Pet Professional Course
PROGRAM OUTLINE
"The Nitty-Gritty":
- tools & gear
- bonding with new dog
- building trust & compliance through strong leadership
- canine body language
- meeting other dogs
- dog-park etiquette
- working with fears/phobias
- dealing with reactivity/aggression
- U-turn technique
- typical incidents
- correction vs. distraction & praise
- puppy-proofing your home
- living in someone else's space
- the daycare environment
- basic business plan
- licensing & insurance
- marketing/advertising
- meeting clients
- dog screening
- inclement weather policy
- backups for emergency illness
- respecting the home
- follow-up with clients
- dealing with difficult people
- expanding, hiring, training, managing
We have a wonderful network of pet professionals in the city who are accepting "shadows" from our program. This option is available to you if you would like hands-on experience with a positively trained Pet Professional in the city.
What you receive upon completion
- handouts with information summarizing all topics covered in course
- a certificate and wallet card
- access to our Yahoo Group for future support and networking
- 80%+ on the knowledge test and the successful completion of 10 shadowing hours may grant a free lifetime advertisement on our site and client referrals
- Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics
