EDUCATION
Force-Free Pet Care Certification Workshop A Four-Day Workshop in Tampa, Florida
with Niki Tudge, Angelica Steinker, Rebekah King and Melody McMichael
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Thursday, May 19, 2016 9 a.m. (EDT) - Sunday, May 22, 2016 5:30 p.m. (EDT) Working and Auditor Spots Available
rofessional pet care requires knowledge, skills, individual competency and a high level of responsibility, and this four-day workshop has been designed to provide attendees with just that. The workshop will cover all the necessary skills they will need to become a Certified Pet Care Technician (CPCT) and more.
s How Pets Learn - includes Key Topics Covered
Working Registrants: To achieve your CPCT designation you will need to successfully complete all the hands-on components of Become a Certified Pet the program over the four days, culminating with a final open Care Technician book multiple choice test on day four. at this four-day Auditors:You will be required to complete the hands-on workshop components of the workshop, submit video evidence within 30 days of the workshop, and successfully pass the open book online multiple choice test.
a detailed overview of operant and respondent condi© Can Stock Photo/gurinaleksandr tioning with hands-on examples and video analysis. s Canine Behavior and Social Communication - learning the language of dogs and understanding the canine social behavior and communication systems; learning about affiliative and agonistic communication and passive and active appeasement behaviors; understanding dog bite inhibition and bite thresholds. s Canine and Feline Anatomy and Physiology - a study of dog and cat anatomy and important components of their physiology. s Canine and Feline Health and Handling - includes common canine and feline health issues, vaccination protocols and important daily and emergency handling skills. s Pet First Aid and Emergency Protocols - a very detailed module that covers in depth the many potential emergency situations you may, through first aid, need to manage prior to a pet in your care being attended to by a veterinarian. s Pet Care Tools, Equipment, Toys and Supplies - learning how to identify appropriate equipment and use it safely, as well as more practical applications, e.g. desensitization protocols. s Consent and Preference Testing - Anyone can talk to dogs and you will learn to read canine body language to effectively communicate with them. Using consent and preference testing you can create an effective non-verbal communication system which empowers dogs to say yes or no to simple questions. Using these methods you can positively engage with the pets you are caring for in a fun and interactive manner. s Pet Care Policies and Protocols – Learn about pet care service standards, operating protocols and procedures to support a high quality and ethical pet care business. s Bonus Module: Bump Start Your Business – This module covers the key and critical skills required for growth with an overview of how to create a simple but effective marketing plan. 14
Certification Process
BARKS from the Guild/March 2016
CEUs: PPAB 12/CCPDT/IAABC More information and online registration: www.petprofessionalguild.com/event-2078962
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