RSPCA Victoria Short Courses

Want to improve your animal skills?

RSPCA Victoria’s short courses are purrfect for pet owners, people working with animals or those looking to get their paw in the door of the animal care industry. Our courses are fun, practical and informative and are taught by qualified trainers.

Get clucking                     



You’ve got chickens, now what? This live, online class will teach you all the basics you need to know about caring for your new pets.

Next Available Date: 
Saturday, 14 November at 2pm (AEDT)

Price $30
Duration: 1 hour

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Focused First Aid              



Learn how to measure vital signs of life, bandage a bleeding wound, perform CPR and maintain safety while working with an injured pet.                                       

Next Available Date: 
Saturday, 24 November at 7pm (AEDT)

Price $49
Duration: 1.5 hours

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Reactive Rovers               



Learn how to recognise and understand reactivity in dogs – from the overly eager greeter to the fearful shouter – and how they might learn a different response.      

Course Code: RSV201RR3

Next Available Date: 
TBC

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours    

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Catitude                            

Does your cat have catitude? Cat behaviour can be confusing, but this course will help you understand your feline friend’s quirks and why they might be acting a certain way.        

Course Code: RSV201C3

Next Available Date: 
TBC

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours

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Pulling & Jumping   


There are currently no future dates available for this course. If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.

Course Code: RSV201SDT3PJ

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours

You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.

Caring for horses                           

There are currently no future dates available for this course. If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.

Course Code: RSV101CFCH7

Price: $225
Duration: 7 hours

You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.

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Barking & Burrowing


There are currently no future dates available for this course. If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.

Course Code: RSV201SDT3BB   

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours

You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.

Understanding Dog Behaviour   

Understanding dog behaviour will help you establish a lifelong friendship with your canine companion. You'll learn what makes your dog tick and how to manage certain behaviours.
If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.  

Course Code: RSV201UDB7


Price: $225
Duration: 7 hours


Caring for backyard chickens

There are currently no future dates available for this course. If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.

Course Code: RSV101CFC3      

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours

You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.

Starting from scratch          


There are currently no future dates available for this course. If you would like to express your interest in attending a future course, please click here.   

Course Code: RSV101SFS3

Price: $115
Duration: 3 hours

You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.       

Where?


All courses are held at our Burwood East Education Centre, 
3 Burwood Highway, Burwood East, VIC 315

Why should I book today? 


- “Best thing I ever did!”  
- “Exactly the information I was looking for!” 
- “Very informative and insightful!” 
- “Passionate, knowledgeable presenters!” 
- "Fantastic course, resources were great and the trainers were friendly, approachable and clearly very knowledgeable about their subject. The practical demonstrations were especially useful and the training material provided will be invaluable for further learning to help me with my business." 
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These courses are intended as a general guide only. Some of the information may not be applicable to your pet. We recommend that you consult your vet or behaviourist for specialised advice about your pet if you intend to modify its training, diet or you need a diagnosis of your pet’s health condition. This course is not Government accredited. 
You can also find out more details about what the course covers here.