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Pet Sitting Certificate
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Pet Sitting Certificate

A course suitable for anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge as a pet sitter
Last updated 2/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn about the realities of being a pet sitter
  • Become competent in the transportation and handling of a variety of pet species
  • Understand the key health and welfare aspects related to a variety of pet species
  • Learn the essential Pet First Aid information relevant to pet sitting

Course content

1 section10 lectures3h 27m total length
  • Chapter 1 Health & Safety12:18

    Master health and safety for pet sitting, covering risk aware, pre service visits, hygiene, animal behavior cues, and safety protocols to protect you and pets.

  • Health & Safety Quiz
  • Chapter 2 Pet Sitting11:00

    Learn the key duties of a professional pet sitter, including in-home visits, dog walking, and medication administration. Plan flexible schedules, pricing, and safety for multi-pet households and exotic pets.

  • Pet Sitting Quiz
  • Chapter 3 Pet Transport7:59

    Learn to transport pets safely by choosing suitable vehicles, securing animals in crates or guards, maintaining hygiene and ventilation, and understanding pet taxi insurance and pricing.

  • Pet Transport Quiz
  • Chapter 4 Animal Handling15:02

    Learn safe, front-on approaches to handling a variety of pets with calm voice cues, patient timing, and species-specific techniques for cats, dogs, birds, and more.

  • Animal Handling Quiz
  • Chapter 5 Dog Care27:19

    Learn essential dog care covering nutrition, health, breed types, exercise, training, and the key dog laws and welfare regulations every pet professional must know.

  • Dog Care Quiz
  • Chapter 6 Cat Care17:45

    Explore cat care fundamentals, from breeds and health to nutrition, feeding, litter tray care, outdoor safety with a harness, grooming, and recognizing illness signs for professional care.

  • Cat Care Quiz
  • Chapter 7 Small Mammal Care34:46

    Master the essentials of small mammal care for rabbits, guinea pigs, and rodents, covering housing, dust-free bedding, hay-based nutrition, grooming, exercise, and recognizing health signs.

  • Small Mammal Care Quiz
  • Chapter 8 Caring for Reptiles, Birds and Fish35:21

    Master care for reptiles, birds, and fish, covering housing, temperatures, hydration, and feeding. Learn taming, handling, and client-specific requirements for a professional pet sitter.

  • Caring for Reptiles, Birds and Fish Quiz
  • Chapter 9 Pet Health & Welfare19:05

    Learn to safeguard pet health and welfare by recognizing common illnesses, voicing concerns to clients, and applying isolation, vaccination, and veterinary guidance to protect dogs and cats in your care.

  • Pet Health & Welfare Quiz
  • Chapter 10 Pet First Aid26:33

    Master essential pet first aid basics for professionals, including safety, airway assessment, bleeding control, shock management, CPR basics, seizure and heat stroke awareness, and assembling a first aid kit.

  • Pet First Aid Quiz

Requirements

  • No previous experience or qualifications needed
  • Anyone thinking of setting up and running their own pet business should have a passion for animal welfare and good people skills

Description

This course is  perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their knowledge and skills as a pet sitter. Learn about the realities of being a pet sitter, and become competent in the care, health and welfare of a variety of pet species. It includes information on UK pet legislation. This course comprises of Module 2 of the Professional Pet Sitting Diploma.

Who this course is for:

  • A course suitable for anyone wishing to enhance their knowledge and skills as a pet sitter
  • This course comprises of Module 2 of the Professional Pet Sitting Diploma.