Pet Sitting Business Course

Welcome to the NarpsUK Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business Course. This course is a unique and comprehensive online course produced by experts specifically for those wishing to start or who already run their own pet sitting or dog walking business. The course is at present being assessed by Lantra for accreditaion, on completion you will receive a training certificate confirming that you have successfully completed the course either by NarpsUK or once accredited by Lantra.

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• This course will help you to decide if pet sitting is the right career for you
• It will teach you skills to make your business a success using marketing and branding
• It will inform you about how to incorporate booking systems and work scheduling in your business
• It will inform you of which services are offered within pet sitting and what's involved
• It will teach you which contracts and forms are required
• It will give you an insight into Animal Law, Animal Healthcare, Nutrition and Grooming
• On completion you will receive a digital image which you can use on your website and stationery

COURSE MODULES

The course is comprised of the following modules:

• Is a Pet Sitting or Dog Walking Business Right for You?
• Running Your Pet Sitting Business
• Pet Services Offered and What’s Involved
• Branding, Marketing and Advertising
• Governing Your Business and Your Personal Life with Honourable Standards
• Forms and Contracts for Pet Sitting and Dog Walking
• Animal Law & Regulations
• Animal Healthcare
• Nutrition, a Healthy Diet & Grooming

Some other Subjects covered include: Setting Prices, Taking Payment, Initial Consultations, Pet Sitting Insurance, Identifying Dogs, Medication and Vaccinations, Flee Control and Dental Care, Cat Care and  First Aid for Pets.

COURSE DELIVERY

The course is delivered online through the internet. No special software is required, just an internet connection. The course is split into various modules which go through the required teach points and information with an assessment at the end of each module. Once you have completed all the modules there is an overall assessment of the entire course.

The assessments are based on multiple choice answers and a pass rate of 65% is required to pass each module and the final assessment.

COURSE PRE-REQUISITES

The only pre-requisites required for this course are as follows:

• You should have experience in caring for pets — either your own or other peoples’
• Internet Connection in order to take the course
• A love for animals

COURSE DURATION

The course comprises of 9 modules and a Final Assessment. Each module will take on average between 1– 2 hours to complete with an assessment at the end. The Final  Assessment will take around 30 minutes to complete.        

We estimate it will take around 20 hours to complete the course.

You will have 3 months to complete the course once you have signed up.

COURSE FEES

The course is priced at £299 (inc. VAT)

This fee includes access to the online e-learning portal, module assessments, the Final Assessment and also the Certificate once you have completed the course.

NarpsUK members are able to purchase the course at a reduced fee of only £199 (inc. VAT). Why not join NarpsUK today and take advantage of this special offer.

Please fill in your contact telephone number and a course login password and then click on the 'Buy Now' link to pay and start the course. Once you have submitted your payment an email will be sent to you confirming your entrance to the course and you can then come back and log in.

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