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Level 3 Dog Walking and Pet Sitting in Enfield – Capel Manor College – Enfield Centre

Cost£632.00
Duration3 days
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Nov 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyIPET
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About this course

Level 3 Dog Walking and Pet Sitting classes in Enfield. Classes run at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre, part-time over three days.

The course covers how to work safely and professionally in pet-care roles. You'll learn the skills needed to handle dogs and other pets in a commercial setting. No prior qualifications or experience are required. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the course is the right fit for you.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Award in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals.

Who this course is for

This Dog Walking and Pet Sitting for Professionals (Level 3) course is available at our Enfield Campus in London. As an iPET accredited course you will learn how to work safely and professionally in pet-care roles.

Entry requirements

You must have the general ability to study and understand content at Level 3, but no formal prior qualifications are required. No experience is required and no membership or professional status is needed.

You should demonstrate a genuine passion for working with animals and show enthusiasm and commitment toward developing the professional skills required for a career in the pet-care sector.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to handle dogs safely in a professional context.
  • You'll understand the responsibilities of a professional pet sitter.
  • You'll develop safe working practices for pet-care roles.
  • You'll learn how to manage animal behaviour during walks and care visits.
  • You'll understand the professional standards expected in the pet-care sector.
  • You'll build knowledge of health and welfare considerations for pets in your care.

How you will learn

The course is delivered in the classroom over three days at Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre. Learning is tutor-led and covers both knowledge and practical professional skills. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre before you start.

What you will need to bring

Capel Manor College - Enfield Centre will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Animal Care Assistant, supports the care of animals in a professional setting.
  • Professional dog walker, provides paid dog walking services to clients.
  • Pet sitter, cares for pets in clients' homes or your own.
  • Kennel assistant, helps with the daily care of dogs in a boarding facility.
  • Pet care worker, works in a range of animal-related care roles.

What you could study next

  • A Level 3 Diploma or NVQ in Animal Care would deepen your practical skills and open more roles in the sector.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Animal Management suits those wanting to move into supervisory or specialist roles.
  • A degree in Animal Behaviour or Zoology (Level 6) is the route toward research or clinical animal work.
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