Build your confidence, help reduce the risks of caring for other people's pets, and stand out to pet owners with a vet-endorsed training badge.
Pay upfront or with Afterpay on the secure checkout.
"Doing the Pet Professional Course has given me more confidence as a Pet Minder and I have found that I have gotten more inquiries since doing it and having the badge displayed on my profile. I would definitely recommend it!"
Jolie, Nundah
"Selecting someone in my area who did the Pet Professional Course gave me the peace of mind that I needed, knowing my dog, Lady, was going to be in safe hands"
Kerrie, Greensborough
If a pet escapes, gets hurt or injures someone, you could face a legal claim or council fine. No course can remove every risk, but the right training can help you reduce them.
Learn to handle pet emergencies with confidence and decrease the risk of dog fights, illness, accidents and escapes.
Understand local laws, codes of practice and the standard of care that animal welfare advisors promote.
Understand your value, set boundaries, communicate well with clients and grow a repeat client base.
Whether you're starting out or already caring for pets, you'll get a sound introduction to caring for domestic companion animals in Australia, at your own pace.
Ten practical modules, from preparing your home to handling emergencies and marketing your listing.
Pay upfront or with Afterpay
Enrol Now - $99Exclusive to PetCloud users. Training is optional for sitters on PetCloud.
Create a sitter profile on PetCloud, verify your identity, email and mobile number, and complete a national police check if you'll have access to inside clients' homes. Then list your services and prices, add clear photos, and take a short course like PetCloud's Pet Professional course so you understand pet behaviour, safety and emergencies. Read our guide to becoming a pet sitter.
No formal qualification is required in Australia, but the work carries legal and financial risks. If a pet escapes, gets hurt or injures someone, you could face a legal claim or council fine. PetCloud's Pet Professional Training Course, developed with a veterinarian, can help you reduce those risks. Check your council's dog limits too.
The course covers preparing your home and backyard, basic dog and cat care, diet and feeding, walking dogs responsibly, transporting pets, pet behaviour challenges, separation anxiety, meet and greets and customer service, pet emergencies and first aid for specific problems, what to do if a pet escapes, sitter safety, and local and state laws.
The course costs $99, paid upfront. It's online and self-paced, and takes about 1 hour to complete.
PetCloud's Pet Professional Training Course was developed by Deb Webber, PetCloud's Founder (Cert IV Training & Workplace Assessment, Bachelor of Commerce) who has been a pet owner for 20 years, and run a national pet care service platform for 11 years, in collaboration with Board registered veterinarian Dr Mandy Paterson (B.V.Sc. (Hons), M.Ed., Ph.D.), who served as Principal Scientist at the RSPCA for much of her career. Dr Mandy highly recommends this course for pet sitters and dog walkers.
No, it's faster to complete, and gets you earning sooner. It's a high quality, short practical course, co-created with a Veterinarian, not the longer vocational qualification.
It doesn't replace a hands-on pet first aid course, which is worth adding if you care for pets regularly. It covers pet emergencies, the signs an animal is unwell, moving an injured animal, and first aid for specific problems.
You'll be assigned a digital badge on your PetCloud profile, which shows pet owners you've completed the course and demonstrates your commitment to quality pet care standards. You can also download bonus business templates, including a meet and greet tracker and a pet profile template.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to claim the course as a self-education expense. Check with a registered tax agent.
One of the top ways house sitters, pet sitters and dog walkers get jobs in Australia is PetCloud's Pet Jobs board, where pet owners post the care they need. Sitters can also create a listing on PetCloud with clear photos, their services and the suburbs they cover, and respond quickly to enquiries. Completing the course adds a badge to your profile that helps you stand out.
Sitters on PetCloud set their own prices. PetCloud deducts 20% from the payout to cover hosting, support, advertising, platform maintenance and improvements, and administrative costs. See typical rates on our services and prices page.
Most pet sitters start as sole traders with an ABN. Consider public liability insurance, check your council's rules on dog numbers, create a strong listing, and build repeat clients with great care and regular updates. The course includes business templates to help you get started.
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