If you are confused by the complicated maze of unintelligible qualifications and perhaps shocked by the number of people offering pet care services either with no qualifications at all (or with qualifications that sound exceptional but only signify membership of an organisation) then this web site and the Register of Accredited Pet Care Professionals is for you.
The Accredited Pet Care Professional award was created by the Animal Care College* who saw a need for a general register of professionals which the public could use with confidence knowing that the credentials of the person had been checked. The potential was evident and the award was purchased by the Pet Care Trust* who will continue to develop the Register.
This new, accredited award is open to all those professionally involved with caring for pets, which will enable pet owners to have confidence in their services. The Accredited Pet Care Professional badge and certificate, whether held by a veterinary receptionist, dog groomer, dog walker, pet bereavement counsellor, dog or cat breeders, dog training or canine behaviour modification counsellor or the employee or manager of your local pet store or kennel will be your guarantee of service and professionalism.
*The Pet Care Trust is a national pet care education charity that promotes responsible pet ownership. The Trust has around 1,550 members, overwhelmingly small and medium enterprises including pet shops, groomers, kennels, catteries, manufacturers, wholesalers and colleges. The Pet Care Trust exists to educate the public in all aspects of responsible pet ownership, both directly, by conducting ad hoc research and promoting the benefits of pet ownership, and indirectly, by promoting high standards of education and training across the pet care business community. www.petcare.org.uk
*The Animal Care College was established in 1980 and is recognised as the leading organisation for distance learning in the sector because of its reputation for quality, professionalism and value. Founded by David Cavill for pet care enthusiasts, the College now has over forty courses at every educational Level for professionals working in, or intending to work in, animal care. Full details may be accessed at www.animalcarecollege.co.uk
Accredited Pet Care Professionals
Heidi Anderton
Grooming (Level 3 NVQ, Guild of Master Groomers)
Absolutely Animals
Tel: 020 8857 2888
Email: info@absolutelyanimals.biz
Website: www.absolutelyanimals.biz
Katy Dear
Behaviourist/Dog Trainer
Pet Sitting/Dog Walking
Email: chilternboarding@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.chilternboarding.co.uk
Tel: 01296 615391
Sumiko Ferris
Behaviourist/Dog Trainer
Rudgwick, West Sussex
Email: sumikoferris2@gmail.com
Shane Glennon (Ireland)
Behavourist, Dog Training and Residential Dog Training
Email: monaghandogtraining@hotmail.com
Tel: 00 353 86 0734692
Shirley Hitchman (nee Treadwell)
Breeder (Berger Picard) Advisor/Mentor, Behavourist, specialist canine feeds stockist and advisor
Email:
picardshirl@hotmail.comTel: 01530 271054 Work 01530 226678
Tania HolmesBreed Rescue
Email: bulldogrescue@btinternet.com
Website: www.bulldogrescue.co.uk
Tel: 0871 2002450
Sharon Johnson
Animal Therapist and Distance Learning Tutor
Email: sharon@creaturecomfortsconsultancy.co.uk
Tel: 07786 392907
Deborah Knight Grooming (City and Guilds Level 2) and Grooming Training
The Bristles Dog Grooming, 19/21 Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shrops. SY11 1RB
Email: dswampetta@aol.com
Tel: 01691 671600 Mobile: 07701 000668
www.thebristlesdoggrooming.com
Zoe Le Carpentier
Groomer (City and Guilds Level 2), Pet Sitter, Dog Walker based in Maidenhead, Berkshire
Email: a_pawsonal_touch@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07970 188350
Website: www.apawsonaltouch.co.uk
Jane Lockley
Pet Sitter, Dog Walker
18 Oak Stubbs Lane, Dorney Reach, Maidenhead, SL6 0DW
Email: janelockley@hotmail.com
Tel: 01628 676502
Margaret McRae
Dog Trainer (MAPDT, MIACE)
The Palms, 49 Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8AF
Email: lkmcrae@aol.com
Tel: 01369 704455
Paule Pimble
Groomer (City and Guilds 7750)
Hair & Hounds, Unit 3, Avon Valley Farm, Pixash Lane, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1TS
Tel: 0117 986 8966
Garry Smith
Professional Pet Grooming (OCN Level 2)/Blade sharpening service
K9 Professional Bathing & Grooming, 192 Hawfield Lane, Winshill, Burton on Trent. DE15 0BY
Email: garry@k9progrooming.co.uk
Website: www.k9progrooming.co.uk
Tel: 01283 845620
Katie B Wade
Behaviourist, Dog Trainer
Email: katie@animalminds.co.uk
Website: www.animalminds.co.uk
Telephone: 07841 517543
Karen Wood
Dog Training and Dog Day Care (Member of BIPDT)
17 Lawn Drive, Swinton, Manchester, M27 5SB
Email: swinton_dog_club@hotmail.com
Website: www.swinton-dog-club.co.uk
Tel: 0161 793 5394
