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Serving Parts of Burlington County, NJ
Accredited Courses
Courses by Pet Sitters International, FearFree, ProTrainings & FetchFind
February 9, 2021
Canine Behavior & Communication
What is normal canine behavior including calming signals, predatory motor patterns, canine scent & sound communication and why and when dogs bark. Also touches on types of aggression, what resource guarding is and neutral, friendly & fearful body language.
January 30, 2021
Canine Development
Learn about all life stages of the canine starting with the neonatal period ending with the senior period. Also includes stages of socialization, juvenile, adolescence & maturity. Touches on domestication of canines.
January 28, 2021
Canine Health & Wellness
This course starts out by teaching common canine health issues such as parasites to kennel cough and heatstroke. It gives insight to foods & substances that are dangerous to dogs along with identifying when a trip to the vet is necessary. Also includes how to give a dog a pill, liquid medicine and guide to essential vaccines.
February 2, 2021
Cat Care Specialist
Covers the basics of feline behavior & body language as well as feline health & wellness. Gives insight on protocol in order to prevent cats in your care from escaping. Should they accidently still do, the steps to take to locate and return them home safely are stated.
January 23, 2021
Dog Breeds 101
Know which breed is what by determining it based on their appearance. Teaches what AKC group each popular breed is from which helps understand specifics of behavior to expect from that breed. Being educated on breed characteristics is emphasized in this course as it will guide you on how to meet each dog's specific needs according to their breed.
January 25, 2021
Dog Care Specialist
Similar to the cat care specialist course, the dog care specialist course teaches basics of canine behavior & body language as well as canine health & wellness. Be alert of how to handle if a dog is trying to "door dart" or escape and what to do in the event if they should escape.
January 25, 2021
Equipment 101
This course covers all of the different types of dog collars, leashes, harnesses & muzzles and how to use them properly. Also teaches how a carabiner can be a perfect tool for the pet sitter in certain situations. Lastly, it defines the pros and cons of crating a dog and how to determine which type & size of crate is right for your dog.
February 19, 2021
Feline Fundamentals
Explains the "ABC's" of a cat, starting with their five senses and how this helps identify common health problems in cats. The course then delves into how to properly greet a cat and how cats interact/communicate with other cats and dogs. Educates pet professionals on dangerous foods/toxins to cats as well as how to perform a nose-to-tail wellness check.
June 19, 2021
Pet Care Basics for Professional Pet Sitters
Starts out by defining pet sitting and what is required to be a professional pet sitter including: insurance & bonding, a service contract/agreement, membership with a professional organization and highly recommends a pet first aid course. Emphasizes the importance of what services should always be completed at a visit.
July 16, 2024
Pet First Aid & CPCR/ProPetHero by ProTrainings
This course covers so much material in its' eleven modules. It begins with describing basic pet safety and performing a head-to-tail exam. Teaches how to properly bandage a cut/wound, treat bug bites & bee stings to what to do in a situation where a dog/cat is in hypo- or hyperthermia. It covers includes how to correctly stabilize the animal's body to transport to prevent further injury and how to reverse possible poisoning on the way to the emergency vet. Lastly, it includes the procedures for performing rescue breathing and CPCR. The course also comes with a printable sheet on what items are essential to make up an excellent pet first aid kit.
September 26, 2022
Disaster Planning for Professional Pet Sitters
This course from Pet Sitters International teaches the pet sitter to be ready for a natural disaster whether they are in the pet sitters care at the time of the disaster and also how to educate clients on the importance of an emergency evacuation plan. Taught by pet safety crusader Denise Fleck, the curriculum is centered around the three important categories comprising of ready, react and recover. From something as simple as a power outage or winter storm to a more dangerous threat such as a fire, tornado, earthquake or even a civil uprising, Denise walks the pet sitter through how to be ready, react and recover from each disaster.
May 1, 2023
Rabbit & Pocket Pet First Aid and Care for Pet-Care Professionals
From rabbits to the exotic sugar glider, this course introduces basic care for all "pocket" pets/critters also including hamsters, guinea pigs, rats, mice, gerbils, hedgehogs and chinchillas. Proper diet, environment and temperatures are taught for each of these species ensuring they have the best life possible as your pet. It also teaches the signs and symptoms when these animals are in distress or not feeling well making it easy for your pet sitter to know when a vet visit is needed.
January 27, 2024
Preventing Pet Poisoning from Household Products
ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center's Veterinary Assistant/Team Leader Devon Davis introduces you with important information about clients' pets to have on file such as age, weight, health complications and vaccine status in case of a household product poisoning. From toilet bowl and drain cleaners to bleach disinfectants and sanitizers, Devon walks you through the severity of toxicity of each. Human medications, makeup, certain highly toxic plants & marijuana are other common household products discussed as well as symptoms to watch for if a pet has gotten into one. Some can have a solution with a simple dilution while others require an immediate vet visit depending on type and amount consumed.
October 22, 2024
Dog Training Basics Every Pet Sitter Should Know
A wonderful course by Lindsey Paige, CPDT-KA and professional pet sitter/dog walker herself. As a pet sitter, there are situations in which we can come up with a solution and then there are others that are beyond our control. Lindsey teaches how to train and implement the "Touch Cue" with a client's dog, important techniques when greeting dogs to ensure the relationship starts off on the right "paw," understand the do's and don'ts of crate management and lastly, when and how to educate a client when it is time to call upon another professional if you are not comfortable with a dog's behavior.
October 22, 2024
Pet Transportation Tips for Pet Sitters
This course briefly discusses why it is so important to contain and restrain your pet when transporting them in a vehicle. Having your pet loose while operating a motor vehicle can result in distracted driving which can lead to very detrimental and fatal accidents. It goes over products that are distraction prevention vs. crash protection. Crash protection products are 100% tested, certified and recognized as products that will minimize injury the most in the event of an auto accident. You can visit www.centerforpetsafety.org to browse a list of certified restraint products for your pets. While these products are a bit more expensive than other products, it is well worth the investment in the long run!