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How Do Puppies Develop?

Understand The Developmental Stages Of A Puppy's Growth, Pre-natal Genetic Influence And Social Development
  • Course Creator : Canine Principles

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Puppy Development

  • Study Level: 3 (Intermediate)
  • 50 Hours Self-Paced CPD
  • Course Start: Today
  • 3 Online Modules
  • Downloadable Content
  • Instant Lifetime Access
  • 2 Certificates of Completion

How Does The Development Of A Puppy Shape An Adult Dog?

The Puppy Development Certificate Course places emphasis on how a puppy develops into an adolescent dog. During the course, we explore genetic factors, social and physical development in detail. 

This course can be studied alone or is available as part of a Complete Puppy Diploma Package with the Puppy Care, Health & Coaching Certificate course and completion of a final thesis.
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  • This course assumes no prior knowledge and is suitable for anyone to study.
  • Canine Principles e-Learning platform can be accessed instantly from any device with an internet connection.
  • Access to software that allows document creation such as Google Docs, Word or Pages.
  • Modules can also be downloaded for offline study.
  • Courses are written or recorded in English.
  • The minimum age for access to this course is 18 years.
The Puppy Development CPD Certificate Course is assessed in line with learning objectives set out at the beginning of each written assessment. All module assessments are presented in the form of an essay, with a minimum word count of  500 words each.

Assessments are graded against a series of clearly defined learning objectives.
The course is designed to raise awareness and increase knowledge about why every single puppy should be carefully bred, carefully socialised and why a puppy is certainly not a blank canvas when he arrives home at eight weeks old.

On successful completion of the course, you will understand;
  • How Nature & Nurture Affect Puppy Development
  • Breeding Influences
  • Hereditary Conditions
  • Parental Health
  • The Foetal Development Timeline
  • Puppy Senses At Birth
  • Social Health Development
  • Early Socialisation Factors
  • Fear Impact Periods
  • Puppy Bite Inhibition
Canine Principles only teaches positive, careful, kind, scientific methods of canine coaching, communication and behaviour management.
The Puppy Development CPD Course is a fully comprehensive, theoretical course, designed for people with no prior study. Designed as Continued Professional Development for canine professionals, the course is written to build on prior canine experience and knowledge. It is also suitable for potential puppy guardians who want to be well-informed when looking to source a happy and healthy puppy for their family. 

All subjects and terminology are fully explained and introduced in a logical progression.

All students must be aged 18+ 
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Course Creator
Canine Principles

  • Developed by industry-leading canine education experts
  • Backed by a team of qualified behaviour and welfare professionals
  • Providers of Ofqual-regulated and CPD-accredited training
  • Committed to ethical, evidence-based canine care education
This course has been expertly developed by Canine Principles, a leading provider of ethical, science-based education in canine care and welfare. Since its founding, Canine Principles has been committed to enhancing the knowledge and skills of dog professionals and caregivers through accessible, evidence-led learning.

With contributions from a team of experienced canine behaviourists, welfare advocates, and education specialists, our courses reflect the latest in research-backed practices and compassionate approaches. Canine Principles is proud to support thousands of students worldwide, delivering high-quality, accredited training that empowers better lives for dogs and the people who care for them.

Course Content

  • Course Author: Sally Gutteridge
  • Study Level: 4 (Advanced)
  • 361 Guided Learning Hours/420 Study Hours/42 Credits
  • Course Starts: Anytime
  • Instant 2 Year Access*
  • 13 Online Modules
  • 6+ Hours Video Content
  • 2 Certificates Of Completion

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