Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Diploma

If you’re an animal lover and interested in creating and running a professional pet sitting and walking business, this course is just for you!

Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Course Description

This Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Diploma course aims at teaching you the skills required to run a pet sitting and dog walking business. This course is very useful to understand the importance of dog walking, how to put together a first aid kit, deal with open wounds and how to improvise various things when necessary. In addition to that, learn about providing natural and optimal mental and physical stimulation for pets as well as explore emergency procedures and security standards.

Besides, understand various aspects of walking canines including equipment, legal concerns, managing emotional and hyperactive dogs and understanding aggressiveness in dogs.

Pet Sitting and Dog walking Course Design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

• Video lessons
• Online study materials
• Mock exams
• Multiple-choice assessment

Method of Assessment

To assess your learning, you have to participate in an automated multiple choice question exam. You have to score at least 60% to pass the exam and to qualify for CPD accredited certificates. After passing the exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate.

In addition, to enhance the depth of your knowledge regarding the course and further assess your learning, you are advised to complete the assignment questions provided at the end of the course, which you can complete anytime you wish. After submitting the assignment, our expert tutor will assess your assignment and will give you feedback on your performance.

Certification

CPD Certification from Thames College

After successfully completing the MCQ assessment, you will qualify for the CPD Certificate from Thames College, as proof of your continued professional development. Certification is available in PDF format, at the cost of £9, or a hard copy can be sent to you via post, at the cost of £15.

Why Study This Pet Sitting and Dog walking course?

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge. The Pet Sitting and Dog Walking course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.