. The course works on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Build a happier, calmer relationship with your dog. Enroll in the Puppy and Dog Training Certification Course today, learn at your own pace, and join thousands of Expert Skills learners raising well-behaved, contented dogs.
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No prior experience is required. The course is designed for all levels.
Most students complete the diploma in 4–6 months at 4–6 hours per week.
Yes. Issued under our UKRLP registration (UKPRN 10092631), recognized across the US and UK.
Issued under our UKRLP registration (UKPRN 10092631). Recognized in the United States and United Kingdom.
UKPRN 10092631Enroll today, get instant access.
