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NAPPS University

NAPPS Certification Course

The NAPPS Certification Course is a broad-range and in-depth self-paced course covering all topics relevant to pet sitting, including pet care, health, nutrition and behavior for a variety of animals. It also includes business development and management, pet safety and a complete pet first aid course. The NAPPS Certification acknowledges that the pet sitter is a serious professional who has obtained a high level of expertise through his/her study. Once you have purchased the course, you will receive immediate access to begin taking the course. The deadline to complete the NAPPS Certification Course is 6-months (from date of purchase).

Cost - $245.00 NAPPS Member / $395.00 Non-Member

Non-Members must create a free account before starting the Course.

You can create a Non-Member account here.

Once you complete and submit the entire course/exam, you will be notified via email of your results. Successful completion of the NAPPS Certification (a passing overall score of 75% or better must be obtained), if you do not pass the course/exam, you are eligible to re-take the course/exam one additional time at no cost.

Benefits of Certification include:

  • The knowledge that you gain will enhance your skills
  • An advantage over your competition because you are a trained pet sitter
  • The completion of the Pet First Aid course preparing you for emergencies
  • The "NAPPS Certified" logo next to your name in our Find a Pro Locator and the use of that logo in your marketing
  • The potential for more referrals from vets, groomers, and other pet professionals
  • The trust your client has in you because you invest in the care of their pets
  • The enhanced skills to increase your revenue
  • Business Insurers of the Carolinas, provides liability insurance discounts for pet sitters who have earned NAPPS Certification

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Certificate Courses

Parrot Course

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Pet First Aid/CPR Courses

Learn the latest veterinaian-approved pet first aid/CPR training in a fun, practical way with Arden Moore. NAPPS members receive discounts when enrolling - add promo code “NAPPS” when signing up.
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Employees and Independent Contractors

The Ins and Outs of Hiring Employees and Converting Independent Contractors to Employees.
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Canine Body Language

Canine Body Language is an exhaustive photographic documentation of dogs in their day-to-day activities: dogs alone, dogs together, dogs in the water, dogs having fun, dogs that are stressed and dogs in relation to human beings.

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Aging Cat

Filled with comprehensive cat reference material from interviews with over 100 veterinary experts, this award-winning book answers all your must-know questions.

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Canine Behavior

How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves takes a scientifically sound yet practical approach to explaining dog behavior and training theory, and then shows you how to apply these concepts so you can train your dog to be well behaved.

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Caring For Senior Dogs

All the information you need for the care and comfort of senior dogs, including signs of illness, nutrition,
and more.

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Caring For Toy Dogs

Toy dogs have special needs, from nutrition to behavior concerns, and require a knowledgeable pet sitter. Learn how to make sitting for small dogs a pleasure.

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Complete Horse Care

Pet sitters are surrounded with horse care opportunities, many may not even have given it a thought, assuming anything outside of small animals doesn’t count as pet sitting. Why not open a door into equine care.

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Feline Behavioral Issues

This course covers everything from poor litter habits, fighting between cats, introducing a new cat to the home and more. Help yourself and your clients problem-solve for those challenging cats.

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The Chicken Chick's Guide To Backyard Chickens

The Chicken Chick's Guide takes enthusiasts through all aspects of small-flock ownership.
You'll find all the info you need on feeding, housing, flock health and more.

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Common Sense Wellness

Looking for natural, noninvasive ways to strengthen and heal your body? Here, Mayo Clinic experts explain how to achieve personal wellness through nontraditional medicine and home remedies. Their revolutionary approach to health addresses the whole person — body, mind and spirit— by combining conventional care with innovative practices.

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Become a Member

Interested in NAPPS membership? Become a member today and take advantage of the membership rates on both the NAPPS Certification Course and the various Certificate Courses.

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