We are no longer enrolling new students onto this course. Please see our updated course "Exposure" for the brand new content. 

This course offers a way to structure, train, track and assess your dog's journey through socialisation. By allowing your dog to engage with different situations, you can help create a well-rounded and confident dog.

Sign up available: Any time

Study mode: Online

Training method: Written instructions for each activity. 1:1 help with training is not included. 

Assessment method: Self assessment quizzes and written assignments

Award: Certificate and rosette (shipment included) 

Basic - This is the initial assessment of the basic situations and experiences a dog is likely to encounter. Units covered:

• Surfaces
• Handling and care
• Toileting
• Play
• Sounds
• Places
• People
• Eating
• Desensitise
• Animals
• Transport
• Theory

Entry requirements: none

Intermediate - This is the development assessment where we introduce less likely or specialist situations. Units covered:

• Surfaces
• Handling and care
• Toileting
• Play
• Sounds
• Places
• People
• Eating
• Desensitise
• Animals
• Transport
• Theory

Entry requirements:

• Basic Socialisation certificate
• Min age: 8 months

Advanced - This is the most challenging assessment where we look at more complex and demanding situations. Units covered:

• Surfaces
• Handling and care
• Toileting
• Play
• Sounds
• Places
• People
• Eating
• Desensitise
• Animals
• Transport
• Theory

Entry requirements:

• Intermediate Socialisation certificate
• Min age: 18 months