Preparing the next generation of
Dog Care Professionals
Introducing the Dog Business School
The Dog Business School is a Recognised Centre (No: 61391) of Open College Network West Midlands and as such offers a range of both regulated and accredited courses.
Back in the day, we had to learn the hard way how to start and grow our own dog business. We were frustrated trying to make sense of the requirements, the educational landscape and the limited business focused training courses available to us. Fast forward a few years and the opportunity arose for us to design and provide timely training courses designed for today’s more sophisticated professionals, with rich, relevant content delivered through a mixed and engaging blend of learning media.
20+ Courses to choose from
The Dog Business School provides a range of online learning resources both for the aspiring and for the accomplished dog care professional with a focus on the essential business ingredients necessary to establish and grow a dog care service.
OFQUAL Qualified
The Dog Business School is proud to provide Ofqual regulated courses as part of our learning portfolio. Look for the specific Ofqual course reference and approval number eg 603/4536/6 on the relevant Ofqual courses for your independent corroboration.
Open College Network
The Dog Business School is an Open College Network recognised centre (Centre number: 61391). The Open College Network West Midlands is a national awarding organisation, regulated by Ofqual, Qualifications Wales and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
Our Courses
Home Boarding Qfqual Level 3 Award
Become a professional home boarder. Learn about Dog Welfare, including, Dog handling, Dog behaviour, Cleanliness and hygiene, Feeding and food preparation and Disease control. Choose additional modules to enhance your knowledge and skills.
Commercial Day Care Qfqual Level 3 Award
Open a Commercial Day Care Centre for dogs. Learn about Dog Welfare, including, Dog handling, Dog behaviour, Cleanliness and hygiene, Feeding and food preparation and Disease control. Master the regulations and look at ways to grow your business.
Commercial Boarding Qfqual Level 3 Award
Open a Commercial Day Care Centre for dogs. Learn about Dog Welfare, including, Dog handling, Dog behaviour, Cleanliness and hygiene, Feeding and food preparation and Disease control. Master the regulations and look at ways to grow your business.
Why study with Dog Business School?
Financing Options
We offer a financing option for customers who are looking to pay in installments as opposed to paying it all up front.
A brand new career
The professional pet care industry is worth £6+ billion in the UK alone. And prior to the impact of Covid 19 had been growing at 4%+ per annum for decades.
Recognised Qualifications
OFQUAL regulated courses are officially recognised throughout the UK. On achievement of such an accredited course, you will also be awarded your certificate.
OFQUAL Accredited Instructors
We are partnered with the Open College Network, West Midlands. Our instructors are highly qualified and experienced practitioners who’ve been there and done if for themselves and are committed to sharing their experiences as well as a commitment to best practice and excellence.
Additional study aids at your disposal
Dog Business School also includes flashcard training courses with real time quizzes for knowledge checks and to help with learning on your mobile, or laptop. We also offer a wide range of non-accredited courses for current professionals.
Stay up to day with UK national licensing authorities
In the past 2 years the pet care industry has heavily evolved with a raft of new laws, regulations and bylaws. Don’t get caught out, keep upto date
Interested in a free trial?
Committing to a course like this without actually seeing what you will get is a big ask, and we understand it. As such, we offer a trial version of several of our flashcard courses as well as a video seminar extract from one of our Ofqual courses which will give you a rough idea of what to expect.