Pet Sitter Course
In the Georgian Triangle Humane Society-endorsed PET SITTER COURSE you will learn about the role of the pet sitter, basic animal care and first aid, how to market your new pet sitting business.
Course curriculum
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1
Welcome
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Introduction
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About the Pet Sitter Course
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Disclaimer
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GTHS Pre-Course Survey
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Introduction to Becoming a Pet Sitter
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Welcome
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Adventures in Pet Sitting - The Good
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Adventures in Pet Sitting - The Bad
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What kind of Pet Sitter are you?
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Know Your skills
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Paws for a Pro: What Happens to Unwanted Pets?
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Paws for a Pro: Take a tour of Carroll's Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
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10 Questions You Need to Answer
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Download the GTHS Worksheets
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Role of the Pet Sitter
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Introduction
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Key Qualifications
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Basic Dog & Puppy Care
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Introduction
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Basic Care
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Having a Puppy
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Exercise
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Paws for a Pro: What is Loose Leash Walking?
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Loose Leash Walking
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Grooming
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Brushing a Dog
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Other Care Items
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Bathing a Dog
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Daily Wellness Check for Dogs
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Optional Video: Trimming Nails
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Optional Video: Brushing Teeth
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Optional Video: Ear Cleaning
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Dog Behaviours
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Paws for a Pro: Why is Training Your Dog Important?
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Summary
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Daily Wellness Check Review
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Paws for a Pro: Visit the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society
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Additional Resources
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Blooper!
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Basic Cat & Kitten Care
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Introduction
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How Much Care Does a Cat Need?
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Exercise
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Grooming
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Handling
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The Litter Box
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Other Care Items
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Daily Wellness Check for Cats
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Kittens
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Summary
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Daily Wellness Check Review
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Additional Resources
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Exam
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Mid-Term Exam
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Basic Pet First Aid
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Introduction to Pet First Aid
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How to Examine an Injured Animal
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Paws for a Pro: Meet a Vet
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Preparing for an Emergency
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Additional Resources
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Home Visits
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Introduction
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Home Visit Expectations
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The Typical Home Visit
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Home Visit Scenarios
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Additional Resources
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9
Marketing Yourself as a Pet Sitter
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Introduction
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Create a Marketing Plan
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Name Your Business
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Advertising for yourself
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Creating a Website
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Marketing & Advertising
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Summary
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Blooper!
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Download the GTHS Worksheet
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Meet a Professional Pet Sitter
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Interview with a Pet Sitter
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Closing Messages
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A Message from the GTHS Executive Director
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GTHS Post-Course Survey
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Congratulations! You're a Certified Pet Sitter!
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12
Exam
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Final Exam
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Reviews
Hear what our students think about the Pet Sitter Course
GTHS Pet Sitter Course
Samantha Vanden Heuvel
I loved the course, I was very educational and fun!
I loved the course, I was very educational and fun!
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Adele Herbert
I learnt alot from it and it was fun I made my own buisess
I learnt alot from it and it was fun I made my own buisess
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Leya Hamelin
My daughter did this course on her own time and successfully completed it. She was so proud of her accomplishment. It was really easy to follow with the vid...
Read MoreMy daughter did this course on her own time and successfully completed it. She was so proud of her accomplishment. It was really easy to follow with the videos and the downloads. The tools that are supplied to move forward with pet sitting are excellent. I would highly recommend this course.
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julie weber
This has taught me so much about Dogs/Cats! I am totally going to tell all of my friends about it! THANKS!
This has taught me so much about Dogs/Cats! I am totally going to tell all of my friends about it! THANKS!
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Elisabeth Alfing-Marchl
This course was so much fun!
This course was so much fun!
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Olivia Nasso
The course had so much great information for anyone that is interested in learning more about pet sitting and marketing.
The course had so much great information for anyone that is interested in learning more about pet sitting and marketing.
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