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Pet food industry unites on animal welfare
PATS Telford set to be another ‘sell out’ event
Council fines for not microchipping a dog vary by 500% depending on where you live
Independent pet store celebrates National Pet Month
Webbox Natural launches first national TV ad campaign
Group55 wins Scale-Up Business of the Year Award
Bestpets sponsors British Dog Grooming Championship
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New Ruffwear gear for running with dogs
PIF launches new online education portal for pet professionals
Agria’s Anna Thomas named Young Marketer of the Year
Appeal for information after man spotted dumping hamster
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PIF launches new online education portal for pet professionals
 

The Pet Industry Federation has launched a new online education portal with a range of courses specifically designed for pet professionals.

 

The courses include canine first aid, canine health & behaviour; business skills for dog groomers and legislation for dog groomers. The City & Guilds Pet Store Management course will also run through this new education portal.

 

The competitively-priced courses have been developed by PIF to provide an easy way for people working in the pet industry to undertake a variety of courses in their own time. Other online courses will be added to the portal shortly.

 

Nigel Baker, PIF’s Chief Executive said: "These courses offer people pet working in the pet industry and with companion animals a quick and convenient way to refresh their knowledge and taken on new information.

 

'Although some of the courses are not a substitute for undertaking a practical course, these online courses are one way of showing your customers that you have a basic understanding of a range of topics; and fit with PIF’s objectives of raising standards within the pet industry."

 

The courses are available through ‘PIF Education’ at www.petfederation.co.uk and start at £25 per course. As ever, PIF members get a discount on these courses and members will receive a separate email about the courses with the membership code included.

 

Alternatively, they can contact PIF customer services on 01234 273933; or email info@petfederation.co.uk for the code.

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