Course Overview
This Dog Fostering Course provides essential training on UK regulations, behaviour management, and emotional care for foster dogs. You’ll learn how to prepare your home, respond to behavioural changes, and meet a dog’s mental health needs during fostering. The course also includes safe feeding practices and legal responsibilities under UK dog law.
Designed for both first-time fosterers and those working in animal welfare, this course combines behavioural training with emotional support techniques to help dogs adjust and thrive in foster care. Each module is tailored to build your confidence in handling different scenarios that may arise with rescue dogs, including anxiety, aggression, or trauma-related behaviours.
You’ll also gain practical knowledge on creating a stable environment, managing routines, and improving the quality of life for dogs during the transition period. Whether you’re fostering short-term or long-term, this course ensures you’re equipped to provide care that aligns with animal welfare standards in the UK.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand UK dog fostering laws and regulations
- Set up a safe and dog-friendly home environment
- Identify signs of stress, fear, or trauma in foster dogs
- Provide mental health support for rescued or rehomed dogs
- Feed and care for dogs during transition periods
- Handle common behavioural issues during foster placement
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Assesment
After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commence the course completion Final Exam.
Who is this for?
The Dog Fostering: Legislations, Behaviour and Mental Health course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. The course is available for all students, regardless of any academic background. No experience or qualification is required.
Why Should You Choose this Course
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At The Animal Care, we’re committed to helping you become more confident, capable, and informed—whether you’re a pet owner or aspiring to work with animals professionally. Our courses are crafted by experts and cover everything from pet behaviour and nutrition to grooming and first aid.
What sets us apart? You’ll receive CPD-accredited certification at no extra cost, along with lifetime access to all your learning materials. This means you can study at your own pace, revisit content anytime, and gain recognised credentials without added fees.
Thousands of learners trust The Animal Care for reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-follow training that fits into real life. Whether you’re caring for your own dog or cat, or preparing to start a career in animal care, we provide the knowledge and confidence you need to do it well.
Requirements
No previous experience is required to enrol in this course. You can access the course from any kind of e-device anytime, anywhere.
Career Path
Dog Foster Carer (Volunteer)
Providing foster care at home while ensuring compliance with UK animal welfare laws, supporting dogs’ behavioural and emotional needs.
Income: £0 (expenses usually covered by charities, approx. £20–£50/week/dog)Animal Welfare Assistant (Rescue / Shelter)
Caring for dogs in kennels, monitoring behaviour, supporting mental wellbeing, and applying relevant legislation daily.
Salary: £18,000 – £23,000/yearDog Foster Coordinator (Charity / Organisation)
Managing foster placements, ensuring fosterers understand legal responsibilities, and supporting behavioural plans for dogs.
Salary: £20,000 – £26,000/yearDog Behaviour Assistant (Shelter or Private Practice)
Working with dogs exhibiting behavioural or mental health challenges, using welfare-focused approaches.
Salary: £19,000 – £25,000/yearDog Behaviourist / Consultant (Self-Employed or Employed)
Specialising in assessing, managing, and improving behavioural and mental health issues in dogs, while advising owners and fosterers on compliance with laws.
Salary: £28,000 – £45,000+/year (self-employed often higher)Animal Welfare Officer (Local Authority / Charity)
Enforcing animal welfare legislation, advising the public, and assessing homes and foster placements for suitability.
Salary: £22,000 – £30,000/yearTrainer / Workshop Leader (Behaviour & Welfare Focus)
Educating fosterers, carers, and the public on UK dog laws, behavioural support, and mental wellbeing.
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000/yearDog Foster Programme Manager
Overseeing fostering operations for a rescue organisation, ensuring legal compliance, welfare standards, and behavioural support plans are maintained.
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000+/year
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: Introduction to Dog Fostering | |||
| Introduction to Dog Fostering | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 2: UK Dog Laws and Regulations | |||
| UK Dog Laws and Regulations | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 3: Basics of Fostering | |||
| Basics of Fostering | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 4: Dog’s Home and Do’s and Don’ts | |||
| Dog’s Home and Do’s and Don’ts | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 5: How to Dog Proof Your House | |||
| How to Dog Proof Your House | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 6: Foster Dog’s Behaviour and Mental Health Training | |||
| Foster Dog’s Behaviour and Mental Health Training | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 7: How to Feed Your Foster Dog | |||
| How to Feed Your Foster Dog | 00:11:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you can obtain the Digital (PDF) Certificate for only £4.99. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post for only £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE). With these affordable pricing on certificates, we’re also offering the PDF Transcript for £2.99.
Also, you can have your printed transcript delivered by post for only £7.99 (FREE POSTAGE). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a wide range of animal care courses covering pet grooming, veterinary support, animal behaviour, dog training, shelter work, and more. Whether you’re beginning a new career or expanding your knowledge, our programmes are designed to support learners at all levels.
Many of our animal care courses include credentials from recognised institutions or industry partners. While they may not replace formal veterinary qualifications, they are widely respected by employers in animal shelters, kennels, and pet care businesses
Yes, all of our animal care courses are available online and can be completed at your own pace. You’ll have flexible access to course materials, quizzes, and support—allowing you to learn whenever it suits your schedule.
No previous experience is required. Our beginner-friendly courses are designed for anyone with a passion for working with animals. You’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence through structured, easy-to-follow modules.
Absolutely. Our courses are built to provide real-world skills that employers value. Whether you’re aiming to become a kennel assistant, pet groomer, or animal behaviourist, our programmes help you take the first steps towards a rewarding career in animal care.
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