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Forthglade backer invests £5m in Barking Heads
Pet Foods UK investment will help create new jobs
US pet food brand Freshpet on sale in 300 Tesco stores
New national reptile welfare centre launched
Excitement mounts as PATS Sandown moves ever closer
New website will connect pet owners to PIF members
'Join the meat-meal-free revolution', urges Beco
Pet Food brand celebrates success in Growth Awards
ProtectaPet installs new fencing at Manchester Dogs Home
Vitalin supports Scunthorpe Cat Rescue with food supplies
Largest British group bound for international trade show
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Ex-Army sergeant cleared of murdering pet shop worker
New dog walking and pet sitting qualifications
WildWash launches two natural flea repellent products
‘Animal OBE’ for Cheshire rescue dog
Czech Republic opportunity for PetQuip members
Animology shows its ‘True Colours’ with the launch of colour enhancing shampoo
Johnson's launches new Carpet Flea Guard Powder PLUS
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Petition launched after Crufts-winning breeder admits killing 9 puppies
Pets at Home recalls four types of AVA cat food
Vital Pet Products sold for £12.8m
£40k damage caused to flooded pet store
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New dog walking and pet sitting qualifications
The Pet Industry Federation has launched two new City & Guilds Certificates of Technical Competence aimed at professional dog walkers and pet sitters.

The Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Dog Walking, and the Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate of Competency in Pet Sitting have been produced in association with PIF and have been designed to cover the main issues and responsibilities that professional dog walkers and pet sitters encounter during their work.

Each comprehensive course covers first-aid, dealing with emergencies, legislation; roles and responsibilities of the professional, as well as practical skills in assessing the animals’ behaviour and working with the animals.

Vicky Skinner, PIF Education Manager, said: "Dog walking and pet sitting have been growing in popularity in recent years, and we are delighted to be offering these qualifications on behalf of City & Guilds which address the very real issues that commercial dog walkers and pet sitters face each day.

"The qualifications will provide reassurance and peace of mind to pet owners that their pets are in the best possible hands."

Each course is run over two and-a-half days, and assessment will be undertaken by City and Guilds approved assessors and will comprise written tasks and practical assessments. The cost for each course is £250 for PIF members and £300 for non-members.

If you are at Crufts, you will be able to sign up for the first course (dog walking qualification) which is taking place from May 2-4 in Bedford. Simply speak to a member of the PIF team in Hall 5 stand 9.

Alternatively, you can contact emma@petfederation.co.uk for further information about either course and to register your interest. Dates and locations of future course will be announced at www.petfederation.co.uk
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