Why choose a professional dog walker and pet sitter?
Our clients benefit from all our education!
They get the latest information and science in pet care, competent pet care providers to handle any situation, and an extensive referral network to other providers like veterinarians, canine behavior consultants, and dog trainers.
Certified Professional Pet Sitters (CPPS)
Certified Professional Pet Sitters from PSI spend up to 6 months studying pet care of pets, livestock, exotic pets, birds, animal first aid, various parasites, diseases, sanitation methods, and pass a comprehensive 400+ question exam, and earn 30 CEUs every three years to renew certification.
Certified Dog Walkers (CDW)
Certified Dog Walkers from the DogNostics Dog Walking Academy pass a hands-on practical exam handling single and multiple dogs safely and a comprehensive written exam of 100+ multiple choice and essay questions.
Professional Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters also:
Pledge to use only humane training approaches. (Force Free methods, no shock collars, choke collars, prong collars or any equipment that causes pain.)
Pledge to adhere to ethical business practices.
Follow business guidelines for legal and ethical issues, pet loss, disaster planning, marketing, etc.