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 Petcare Professionals is for you.
The Animal Care College*, the leading specialist training college in the sector, has created a new, accredited award open to all those professionally involved with caring for pets, which will enable pet owners to have confidence in their services. The Accredited Petcare 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.
Accredited Petcare Professionals
Katy Dear
Behaviourist/Dog Trainer
Pet Sitting/Dog Walking
Email: chilternboarding@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.chilternboarding.co.uk
Tel: 01296 615391
Sue HawkinsHome Boarding (dogs only)
Dale House, 91 Basingstoke Road, Alton, Hants. GU34 1QJ
Email: sue.pft@gmail.com/sue.hawkins@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 01420 88876
Shirley Hitchman (nee Treadwell)
Breeder (Berger Picard), Behavourist
Email: picardyshirl@hotmail.com
Tel: 01530 271054
Tania HolmesBreed Rescue
Email: bulldogrescue@btinternet.com
Website: www.bulldogrescue.co.uk
Tel: 0871 2002450
Sharon JohnsonAnimal 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 CarpentierGroomer (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: k9progrooming@aol.com
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
Ruth Webb
Groomer (City and Guilds Level 3), Veterinary Nurse
5 Cooperative Buildings, Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, NE25 0AS
Email: k9shine@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.k9shine.co.uk
Tel: 0191 237 5577
*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
