As a Dog Breeder, you will need to master following:

• administer drugs to facilitate breeding
• administer treatment to animals
• apply animal hygiene practices
• assist animal birth
• assist in transportation of animals
• breed dogs
• care for juvenile animals
• control animal movement
• create animal records
• dispose of dead animals
• maintain animal accommodation
• manage animal biosecurity
• operate farm equipment
• provide first aid to animals
• provide nutrition to animals
• signs of animal illness

More generally, a dog breeder is also versed in:

• animal nutrition
• animal welfare legislation
• health and safety regulations
• maintain professional records
• monitor the welfare of animals

It also helps to know the following:

• advise customers on appropriate pet care
• advise on animal purchase
• advise on animal welfare
• animal behaviour
• animal training
• assess animal behaviour
• assess animal's condition
• assess management of animals
• computerised feeding systems
• implement exercise activities for animals
• maintain welfare of animals during transportation
• promote animal welfare
• train livestock and captive animals
• work with veterinarians
• animal welfare
• provide advice on pet training