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With all the tips and tricks you’ll pick up from our pet care courses in Melbourne, your furry friend will look and feel their best, each and every time.

Because man's – and woman's! – best friend deserves the best, what better way to show your pet some love than by pampering them with the latest in pet care skills?

Pet Care Courses
melbourne

3 Classes found in Melbourne

Reactive to Responsive
AU$79.00
4.8 (128)

Sat, 14 Nov 1:00PM (AEDT)
3h
Limited Run
Burwood East, VIC
Zoo Experience with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey.
AU$400.00
5.0 (394)

Thu, 24 Sep 10:00AM (AEST)
6h
Limited Run
Macedon, VIC
Pet First Aid
AU$129.00
4.7 (131)

Sat, 24 Oct 9:30AM (AEDT)
4h
Runs Regularly
Burwood East, VIC

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Participants must be aged 16 and above to attend the Pet First Aid course. The course uses a blended delivery model with approximately 1 hour of pre-learning online theory followed by a practical hands-on workshop where you'll learn to apply bandages, administer CPR, and perform physical assessments on animals.

  • A maximum of 15 students per day are accepted into the Junior Zoo Keeper program. This strict limitation ensures that each participant receives personal attention, never misses out on activities, and benefits from hands-on demonstrations and professional supervision by TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey at his private zoo.

  • The Reactive to Responsive seminar, presented by Jari Castle, teaches fear-free methods to help dogs become less reactive to triggers like pulling on lead, lunging at other dogs, and barking at people, cars, cyclists, and birds. The seminar covers understanding your dog's behaviour and provides practical strategies for before, during, and after reactive episodes. Note: This is a human-only event—dogs do not attend (except service/assistance dogs).

  • The Beginners Guide to Dog Grooming is for participants aged 16 and above. It covers home grooming basics including bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and clipping techniques for maintaining intricate areas. The course teaches de-shedding and matting prevention, proper tool use, safe handling, and effective training methods to make grooming enjoyable for both owner and dog.

  • The 'We Bought a Farmlet' course, designed for participants aged 14 and above, covers sheep, goats, cattle, alpacas, and pigs. Topics include handling methods, husbandry practices, housing requirements, nutrition, and preventative health considerations for small acreage systems. The course is led by experts and includes hands-on experience.

  • Yes, the course is described as fun, interactive, and practical with hands-on experience. Participants aged 10-14 must be accompanied by an adult. The expert-delivered course covers nutrition, housing, health, and wellbeing, and teaches the key differences between rabbits and guinea pigs to help owners provide proper care for these pocket pets.

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