Course Overview
Pet sitting and dog walking have always been a demanding job. It is an interesting career that allows you to stay active and happy while working with those wonderful pets and puppies. Who wouldn’t love the joy of being a professional dog walker, a pet sitter, or a dog owner? But it requires sufficient knowledge and skills to do it professionally, especially in a growing pet sitting business.
To be a professional dog walker or manage a successful dog walking service, you need:
- A-Z knowledge about pet care and these incredible beings, including various dog breeds,
- Some essential hacks, and
- A comprehensive idea about this career.
If you want to:
- Start a pet sitting business or dog walking service,
- Brush up your knowledge as a pet sitter, or
- Train your employees,
This Pet Sitting and Dog Walking course is the best choice for you. With engaging content and practical insights, it’s designed to equip you with all the skills needed to thrive in this rewarding field while ensuring the peace of mind of pet owners, whether in sitting in London or elsewhere.
Learning Outcomes
- Preventing your furry friend from high temperature in warm hot months.
- Nutrients to supply pets with food made at home for pet owners.
- The process of caring for rabbits and guinea pigs in pet boarding environments.
- Understanding pet ailments and symptoms for experienced pet sitters.
- Setting up your pet sitting service or dog boarding business with customer support and a trusted pet safety team.
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Assesment
After completing all the modules of the course, your learning will be assessed by an automated multiple choice question exam. You can participate in the Mock Exam prior to commence the course completion Final Exam.
Who is this for?
The Pet Sitting and Dog Walking course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards, making it ideal for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. The course is available for all students, regardless of any academic background. No experience or qualification is required.
Why Should You Choose this Course
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At The Animal Care, we’re committed to helping you become more confident, capable, and informed—whether you’re a pet owner or aspiring to work with animals professionally. Our courses are crafted by experts and cover everything from pet behaviour and nutrition to grooming and first aid.
What sets us apart? You’ll receive CPD-accredited certification at no extra cost, along with lifetime access to all your learning materials. This means you can study at your own pace, revisit content anytime, and gain recognised credentials without added fees.
Thousands of learners trust The Animal Care for reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-follow training that fits into real life. Whether you’re caring for your own dog or cat, or preparing to start a career in animal care, we provide the knowledge and confidence you need to do it well.
Requirements
No previous experience is required to enrol in this course. You can access the course from any kind of e-device anytime, anywhere.
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Career Path
- Dog Walker
Provides daily or regular walks for dogs, ensuring exercise, safety, and basic care while communicating updates and photos to owners.
Salary: £12 – £16 per hour (or £12–£15 per dog per walk); average full-time equivalent around £24,000 – £27,500 per year. - Pet Sitter (Drop-in Visits)
Visits clients’ homes to feed, play with, and care for pets (dogs, cats, or small animals) during short drop-ins while owners are away.
Salary: £13 – £25 per hour (or £10–£20 per visit); can reach higher with multiple pets or additional services. - Overnight Pet Sitter / House Sitter
Stays overnight in clients’ homes to provide 24-hour care, including feeding, walking, and companionship for pets while owners are on holiday.
Salary: £50 per 24-hour stay (or more); self-employed can earn £600–£800+ per week during busy periods. - Dog Day Care Assistant / Attendant
Supervises groups of dogs in a daycare setting, managing playtime, behaviour, feeding, and ensuring a safe, enriching environment.
Salary: £12 – £15 per hour; full-time roles around £22,000 – £28,000 per year. - Self-Employed Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Business Owner
Runs your own independent service offering dog walking, pet sitting, boarding, or combined packages, often building a client base through apps, websites, or local marketing.
Salary: Highly variable – £20,000 – £40,000+ per year (top earners exceed £50,000 with a large client list and extra services like grooming or transport). - Pet Care Franchise Operator or Senior Pet Carer
Joins or manages a franchise (e.g., Petpals, We Love Pets) providing professional dog walking and pet sitting services, often with training, insurance support, and established branding.
Salary: £25,000 – £35,000+ (franchise owners can earn more through business growth; employed senior roles around £13–£16 per hour plus bonuses).
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Diploma | |||
| Introduction to Pet Sitting | 00:11:00 | ||
| The Importance of Safety | 00:10:00 | ||
| Dog Walking | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 02: Service | |||
| Pre-Service Visit | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 03: Responsibilities | |||
| Forms and Record Keeping | 00:08:00 | ||
| Pet Sitting Duties & Time Allocation | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 04: Safety and Food | |||
| The Importance of Securing Animals During Transport | 00:12:00 | ||
| What kind of food will you choose for your pets? | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 05: Pet in High Temperature | |||
| Preventing your pet from high temperature in warm hot months | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 06: Nutrients and Quality Food | |||
| Nutrients to Supply Pets with Food Made at Homes | 01:00:00 | ||
| Tips to Make Excellent Quality Food | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 07: Fish Rabbits Guinea Pigs, Reptiles, Lizards and Turtles | |||
| Classification of Fish | 00:24:00 | ||
| The Process of Caring for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs | 00:13:00 | ||
| REPTILES, LIZARDS AND TURTLES | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 08: Care for Birds | |||
| Birds Care | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 09: Ailments, Symptoms and Emergency Care | |||
| Understanding Pets Ailments and Symptoms | 00:15:00 | ||
| Emergency Care | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 10: Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Business | |||
| Setting up your Pet Sitting and Dog Walking business | 00:18:00 | ||
| Marketing Strategies | 00:08:00 | ||
| Pricing & Costs | 00:12:00 | ||
| Order Your Certificate | |||
| Order Your Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed this course, you can obtain the Digital (PDF) Certificate for only £4.99. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post for only £9.99 (FREE POSTAGE). With these affordable pricing on certificates, we’re also offering the PDF Transcript for £2.99.
Also, you can have your printed transcript delivered by post for only £7.99 (FREE POSTAGE). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this course is suitable for beginners. It is designed to guide learners step by step, making it accessible even if you have no prior knowledge or experience. The content starts with foundational concepts and gradually progresses to more detailed topics.
Many of our animal care courses include credentials from recognised institutions or industry partners. While they may not replace formal veterinary qualifications, they are widely respected by employers in animal shelters, kennels, and pet care businesses
This course helps build relevant knowledge and confidence that can support career development, professional upskilling, or personal interest. It is suitable for learners who want to improve their understanding, enhance employability, or gain practical insight related to the subject area.
No previous experience is required. Our beginner-friendly courses are designed for anyone with a passion for working with animals. You’ll gain practical knowledge and confidence through structured, easy-to-follow modules.
Absolutely. Our courses are built to provide real-world skills that employers value. Whether you’re aiming to become a kennel assistant, pet groomer, or animal behaviourist, our programmes help you take the first steps towards a rewarding career in animal care.
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