Dog walking and pet sitting is one of the easiest businesses to start in Australia. Learn the skills, safety protocols, and business fundamentals to do it properly — and get paid well.
Dog walking and pet sitting is one of the easiest businesses to start in Australia. Learn the skills, safety protocols, and business fundamentals to do it properly — and get paid well.
Certificate in Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
Busy pet owners need trustworthy carers, and demand keeps growing.
Learn safe handling, pet first-aid basics, and how to run a reliable service.
Build a flexible income walking dogs and sitting pets on your own terms.
Completing this course could open doors to roles across Australia. Here are some directions graduates may explore.
These are possible career directions only. No specific career outcome is guaranteed. Actual opportunities depend on your experience, location, and the current job market.
Certificate in Dog Walking & Pet Sitting
From first principles to professional practice.
All 50 lessons across 5 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer your questions and check your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat. Learn the way that suits you.
Your certificate is endorsed by ICOES, the International Council for Online Educational Standards.
Earn CPD points that count toward your professional development and show employers you are keeping your skills current.
Content written specifically for Australia, covering the standards and conditions that apply here.
100% online on any device, with 24/7 access and self-paced study. No fixed schedule, no classrooms, no deadlines.
Start from scratch. No prior experience or qualifications required, and a full 12 months to finish at your own pace.
“The knowledge I have gained on pet care and walking was very valuable. Plus the excellent professional processes to follow to achieve a successful business.”
“It had both PDF slides and YouTube videos, and the content was easy and understandable.”
“Learning about the financial part of the business.”
“Easy to understand, yet well detailed. The subject matter is spot on — not too much, but still very in depth.”
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Everything you need to get started
28 weekly payments · $700 total
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Try the course, explore the AI tutor, work through the first lessons. If it's not for you within 14 days, we'll refund you in full.*
A different approach
This isn't a PDF you download and forget. Every lesson adapts to your pace through an AI tutor that answers your questions, tests your understanding, and helps you apply what you're learning to real scenarios.
Video lessons, audio, and written content. Choose how you learn best
Phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
ICOES and CPD endorsed Certificate upon completion.
Unlike other online courses where you're left reading slides alone, every lesson comes with an AI tutor built in. It explains concepts in plain language, answers your follow-up questions, quizzes you to check understanding, and walks you through real scenarios.
No waiting for a cohort or start date. Pick your payment option and get instant access to all 50 lessons.
Work through lessons on your phone, tablet, or desktop, whenever suits you. Your AI tutor is there on every lesson to answer questions and check your understanding.
Complete the course and receive your ICOES-endorsed Certificate, plus the skills and confidence to start working.
“I enjoyed the slides, they were very helpful. First lesson was very good.”
“It was very clear and to the point. Clear information and easy to follow.”
“The different learning options has assisted me to retain information better.”
“I love the modules — it is explained in detail so it is easy to understand.”
“I acquired lots of new knowledge and gained new skills.”
“The ability to download material and read at my own pace.”
Enrol in Certificate in Dog Walking & Pet Sitting and join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they love.
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