Animal Welfare

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to animal welfare, designed to enhance understanding of the ethical, scientific, and practical aspects of ensuring the well-being of animals.

Course Objectives:

To introduce the concept and importance of animal welfare in society.
To explore the scientific and ethical dimensions of caring for animals.
To familiarise learners with key regulations and standards governing animal welfare.
To develop an understanding of how to assess and improve animal welfare in various environments.
To encourage advocacy and responsible actions towards promoting animal welfare.

Target Audience:

This course is ideal for:

Licensed Animal Activities businesses
Dog walkers
Pet sitters
Home boarders
Daycare providers
Dog groomers
Animal trainers and behaviour professionals
Breeders
Pet shop staff
Rescue and rehoming organisations
Veterinary care assistants
Students beginning a career in animal care
Anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of responsible animal care

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand the key concepts of animal welfare.
Be able to assess the welfare of animals in different contexts.
Know the laws and regulations related to animal protection.
Develop skills to improve and advocate for better welfare practices.

Assessment:

At the end of this course, there is a short multiple-choice test. Candidates will need to achieve an 80% mark in this test to pass the course.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You must click “complete” after completing each individual lesson or “Finish course” at the end of the course to complete the course and gain your e-certificate to download, print and share.

You are able to access your Pet Academy Trained Logo to use on your website or socials in the section at the end of the course.

Why Choose This Course?

This course has been developed to support professional standards across the pet care industry. While it reflects the knowledge areas recommended for Animal Activities Licensing, it is equally valuable for all pet professionals seeking to enhance their competence, confidence, and commitment to excellent animal care.

Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced professional looking to refresh your knowledge, this course provides practical, evidence-based learning that can be applied immediately in everyday practice.