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Do you know someone passionate about animals who wants to learn about the importance of pet ownership and make a bit of money? Look no further than the WHS Pet Sitting course!

We’ll teach you everything you need to know about keeping a pet safe, healthy, and happy – whether you’re looking after your own pet at home or caring for someone else’s.

We have worked with different WHS departments such as behaviour, animal care, clinic, and investigations and emergency response to create a comprehensive class filled with all the knowledge and skills you need to be a responsible pet owner.

What you’ll learn:

  • About the WHS
  • The Five Freedoms
  • Different basic and emotional needs each animal requires (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, and hamsters)
  • How to put on training tools, such as a gentle leader, harness, and demi harness
  • How to read an animal’s body language
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Different emergency situations they may encounter and how to react
  • Signs an animal might be sick or injured
  • What to do if you cut your animals nails too short
  • Signs of heat stroke in an animal
  • What to do if your animal is choking
  • What to do if your animal is having a seizure
  • Steps you should take if you think an animal is being mistreated
  • And so much more! Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course

2025 CLASSES

March 8th

June 21st

September 20th

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: 45 Hurst Way (Education Classroom)

Age Requirement: The WHS Pet Sitting Course is for all ages (children 11 and under should be accompanied by a guardian).

Group Size: 20 people per class.

Please register 2 weeks in advance for the course.