Canine Qualifications

Since dog daycare and boarding licences were introduced through local authorities, it has become essential that all those working in the sector are suitably qualified.

Statutory guidance for higher standards of licensing, states that 1 member of full time permanent staff must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.

This qualification has been designed to allow anyone with an interest or career plan to work in a dog daycare or dog boarding facility to gain the knowledge needed to safely and correctly maintain a dogs welfare whilst in your care. 

The focus is on ensuring all of the animal’s needs are met in line with legislation and best practice.

Gaining this qualification can help a dog daycare or boarding business gain a 5 star rating and is ideal for anyone currently working or looking to gain work in these types of business.

Course length: 3 days at FDM Academy or Online

Timing: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Availability: We offer flexibility, depending on our current bookings.

Study mode: Self-paced study online through your e-portfolio

Eligibility to complete this course: Learners must be aged 16 or above and able to work at level 2.

Assessment Methods:

✅ Online submission of evidence and workbook

✅ 35 multiple choice question assessment

❌ Practical assessment

❌ Exams

Includes:

• Record and License Keeping
• Animal Welfare and the Legal Procedures required
• Staffing and Training
• Establishment environment and set up
• Emergency Procedures, Security Measures and Requirements
• Injury and Illness Prevention
• Hygiene and Cleanliness Requirements and Isolation
• Social Access, Separation, Socialisation and Habituation
• Feeding Protocols
• Enrichment and Exercise
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing
• Canine Behaviour and Handling
• Canine Training
• Transportation
• Isolation
• Waste Storage and Disposal
• Medication Handling and Veterinary Guidance

Certification: iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Day Care and Boarding (Ofqual regulated)

Perfect for: Those that want to work in  a dog day care and/or kennel setting or wanting to start a business in this area. In addition for established dog day care centres and kennels that want to achieve the higher council licensing requirement achieving the 5 star rating by ensuring employees / staff are at a level 3 standard or above.

Awarding Organisation: iPET Network

Ofqual Code: 610/2308/5

Guided Learning Hours: 48

Total Qualification Time: 160

Start Date: Anytime

Enrolment will be valid for: 1 year

Study mode: Online or in person

Award type: Certificate

Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence, workbooks and 35 multiple choice question assessment.

Qualification Level: 3

Entry Criteria: Learners must be aged 16 or above and able to work at level 3.

Credits: 16

Units: 4

Unit breakdown:

1. Operational Requirements of a Dog Day Care and Boarding Facility
2. Canine Health and Welfare
3. Canine Behaviour and Handling for Day Care and Boarding
4. Health, Safety and Biosecurity in Canine Environments

After this course, students can:

🐾 Build your knowledge with our FDM Retreat: Dog Day Care Experience for just £100 + VAT

🐾 Receive 3×30 minute 121 coaching sessions

🐾 Begin planning for their Dog Day Care, Home Boarding or Kennel business

🐾 Aim to achieve a 5 star establishment

🐾 Complete other related canine qualifications to further their knowledge