The new certification program is a broad-ranged and in-depth course in pet care, health, nutrition and behavior, as well as, business development and management, and a complete pet first aid course. Following the course of study, participants will access an online examination.

The NAPPS Online Certification Course supports the NAPPS mission:

• To provide tools and support to foster the success of members' businesses
• To promote the value of pet sitting to the public
• To advocate the welfare of animals.

Certification acknowledges the pet sitter is a serious professional who has obtained a high level of expertise through personal study. Completion of the course of study and a passing score on the examination assures pet sitters and pet owners of a meaningful credential. Additionally, all of the course materials and questions were reviewed by the NAPPS Certification Advisory Board, a team of professionals in their fields.

The study materials consist of pet care and business articles in the NAPPS virtual library, The American Red Cross First Aid for Dogs book and CD and The American Red Cross First Aid for Cats book and CD.

NAPPS Certified Pet Sitters receive additional recognition and benefits for their achievement. NAPPS official insurer, Business Insurers of the Carolinas, provides liability insurance discounts for pet sitters who have earned NAPPS Certification. NAPPS Certified Pet Sitters are also recognized in the NAPPS Pet Sitter Locator*. NAPPS Certified Pet Sitters can be identified by the NAPPS Certified logo . NAPPS Certification indicates that an individual has met certain objective criteria through a course of study and testing. The pet owning public should refer to the important tips on hiring a pet sitter at https://www.petsitters.org/index.cfm?section=PetOwners.

The NAPPS Certification Course can be purchased by linking to http://www.petsitters.org/certification/

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