How to care for a dog: grooming, exercise, training, and agility
Challenge reference: 9466
Active
Notional learning hours
20
Level
Entry 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will develop practical knowledge and skills for looking after a pet dog. They will learn how to care for a dog’s basic needs including grooming, bathing, coat and nail care, exercise, play, and reinforcement. Learners will also explore dog training and an introduction to agility activities.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Understand the basic needs of a dog and how to care for it's health and hygiene. -
2
. Demonstrate how to groom a dog, including brushing and bathing.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- List the basic daily needs of a dog (e.g. food, water, rest, exercise, social interaction)
- Identify signs of good and poor health in a dog (e.g. coat condition, energy levels, appetite)
- Demonstrate how to safely brush a dog’s coat
- Assist in or observe a dog being bathed
- Explain or demonstrate how to care for a dog’s nails (e.g., trimming or checking for overgrowth)
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
1
Observation checklist
2
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