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Are you a dog breeder looking to take your knowledge to the next level? This Level 3 Diploma is as comprehensive as they come, it’s the perfect choice to help you achieve your goals.
Delivered by an experienced breeder in a virtual classroom, you’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge to breed ethically and responsibly, with a strong focus on welfare.
This comprehensive training course is crafted to ensure you have the knowledge to breed, raise and socialise puppies with health and welfare at the core.
We’ll provide you with the complete picture, from the start of the breeding process through to profiling and matching your puppies to appropriate homes, to safeguard their long term security and well being.
Our unique balance of practical skills and theoretical knowledge will equip you to be among the best breeders in the UK. You'll be able to evidence your skill, knowledge and commitment to ethical breeding.
Canine health, anatomy and behaviour
Principles of professional competency in dog breeding
Canine care and welfare in pregnancy
Whelping and aftercare
Litter socialisation for breeders
Practical breeding and placement of puppies
Unit 366: Canine Health, Anatomy and Behaviour for Breeders (5 credits)
Unit 367: Principles of Professional Competency in Dog Breeding (5 credits)
Unit 341: Canine Care and Welfare in Pregnancy (5 credits)
Unit 342: Whelping and Aftercare (3 credits)
Unit 343: Litter Socialisation for Breeders (5 credits)
Unit 368: Practical Breeding and Placement of Puppies (14 credits)
Exclusive access to our private member’s community where you’ll connect with likeminded breeders
Weekly lives, Q&A sessions, discussion threads and supportive peers
Pre-approved admission to our Ambassador program
Consent to display your Pupstart’s Breeder Ambassador badge on your website, socials and paperwork
Access to our additional course materials including breeder paperwork bundle, suitable for licensing
This course is for anybody looking to expand upon their dog breeding knowledge and practical skills. To complete the practical elements of this qualification, you will need access to a breeding bitch and her litter, although this doesn’t have to be your own, and the practical unit is a floating unit to allow for mother nature to work her magic at her convenience.
This course is delivered via a combination of home study and live virtual classroom sessions. You will be supported by your tutor and given the opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on any of elements of the course you need additional help with.
The time this course takes to complete will vary from student to student, on average it takes approx 18 months. As a guide, we anticipate approx 100 hours of guided learning and a total qualification time of 370 hours.
As a candidate who’s already completed the Level 3 Certificate, you are eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). To attain your Diploma, you will need to complete units 366, 367 and 368. Simply enrol on the course and send an email to [email protected] and we will arrange for your top up access to the Diploma at a reduced fee of £1250
Assessment for the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation & Welfare will be completed with your tutor. To qualify, you need to complete the units and produce a portfolio of evidence which you will be guided and supported on.
