Is Your Pet Sitter Certified? Pet Care Certification Provides Added Peace of Mind

Hiring a certified pet professional fosters additional peace-of-mind when hiring a pet-sitter.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) September 21, 2006 -- Peggie Arvidson-Dailey, owner of Peggie’s Pet Services, LLC in Alexandria, VA has achieved certification as a Professional Pet Care Provider through the National Association of Professional Petsitters (NAPPS) in order to better serve pet-owners in Northern Virginia.

People have been walking dogs and checking on cats for as long as humans have shared their homes with animals, but these days it’s big business. More than 68 million homes in America are shared with a pet and Americans spent nearly a $100 on holiday gifts for their pets last year. For many American’s no price is too high when it comes to ensuring that their pampered pets are well-cared for in their absence.

This trend lends itself to hundreds of new “dog walkers” and “pet sitters” entering the market each week. The daunting task of selecting the “right” caregiver for a pet falls to people who were hoping to alleviate stress by hiring a professional caretaker to walk the dog during the middle of the day, or provide one-on-one care when they’re out of town. Separating pros from “hobbyists” is easy when you look for companies that are run by Certified Professional Pet-Care Providers.

Arvidson-Dailey, who has owned Peggiespets.com since 2003 says, “I pursued certification through NAPPS to demonstrate my continued passion for serving pets and to make it easier for those searching for quality pet-care to feel comfortable with our professional dedication to the industry. It’s a way to show that we do more than just walk the dog or scoop the kitty litter, we’re committed to being a part of a family’s pet-care team for the life of the pet.”

The following are just some of the areas where Certified Professional Pet Sitters have shown measurable aptitude and success:

• recognition of signs of shock in domestic pets and best treatments;
• basic animal handling safety techniques;
• identification of health and safety issues for domestic animals;
• emergency evacuation procedures and protocols;
• safety and security measures for homes and clients;
• business protocols and interpersonal skills

The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) offers certification training and testing for its members and includes instruction in caring for dogs, cats, and birds as well as emergency protocols for all household pets. It also includes a module on business success and best practices.

“Since I’m already certified in pet first aid through the Red Cross, continuing education and dedication to best practices in the pet-care industry has helped Peggie’s Pets achieve standing as one of the best pet-care companies in our region, pursuing and maintaining professional pet care certification through NAPPS was simply the next logical step to provide peace of mind for our customers,” stated Peggie Arvidson-Dailey

Peggiespets dot com strives to provide personally crafted pet-care solutions for busy professionals throughout the Alexandria, VA area by offering community education, in-home consultations and service plans to elicit peace of mind for pet-owners who are tired of feeling guilty when they need to be away from home.

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