Course description
Dog Walking and Pet Sitting - How to Start Your Own Business
This two day theory based programme is designed to guide those wishing to set up a Dog Walking and Pet Sitting business. It will provide participants with the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to give them the confidence to start a business and communicate with clients.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
By making a booking you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Participants will receive a course handbook and a Writtle University College Certificate of Attendance on completion of the course
Training Course Content
- Day one covers self-evaluation, market research, marketing, defining services, price setting, training requirements, legislation, insurance, health and safety, occupational standards, terms and conditions, documentation and record keeping.
- Day two includes a practical approach to facing clients, day to day procedures, animal health and safety, use of equipment, scheduling a typical day and factors which can effect dog walking/management.
We will also touch on home-boarding, housesitting and future training needs.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
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