The 10 Pet Training Certifications Our Employees Master
Click on each training module to see what each is about.
Canine Behavior & Communication
- What is Normal Behavior?
- How to Deal with Barking
- Reading Body Language in a Neutral or Friendly Dog
- Calming Signals
- Fear, Anxiety, & Phobia Defined
- Predatory Motor Patterns
- Arousal & Threshold
- Reading Body Language in a Fearful Dog
- What is Sociability?
- Aggression 101
- What is Socialization?
- Guide to Aggression Types
- Reading Body Language of Arousal & Aggression
- Canine Scent Communication
- Defining Dominance
- Canine Sound Communication
- What is Resource Guarding?
- Anthropomorphism: What is It & Why Does It Matter?
- Why Dogs Bark
Dog Breeds 101
- Why Know the Breed?
- The Hound Group
- The Herding Group
- Top 10 Dog Breeds
- The Working Group
- The Toy Group
- A Quick Guide to Breed Groups
- The Terrier Group
- The Nonsporting Group
- The Sporting Group
PCPSI Training
- Mission and Values
- Our Service Area
- How Appointments Are Scheduled
- New Client Meetings
- Existing Client Meetings
- Sitter Meetings
- Providing Service
- Communication with Clients
- Dog Behavior, Protocols & Best Practices
- Cat Behavior, Protocols & Best Practices
Canine Development
- Domestication
- The Socialization Period
- The Neonatal Period
- The Juvenile Period
- The Transition Period
- Adolescence
- Maturity
- The Senior Period
Feline Fundamentals
- The ABCs of C-A-T
- If You’re Bitten or Scratched
- Nose-to-Tail Wellness Check
- Insights Into the 5 Feline Senses
- How to Break Up a Cat Fight
- Administering Medication: Pills
- How to Properly Greet a Cat
- Towel-Wrapping Techniques
- Administering Liquid Medicine
- Cat-Human Communication
- Proper Litter Box Cleaning
- When to Take a Cat to the Vet
- Cat-Cat Communication
- Litter Box Types
- How to Trim a Cat’s Nails
- Cat-Dog Communication
- All About Hairballs
- Safe Car Transportation
- Cat Face Geometry Theory
- Tips for Proper Food Storage
- Tips for Cats in Hotel Stays
Canine Health & Wellness
- Foods That Are Dangerous to Dogs
- Common Canine Health Problems
- Bloat
- Heatstroke
- Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease
- Intestinal Parasites
- External Parasites
- Common Zoonotic Diseases
- Heartworm Basics
- Administering Medication: Pills
- Administering Liquid Medicine
- Subcutaneous Injections
- When to Take a Dog to the Vet
- Guide to Canine Vaccines
- How to Trim a Dog’s Nails
- How to Brush a Dog’s Teeth
Equipment 101
- Collars
- Harnesses
- Carabiners
- Leashes
- Muzzles
- Crates
Bite Prevention
- Bite Levels: What They Are & What They Mean
- Reading Body Language in a Fearful Dog
- Safe Greetings
- Reading Body Language of Arousal & Aggression
- Arousal & Threshold
- When the Worst Happens: What to Do If a Bite Occurs
Intro to Safe Handling
- Intro to Safe Handling
- Safe Handling: Equipment
- How to Hold a Leash
Dog Walking Visit 101
- Writing Great Visit Notes
- Top 10 Tips: Perfect Visit
- Encountering Off-Leash Dogs
- Dog Walker’s Toolkit
- Doorway Management