Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare
This CPD certified short course introduces the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare, helping you understand what good dog care looks like in practice.
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Whether you're a dog professional or a dedicated dog owner, the course will help you recognise and meet the essential welfare needs of dogs in everyday situations. You'll explore the Five Freedoms – a key framework for ensuring dogs live healthy, happy lives – and learn how to evaluate and promote good dog welfare in any setting.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for:
- Anyone working in professional dog services – such as groomers, trainers, dog walkers, and day care providers
- Dog owners who want to deepen their understanding of dog welfare practices
Who want to:
- Understand and apply the Five Freedoms framework
- Evaluate dog welfare and avoid common mistakes
- Promote positive wellbeing through responsible care and training
Disclaimer: The program does not qualify the learner to become a vet, dog trainer or pet behaviourist. It does, however, provide a solid grounding to allow the learner to make decisions on whether to pursue a career with dogs.
- Fee: €40 (usually €45) – use discount code WELCOME2026
- Duration: Self-paced, approximately 45-60 minutes to complete
- Available: On demand
- Accreditation: 1 Hour CPD (Continuous Professional Development)
Topics covered:
- Five freedoms of animal welfare
- Evaluating dog welfare
- Applying the five freedoms in real-life situations
- Ethical dilemmas in canine environments
Delivery method:
- 100% online and self-paced
- Real life case studies
- Interactive knowledge checks
- Supplemental resources
Assessment method:
- Continuous knowledge checks
- Course assessment
Course completion
Successful participants will receive a Dogs Trust Certificate of Completion.
If you're ready to get started with this self-paced course, please click the button to enrol.
Still have questions? Contact us at leadandlearnacademy@dogstrust.ie
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