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UdemyCanine Calm Walks - Become a Trained Dog Walker
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Foundational training for professional dog walking
This course is the required entry point for anyone looking to be verified as a trained walker on the Canine Calm Walks booking platform, which connects dog owners with trained walkers across Australia. It focuses on calm, controlled leash walking rather than general dog care, aiming to reduce pulling and build engagement between walker and dog.
Beyond the core walking skills, it covers what's expected of you as a professional, how to communicate with dogs on the job, and which tools and equipment are recommended. Graduates also get access to an ongoing Facebook community for continued training and support.
Who it's for
Anyone planning to walk dogs professionally, particularly those looking to join the Canine Calm Walks platform in Australia.
Key takeaways
- Techniques for calm, controlled leash walking
- How to communicate with and read dogs during walks
- Recommended tools and equipment for professional dog walking
- What's expected of a verified trained walker
About this course
In this course you will learn a range of skills that will allow you to walk different dogs on leash with calmness and control. These skills are designed to help reduce pulling on leash, create engagement, and ultimately result in a more confident and fulfilled dog.
Topics that will be covered include:
- Expectations of you as a trained dog walker
- How to communicate with dogs
- Recommended tools and equipment for dog walks
- How to set up dog walks for success.
This training package is a requirement to have your account verified as a trained dog walker on the Canine Calm Walks platform.
Canine Calm Walks is an online booking platform to connect dog owners with trained dog walkers. As a trained dog walker, you will get to be a part of a bigger community making a difference in the lives of both owners and their dogs around Australia.
As part of becoming a trained dog walker, you will also have access to ongoing training and support through our closed Facebook group, where we can connect and all be a part of ongoing interactive training.
This course gives you the foundational skills that you will grow upon with your experience out on the walks.
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