The Dog Handler Academy 601 course is essential for any dog daycare because it provides training on safely and effectively managing canine playgroups. From intake procedures and behavioral evaluations to advanced handler techniques and playgroup dynamics, this course ensures staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe, structured, and enriching environment for all dogs. Proper training in these areas helps reduce risk, improve dog behavior, and build trust with pet parents—key ingredients for a successful and reputable daycare operation.
Introducing Our New Course 601: Playgroup Management!
Dog Handler Academy is thrilled to announce the official launch of our newest course, Course 601: Playgroup Management! This course is designed to equip you and your team with the knowledge and skills to cover the pet intake process, daycare admission evaluations, handler skills for playgroups (including gate control and playgroup distractor activities), playgroup setup and dynamics, introducing new dogs to playgroups, and more!
The Need for Comprehensive Training in Dog Care
Dog daycare and boarding facilities play a crucial role in the lives of many pet owners and their beloved cats and dogs. With more pets spending time in these environments, it’s essential for staff members to trained in and skilled at efficient intake and admissions procedures for all sizes and varieties of pets.
Plus, all dog business owners know that enrichment is critical to happy pets and happy pet parents. Playgroups are beneficial for dogs (who are playgroup appropriate), allowing dogs to work on social skills, build confidence, enjoy positive play and burn off energy. But successful playgroups depend on more than just bringing a group of dogs together. Skilled staff members know how to assemble a successful playgroup and work within the playgroup environment, ensure dogs’ safety, encourage appropriate behavior and manage conflicts.
Recognizing this, Eve and her team have developed Course 601: Playgroup Management to help you and your staff ensure that your admissions processes run smoothly and your playgroup activities result in happy, well-socialized dogs and their parents singing your praises. This course is tailored specifically for dog daycare and boarding facility employees, offering practical and actionable insights that cover everything from breed trait recognition to gate control to the (literal!) ins and outs of a successful playgroup.
What You’ll Learn in Course 601
This course is packed with valuable content on understanding every pet who comes through your doors, how to keep them successfully engaged throughout the day and how to offer even more value to your loyal pet parents. Here’s an overview:
- You and your staff will learn the importance of an effective and clear-eyed intake and admission process to ensure that pets have a top-notch experience.
- The course will also cover the essential skills every handler and playgroup manager must have to build a successful playgroup, keep the action positive and fun, maintain control and manage conflicts.
- Course 601 also covers the basics of assembling safe and engaging playgroups, how to combine dog personalities for a successful playgroup, essential rules for playtime and more.
Each module of the course is designed to be practical and easy to understand, making it accessible even for those new to playgroups. Plus, the course will help your team apply what they learn to the environment where they actually work.
Why This Course Benefits Your Facility
Course 601: Playgroup Management is not just another course; it’s an investment in your team’s ability to provide exceptional care for dogs in your dog daycare business.
Let’s Get Started!
Finding Course 601 is easy! Simply log into your DHA member account and navigate to the Main Dashboard or use the My Courses dropdown menu. If you’re not yet a member, now is the perfect time to join and take advantage of this invaluable resource.
We’re confident that this course will become an essential part of your training program, helping you provide a fun and safe experience for the dogs in your facility. We can’t wait for you to explore all that Course 601 has to offer.
For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our team. We’re here to help you every step of the way!
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