Online Class: Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $30.00 Course with Certificate & CEUs = $55.00 |
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 Course Description This is a guide to the ins and outs of starting and maintaining a successful pet sitting and pet walking service. Pet sitting and pet walking businesses were almost unheard of a generation ago, but today they are in every major city and most towns. Today's pet owners treat their pets like members of the family and want them to be comfortable, happy and well-exercised. Unfortunately, our busy lifestyles make it difficult for many of us to be able to give our pets everything they need, particularly with demanding work schedules keeping us from being available during the day like we would like. Pet walkers and pet sitters give pet owners the ideal solution by providing professional care and companionship for their pets during the hours they can't be there. If you're an animal lover, you may have considered this rewarding career path, but it isn't for everyone. You'll also have to have a good head for business, organization skills, dedication and the ability to handle crisis situations with calm and professionalism. There is a great deal to know about running your own business as well – it's not just about your interaction with the animals. It's about working with your human clients, managing a budget and understanding marketing and a business plan. This course will give you the bones of what to expect and point you in the direction of the resources you'll need to set up your fledgling pet sitting and/or pet walking business. If you read this and know that it's the right job for you, you'll soon be on the way to a career you love!
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: Is a Pet Care Business Right for You?Evaluating your motivation and talents thoroughly before moving forward on a pet sitting or dog walking business can save you lots of headaches and great deal of time and money invested in what might not be the right business for you.
| Lesson 2: Preparation & TrainingYou need to be fully prepared and have the proper training before you even think about putting together a business as a pet sitter or dog walker. | Lesson 3: Business Plans & Protecting YourselfA business plan is a roadmap leading from where you are now to where you want to be with your business. It is essential to have a business plan if you will need to borrow money from a lender for your dog walking or pet sitting business; however, even if y | Lesson 4: Professional OrganizationSetting up a formalized fee schedule and organizing your schedule so that there are no mix-ups and you don't run late, leaving clients in a bind, are all part of being professional and reliable.
| Lesson 5: Forms Every Pet Sitter & Dog Walker Should HaveThere are numerous forms that you should make on your computer or have made at a print shop so that they look professional and are easy to read and use. | Lesson 6: Equipping Yourself and Your VehicleThis lesson will review how to properly outfit yourself and your car and have the proper gear for any pet care assignment.
| Lesson 7: Marketing Your Pet Sitting/Dog Walking ServiceMarketing your business effectively is crucial to your success. | Lesson 8: Meeting Your ClientsAs a dog walker or pet sitter, you'll have two very different types of client to impress – the individuals who are hiring you and their cherished pets.The initial meeting between you and your potential clients is crucial.
| Lesson 9: Success Tips for Dog Walkers and Pet SittersThis lesson provides you with some tried and true rules to keep in mind to simplify things for you.
| Lesson 10: Keeping it PersonalYou can develop personal relationships with all your clients while still being a professional.
| Lesson 11: Handling Difficult ClientsYou will inevitably run into a difficult client. Whether it is over a billing dispute or something serious such as how you handled an emergency situation, you must know how to deal with an irate or dissatisfied customer appropriately | Lesson 12: When You're Ready to Grow!Expansion requires a great deal of commitment and planning. It's crucial to plan carefully and handle the process properly for successful growth.
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Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
Certificates may be awarded by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student merit.
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Official awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers
to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 7550131 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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