Animal Shelter Training
Animal Shelter Training delivers hands-on tools for animal care workers to cut stress levels, elevate welfare standards, and increase adoption rates via low-stress handling, targeted behaviour plans, straightforward volunteer procedures, and reliable monitoring systems. Participants gain skills to manage fearful dogs and shy cats effectively in demanding shelter settings.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with practical strategies to minimise stress and enhance welfare for dogs and cats in high-volume shelters. Master low-stress handling techniques, fear-sensitive care practices, and positive reinforcement methods, alongside detailed behaviour modification plans for timid cats and anxious dogs. Implement straightforward volunteer guidelines, safety measures, and record-keeping tools to ensure reliable, compassionate, and streamlined everyday operations.
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Develop skills
- Low-stress handling: implement fear-aware methods for secure dog and cat management.
- Shelter behaviour monitoring: record stress indicators, advancements, and events using precise measures.
- Fearful dog assistance: conduct quick enrichment activities, desensitisation sessions, and emergency responses.
- Shy cat management plans: evaluate fear levels, establish weekly targets, and apply soft handling techniques.
- Volunteer standard procedures: train on secure enclosure access, communication scripts, and documentation in fast-paced shelters.
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