Dogsvilla Petversity
Turn your interest in animals into professional skills.
Build practical skills for a career or business in dog training, dog behaviour, working dogs, pet grooming, pet business and animal welfare. Choose the programmes that match your goal and build your own learning path.
Courses designed and certified by the National Institute of Canine Studies (NICS), taught hands-on at Dogsvilla, Indore.
- 48 programmes
- 6 career categories
- 15–90 day options
- Onsite · Indore
- ✓ Practical learning
- ✓ Career-focused courses
- ✓ Build your own package
- ✓ Foundation to Specialist levels
The bigger picture
The pet industry is bigger than you think.
When people think about working with animals, they often think about veterinary medicine. But there is a much wider professional ecosystem around pets.
Companion Dogs
Obedience, behaviour, tricks and dog handling.
Working Dogs
Protection, house protection and scent work.
Show Dogs
Show preparation, handling and presentation.
Pet Grooming
Professional grooming and practical pet-care skills.
Pet Business
Dog walking, pet sitting, grooming businesses, pet facilities, pet services, retail and entrepreneurship.
Animal Welfare
Rescue, foster care and shelter management.
Why learn here
Central India's biggest pet facility — built for real, hands-on learning.
This isn't a classroom-only training centre. Every programme is delivered inside a fully functioning pet business, on a campus built for practical, real-world experience.
15+
Years of pet industry experience
3,200+
Pet parents served
1,400+
Dogs trained
300+
Rescue & adoption stories
60–70
Dogs on campus for practical learning
70
Professional kennels
5,000+
Sq. ft. dog park & training space
12+
Experienced & certified team members
18+
Pet services under one roof
- Central India's biggest pet facility
- Internationally trained canine training leadership
- Expert visiting faculties
- Real dogs, real cases & hands-on experience
- Exposure to multiple breeds, ages & temperaments
- Science-based & reward-based training methods
- Learn inside a functioning pet business
Why learn for the pet industry?
Pet care is becoming a larger and more professional market.
US$2.35 billion
India's pet care market in 2025
Projected to reach about US$4.32 billion by 2033 — an estimated 8% CAGR from 2026 to 2033.
US$246.9 million
India pet grooming services market in 2024
With a projected 9.4% CAGR to 2030.
US$306.5 million
India pet boarding market in 2024
Growing to an estimated US$583.3 million by 2030 — an 11.4% CAGR.
Source: Grand View Research estimates for the India pet care, pet grooming services and pet boarding markets.
The opportunity is no longer only to work with animals. It is to build skills around the growing pet ecosystem.
Find your direction
Which pet career is right for you?
You don't need to know the answer before you start.
I want to train dogs.
Start with Obedience and progress into Behaviour.
Companion Dogs courses →I want to understand dog behaviour.
Explore Behaviour and Aggressive Behaviour Control.
Companion Dogs courses →I want to work with dogs but not become a trainer.
Explore Companion Dog Handler.
Companion Dogs courses →I am interested in professional K9s.
Explore Protection and Sniffer Dog Training.
Working Dogs courses →I love dog shows.
Explore Show Training.
Show Dogs courses →I enjoy grooming and styling dogs.
Explore Pet Grooming.
Pet Grooming courses →I want to start a pet business.
Explore Pet Business.
Pet Business courses →I want to work in rescue and animal welfare.
Explore Rescue, Foster and Shelter Management.
Animal Welfare courses →Not sure yet? Explore all courses
Career & earning potential
Approximate monthly earning potential in India
The following figures are indicative earning ranges for different career paths in the Indian pet industry. Actual earnings can vary based on experience, location, qualifications, specialisation, employer, clientele and business model.
| Career path | Approx. monthly earning potential* |
|---|---|
| Pet Care Professional | ₹15,000 – ₹30,000+ |
| Pet Sitter / Pet Caregiver | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000+ |
| Dog Walker | ₹15,000 – ₹40,000+ |
| Professional Dog Trainer | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Puppy Trainer | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Dog Obedience Trainer | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Canine Behaviour Professional | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Dog Behaviour Consultant | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Professional Pet Groomer | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Senior / Specialist Groomer | ₹40,000 – ₹70,000+ |
| Mobile Pet Groomer | ₹30,000 – ₹70,000+ |
| Pet Boarding Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Kennel / Facility Manager | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Pet Day-Care Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Pet Nutrition Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Canine Fitness Professional | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Dog Handler | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Protection Dog Handler | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Security Dog Handler | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Detection / Sniffer Dog Handler | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Working Dog Trainer | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Therapy / Assistance Dog Professional | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Dog Sports / Agility Trainer | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Animal Welfare Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹50,000+ |
| Shelter / Rescue Manager | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Pet Industry Sales Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Pet Store Professional / Manager | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Pet Business Operations Manager | ₹30,000 – ₹80,000+ |
| Canine Training Instructor | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Pet Industry Trainer / Educator | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Professional Pet Grooming Instructor | ₹30,000 – ₹75,000+ |
| Pet Events Professional | ₹20,000 – ₹60,000+ |
| Pet Media / Content Professional | Variable |
| Pet Product Entrepreneur | Variable |
| Pet Service Entrepreneur | Variable |
| Pet Training Academy Owner | Variable |
| Pet Grooming Business Owner | Variable |
| Pet Boarding / Day-Care Business Owner | Variable |
| Full-Service Pet Business Owner | Variable |
* Important: The earning figures above are indicative ranges and are not guaranteed salaries or income. Actual earnings may vary significantly depending on location, experience, qualifications, specialisation, employer, clientele, reputation, pricing and business model. Independent professionals and business owners may earn substantially more or less depending on their operations and market conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What courses does Dogsvilla Petversity offer?
Petversity offers 48 NICS programmes in companion dog training and behaviour, working dogs, show dogs, pet grooming, pet business and animal welfare.
How long are the courses?
Most programmes are structured as 15-day Foundation, 30-day Advanced or 90-day Specialist programmes. Selected handler programmes have separate course fees.
Can beginners join?
Foundation programmes are intended as the starting point for learners entering a subject area. Advanced and Specialist programmes provide progression where available.
What is the difference between Foundation, Advanced and Specialist courses?
Foundation courses teach a subject from first principles with no prior coursework required. Advanced courses build on Foundation-level skills. Specialist courses are capstone programmes representing the most advanced stage of a pathway.
Is the training hands-on with real dogs?
Yes. Training is hands-on throughout, with 60–70 dogs on campus for practical learning and exposure to multiple breeds, ages and temperaments — not simulations or classroom-only theory.
What training methods are used?
All programmes use science-based, reward-based training methods, led by internationally trained canine training leadership and supported by expert visiting faculty.
How does the package discount work?
Selecting 2 courses gives a 5% discount, 3 courses gives 10%, 4 courses gives 15%, and 5 or more courses gives 20% — calculated automatically in the course catalogue.
Are the earning figures guaranteed?
No. The earning figures are indicative ranges only, not guaranteed salaries or income. Actual earnings vary by location, experience, qualifications, specialisation, employer, clientele, reputation, pricing and business model.
Build your own learning package
You choose the courses. We calculate the package.
Combine programmes from different categories into one learning package. Your package discount is calculated automatically.
- 5%2 courses
- 10%3 courses
- 15%4 courses
- 20%5+ courses