Online Class: How to Run a Dog Day Care

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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15Lessons
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26Exams &
Assignments -
204Students
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7Hours
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0.7CEUs
Course Description
Starting your own dog day care is not an easy task. Just a love of dogs is not enough. To be a successful business requires research of the area, the community, the laws and zoning and professional organizations that support such ventures. It requires the development of relationships with other business owners, the governance of the area, the people in the community and more specifically the pet community.
In order to be competitive, the dog day care entrepreneur needs to examine the needs, the array of possible services and how to build a customer base by becoming a dog professional who is knowledgeable, keeps up on current trends and advocates for pet owners in the community. Creating a solid plan after gathering a broad set of information, consulting with an attorney, an accountant, and a financial institution is necessary for success.
In this class you will learn how you can develop dog day care facility as a community base for all pet owners, offering classes, sponsoring events, and being a leader in both the business community and the neighborhood. You'll also learn how to run a smaller boutique dog day care focused on a specific breed or high end services. The variety of possibilities in dog day care centers is endless and exciting. This class will help you examine these opportunities and guide you to best determine what makes sense for your passion and strengths.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: A Dog Day Care Entrepreneur
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 1
Assessment: Exam 1
Lesson 2: A Business Plan Your Dog Could Approve
Lesson 2 Video
Assessment: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Cheaper by The Dozen? Expenses and Cost of Dog Day Care
Lesson 3 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 2
Assessment: Exam 3
Lesson 4: Don't be Hounded by Legal Issues
Lesson 4 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 3
Assessment: Exam 4
Lesson 5: Going to the Dogs or Marketing Your Dog Day Care
Lesson 5 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 4
Assessment: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Dog Friendly Employees
Lesson 6 Video
Assessment: Exam 6
Lesson 7: Dogs Just Want to Have Fun
Lesson 7 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 5
Assessment: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Dog Rules and Processes
Lesson 8 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 6
Assessment: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Every Dog Has Their Day
Lesson 9 Video
Assessment: Exam 9
Lesson 10: Dog Ready Employees, Owner, and Facility
Lesson 10 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 7
Assessment: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Supporting Dog Parents
Lesson 11 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 8
Assessment: Exam 11
Lesson 12: A Dog Day Care is a Community Industry
Lesson 12 Video
Assessment: Exam 12
Lesson 13: How to Get a 5 Woof Rating
Lesson 13 Video
Assessment: Exam 13
Lesson 14: Survival of the Fittest
Lesson 14 Video
Complete Assignment: Dog Daycare Business Preparation 9
Assessment: Exam 14
Lesson 15: Dog Day Care Entrepreneurs Review
Lesson 15 Video
Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete Assignment: Putting It All Together
Assessment: Exam 15
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Define what a dog day care is and what it means for an entrepreneur.
- Define a business plan.
- Summarize expenses and cost of dog day care.
- Identify potential legal issues.
- Recognize ways to market your dog day care.
- Summarize dog day care rules and processes.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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