Pet Sitting Certificate

Pet Sitting Certificate

Accredited by Open College Network:

A Pet Sitter has a very important role to play in the care of animals. It is really only the type of person who considers that their pet is one of the family that employs one. The Sitter is not only asked to care for a very precious family member but they also have access to and may live in the owner's home. In order to perform their duties it is essential that they have knowledge of a wide range of topics and the purpose of this course to ensure that owners can be assured that their pet sitter is competent and knowledgeable.

Unit 1 Basic legislation, advertising and marketing, records, banking and taxes, advertising

Unit 2 Signs of health, basic veterinary terminology, methods of restraint, first aid, caring for geriatric animals, giving medication

Unit 3 Basic anatomy and physiology (A & P)of the digestive system, basic principles of nutrition, utensils and hygiene, identification of breeds, basic grooming

Unit 4 Basic A&P of reproductive system, normal parturition, hand rearing puppies and kittens, common problems with dogs and cats, signs of normal behaviours, abnormal behaviours and its correction

Unit 5 General care and management of small companion animals, health problems of small animals, infectious diseases of dogs and cats, disinfectants and disinfections

Begins: Anytime
Fee: £300 plus VAT (tax) 15%