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

Who is this course for?

  • New and experienced dog foster carers
  • Animal shelter and rescue centre workers
  • Students of animal care and welfare
  • Dog owners interested in short-term fostering or support work

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Assessment

At the end of the course, you’ll take a multiple-choice exam. A mock test is available before the final assessment.

Requirements

There are no entry requirements. The course works on all devices, smartphones, tablets, and desktops, and is accessible from anywhere, at any time.

Career paths

  • Foster Carer for Dogs
  • Animal Shelter Staff
  • Rescue Centre Volunteer
  • Pet Behaviour Support Worker
  • Dog Welfare Assistant

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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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
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Order Your Certificate 00:00:00

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Dog Fostering: Legislations, Behaviour and Mental Health
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