This course is included with the CPS-DW Pet Sitter Certification Course and the Team Training Page.
Fundamental Pet Sitter Knowledge
Understanding Dog Aggression & Reactivity (Video)
Unsafe Training Methods You Should Avoid
Bloat: Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention (Video)
Blockages: Symptoms and Prevention (Video)
Litter Box Problems: Causes and Management
Understanding the World from a Cat’s Point of View
The PPCA Code of Ethics
Quiz #1 – Fundamental Pet Sitter Knowledge
How to Conduct Efficient and Successful Meet & Greets
An Introduction to Meet & Greets (Audio)
Avoiding Common Pitfalls (Audio)
Example Meet & Greet Checklists (Audio)
Preparing for The Meet & Greet (Audio)
Meet & Greet Script – Part I (Audio)
Meet & Greet Script – Part II (Audio)
Meet & Greet Script – Part III (Audio)
Asking About a Pet’s Medical Issues (Video)
Asking About a Pet’s Medications (Video)
Asking About Aggression and Reactivity Issues (Video)
Leashes, Harness, and Going for a Practice Walk (Video)
How to Assess Aggression Issues by “Setting up the door” (Video)
Setting Up Access to The Client’s Home (Video)
Closing the Meet & Greet
Quiz #2 – How To Meet With Clients
How to Complete Pet Sitting Visits
Starting Your Visit and Reviewing Client Notes
Safe Dog Walks and Backyard Playtime
Mealtimes and Water
Proper Litter Box Cleaning
House Sitting Duties
How To Write a Great Client Update
Wrapping Up the Visit Like a Pro
Quiz #3 – How to Complete Pet Sitting Visits
How to Make Sure You Administer Medication Correctly – Every Time
Gathering Medical Information (Video)
What to Do If You Make a Mistake When Administering Medications (Video)
How to Fill Out a Medication Chart (Video)
An Easy Method for Preventing Mistakes at Visits (Video)
Quiz #4 – How to Make Sure You Administer Medication Correctly – Every Time
Dog Walking Safety
Dog Walking Safety 101 (Video)
Leash & Harness Safety
Avoiding Problems and Triggers During Dog Walks
Encountering Off Leash Dogs (Video)
How To Stop A Dog Fight (Video)
Hot Weather Safety (Video)
Cold Weather Safety (Video)
The Importance of Letting a Dog Sniff While Out for a Walk
Quiz #5 – Dog Walking Safety
All You Need To Know About Keys
Coding and Tracking Keys (Video)
How to Get Keys or Fobs From Clients (Video)
Equipment 101
A Complete List of Supplies For Pet Sitters
Key Carabiner, Key Tags, Key Labels, and Lockboxes (Video)
Optional Dog Horn / Air Horn
Optional Dog Treats
Optional Lockboxes
What Should Be In Your First Aid Kit
Laser Pointers, Feather Toys, and OCD in Cats (Video)
A Handy Flashlight (Video)
How Enzymatic Cleaners Work
Quiz #6 – Equipment
Review and Feedback
Review and Feedback