Three reasons to work for a Animal Shelter
Working for a Kennel, Animal Rescue, or Animal Shelter has been a top favourite for those who want experience working with animals. Here are our top three reasons on why you should try to get a job at.....
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Starting up your Dog Walking business
Animal Courses Direct Blog As a dog owner, you are probably also, a dog walker. You have learnt the best walking routes in the local area, worked out what times to go out to avoid (or meet up with) sp.....
Why Do Pets Make Us Feel Good?
Having a pet is one of life’s greatest joys. A companion animal provides loyalty, companionship, and love like no other – and how lucky we are to have them! People all over the world feel the bene.....
At what age should dogs start obedience training?
This is actually a complicated question and it could be answered by saying ‘Never’! Let’s start by thinking what we mean by ‘obedience’. The dictionary defines it as ‘compliance with an or.....
Valentine’s Day: Pet and Animal Special
Valentine’s Day: Pet and Animal Special With National Love Your Pet day headed our way on February 20th, animal lovers and pet lovers around the nation will unite to celebrate the beautiful bonds we.....
How to Get a Job as a Wildlife Photographer
How to Get a Job as a Wildlife Photographer Your guide to taking a shot at a career in wildlife photography Got a passion for both animals and photography? Wildlife photography is fulfilling area of p.....
How to work with Big Cats
How to work with Big Cats Did you know there are 38 big cat species around the world? The term ‘big cat’ covers a variety of sub-species including tigers, panthers, leopards, jaguars, snow leopard.....
How to get a job training dogs
How to get a job training dogs Actually, this should really be called ‘what job can I do that involves working with dogs?’ as there are so many different ways of developing a career involving thes.....
How to get a job in Wildlife Conservation
How to get a job in Wildlife Conservation What is wildlife conservation? It’s the practice of protecting animal species, plant species, and their habitats. Wildlife conservationists are the people w.....
How to train a dog
How to train a dog by Karen Before we investigate ideal scenarios on how to train a dog, we ought to think about why we need to train and what we want them to learn. Although dogs are amazing creature.....
How to Get into Marine Conservation
How to Get into Marine Conservation The perfect guide to making waves as a future conservationist! What is Marine Conservation? Marine conservation is the practice of ensuring survival and safety for .....
How to Groom a Dog
How to Groom a Dog By Karen – Animal Courses Direct Canine Tutor So, get your dog, choose a brush and…. well, no, it’s not quite as simple as that! However, a lot of owners do approach grooming .....
Great achievements in 2020 for Animal Rights
Great achievements in 2020 for Animal Rights For many of us, 2020 was a year of uncertainty and unprecedented times. Lockdowns, remote-working and social distancing was a lot to adjust to, but thankfu.....
New Qualification
Launching our most accessible Entry Level Animal Welfare Qualification for 2021. We are pleased to announce our recently approved Ofqual Regulated Qualification Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care and .....
Make the Most of Online Learning with A Monthly Subscription with Animal Courses Direct
Want to learn about animals but not sure which course to choose? Do you work with animals already, but want to upskill and increase your CPD training hours? Or maybe you’re simply bored, with some s.....
How to protect the wildlife in your garden this season
It’s not just pets indoors that can be affected by disruption during the Autumn period. Outdoor animals and wildlife that live in our gardens can face distress and disruption as a result of loud noi.....
Tips on how to keep your pets safe and calm this Halloween
How can we reduce the anxiety of our domestic pets this spooky season? As the end of October fast approaches, so does the season of outdoor parties, loud sounds, large gatherings, fires and fireworks......
Reptile Awareness Day 2020!
How can you take part? Every year on October 21st, people around the world come together to celebrate all things Reptile. Universally loved creatures, reptiles can be found as household pets, in capti.....
Supporting Cats Protection with National Black Cat Day 2020
Blog by Animal Courses Direct (As part of Animal Jobs Direct) Tuesday 27th October 2020 What is National Black Cat Day? National Black Cat Day falls this year on Tuesday 27th October 2020. It was orig.....
Canine Careers You Don’t Need A Degree For
It’s nearly impossible not to love dogs. Dogs provide us with endless loyalty, friendship, and support – we really are so lucky to have them. So, if you’re pining to spend more time with man’s.....
5 Top Career Tips If You Want to Work with Animals
Have you always dreamt of a career working with animals? Perhaps you want to work as a conservationist, dog groomer, zoologist or vet assistant! Whatever you’re looking to do, choosing a career work.....
How to prepare your dog when you return to work to minimise anxiety and stress
Many dogs are resilient and adapt to changes quite easily, but others find change difficult. We know that sudden changes in routine or household members suddenly not being around can contribute to pro.....
Wearables for Pets
Yes,you read that right! We have seen technology become integrated with so many different aspects of our lives, utilising the latest smart technologies to make our lives more convenient, secure and op.....
