Credentials
including Training, Certification
and Memberships:
In order to deliver
the best care possible for your pets, we are:
1.
Accredited Pet
Sitter, 2005 & 2010 We
were the first Canadian pet sitter to complete the new program with Pet
Sitters International. We are
very excited to have completed this comprehensive program and feel that
it added to what we offer to our clients.
The educational coursework included animal behavior, health and
nutrition, pet first aid, and many other topics related to care of pets.
To view the certificate:
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As
graduates are considered to be less of an insurance risk this
certification is recognized by the insurance provider, and as a result
we receive a discount on our annual premium.
2.
The
following two accreditations are from the previous program offered
through PSI. Accredited
Pet Sitting Technician
and Advanced
Pet Sitting Technician(program content is listed below*).
3.
Associate
(clinical) member of
the International Association of Animal Behaviour
Consultants. We
are working towards certification specializing in both canine and feline
behaviour. Associate members are
consultants in practice, on the path to Certified membership.
4.
An Accredited
Professional, Bronze Level with the All Canadian Pet Services
Network.
5.
Certified
with the Professional Dog Walker's Association. This included
proof of first aid, dog handling experience, etc.
6.
Prepared
and have an emergency plan in place.
7.
Trained
in pet first aid.
Our latest training was St. John Ambulance's Pet First Aid course,
October 18, 2008. We also took Pet Tech, Inc's, 8-hour Pet Saver workshop in July
2006. We
carry a first aid kit and have pet crates for
transportation of pets. We also carry a cell phone for safety and client
convenience.
8.
Member
of Pet Sitters International (PSI), All Canadian Pet Services Network (ACPSN)
and a number of other professional business
organizations.
9.
Fully
insured
and bonded in providing pet services.
10.
Experienced
in obedience training of dogs.
11.
Continuing
with additional training - always learning more.
12.
Licensed
with the City of Winnipeg.
13.
Certificate
in Project Management, 2003 - Red River College
* We also
completed the earlier programs from PSI prior to 2005. The syllabus
follows.
Accredited Pet Sitting
Technician program content:
-
Quality Standards
for Excellence
-
Emergency/Disaster Planning
guideline
-
Animal Handling & Restraint Proper handling and restraint techniques for various types of
animals without causing undue discomfort or harm, including equipment used.
-
Animal First Aid Symptoms of the most common animal medical emergencies, administering CPR
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Bandages & Dressings Basic techniques for bandaging, dressing and re-dressing wounds
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Animal Lore and Mythology
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Animal Behaviour and
Intelligence Animal psychology, stimulus-reinforcement theory, training techniques,
socialization, behaviour modification
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Care of Older Animals Includes nutrition and exercise, effects of aging on body systems
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Sanitation Importance of sanitation, creating a sanitary environment for animals
-
Guide to Medical
Terminology Medical vocabulary for the veterinary office
