Dogs Matter – Understanding your Dog and Problem Solving

Course Overview

Discover the secrets to understanding and solving dog problems with Dogs Matter! Designed for first-time dog owners and those facing canine issues, this course equips you with the knowledge to connect with your dog and resolve any challenges.

Designed to help you understand and work with your dog, and achieve the companion dog of your dreams, this course will help you understand the different responsibilities of owning a dog, how to care for your dog and understand their behaviour and how that behaviour may have commenced.

We will look at common dog issues and strategies for change and improvement. Sometimes the smallest of actions can make big differences, covering important information all dog owners need to be aware of including the Companion Animal Act, caring for your dog and much more!

Join us and delve into the fascinating world of dog behavior. We promise to show you adorable puppy pictures along the way!

Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!

Learn more about this course

What you will learn

Course outline

By the end of this workshop you will have learnt about

  • Dog care
  • Your dog’s body language
  • Understand why difficult behaviour patterns occur
  • Developing positive dog training techniques
  • Problem solving common dog behaviour such as toilet training, biting, jumping, separation anxiety, resource guarding
  • How to manage children and visitors in the home
  • The law and dog ownership
  • Case studies

Course outcome

At the end of the course you will feel confident and better equipped to manage your dog’s needs, care and behaviour.

You will also have information on dog activities to enrich your dog’s life.

What you need to know

Entry requirements

Students should either have a dog or have owned a dog prior with an interest in learning more about dogs in general.

Completion of the Pre-Questionnaire provided by the college if possible before the commencement of the workshop.

What you need to provide

  • All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
  • Notepad and pen

Other information

Please note:

  • Coffee, tea and milk are provided

Coming soon

There are currently no classes scheduled for this course.

Please check back later as classes are added regularly or get in touch for more information.

Delivery Mode

To meet the needs of our students Macquarie Community College balances delivery and engagement across permanent, regular and temporary delivery sites and offer face-to-face, remote zoom classes and self-paced learning options.

Ways to Study

  • On campus

Our college campus locations are:

    • Blacktown
    • Chatswood
    • Carlingford
    • Epping
    • Ryde
    • Mt Druitt
  • Virtual classroom
  • Complete workplace training
  • Combine ways to study

FAQ

How you got questions? Please see our comprehensive FAQ page for everything you need to know about Macquarie Community College, our policies, student support, application and enrolment procedures.

How to Enrol

Step 1 - Choose Your Course

  • Select the non-accredited short course you are interested in.
  • Find a day and time that suits your schedule.

Note: Enrolment is open to anyone 18 years or older.

Step 2 - Enrol and Verify

  • Click ‘Enrol Now’ after selecting your course and schedule.
  • Enter your details on the enrolment page.
  • Verify your email through a secure link sent to your email address.
  • Complete the secure checkout and payment process.

Ensure you read the Terms and Conditions available at: Macquarie Community College Terms and Conditions. For assistance, call customer service at 1300 845 888.

Step 3 - Receive Your Enrolment Details

  • You will receive an immediate enrolment confirmation email upon successful enrolment. Check and read the attached Terms and Conditions.
  • The payer of the enrolment will receive a tax invoice immediately after processing.
  • You will receive a course reminder email a day before your class begins.
  • For Online Zoom classes, a Zoom link and password will be emailed the day before class. Use the same link and password for subsequent sessions if applicable.