Pet Care and Management (Animal Boarders)

About This Course

This course provides participants with an understanding of essential topics in animal care and management, covering a range of topics crucial for professionals working in pet shops, pet care facilities, and related fields. Through a combination of theoretical learning, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care and ensure the well-being of animals. Topics such as regulatory requirements, basic animal care and management, animal health and diseases, as well as practical handling and restraint of different companion animal species such as dog, cat, rabbit, hamster, and guinea pig will be covered. Common pet emergencies will be emphasized to help pet boarders assess critical situations requiring immediate veterinary attention. Strategies will also be provided to prepare them to effectively communicate important information and address client concerns.
Being the officially recognized training provider by the Animal & Veterinary Service (a cluster of National Parks Board), successful completion of this mandatory training in pet welfare and animal management is a prerequisite for licensing applications for pet boarding facilities.