Upcoming Commercial Dog Walker Certification Classes
So you want to be a dog walker in San Francisco?
Effective July 1, 2013, commercial dog walkers with 4 or more dogs, limited to 8 dogs total, are required to carry a valid annually renewed dog walking permit issued by the San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control.
Enforcement of this law will take place on all City property under the Department of Recreation and Parks, SF Port, and the Public Utilities Commission. (See the San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control's information page regarding requirements for dog walkers.)
In order to obtain a permit to walk 4-8 dogs commercially within San Francisco (or 3-6 dogs at any GGNRA-controlled area), one must become certified as a trained commercial dog walker. Prosh Pets is pleased to announce that the SFACC has approved of and is endorsing our condensed CDW Training Course as meeting their requirements for certification, which is just one of the stepping stones to becoming a safe and successful dog walker in San Francisco.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Enforcement of this law will take place on all City property under the Department of Recreation and Parks, SF Port, and the Public Utilities Commission. (See the San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control's information page regarding requirements for dog walkers.)
In order to obtain a permit to walk 4-8 dogs commercially within San Francisco (or 3-6 dogs at any GGNRA-controlled area), one must become certified as a trained commercial dog walker. Prosh Pets is pleased to announce that the SFACC has approved of and is endorsing our condensed CDW Training Course as meeting their requirements for certification, which is just one of the stepping stones to becoming a safe and successful dog walker in San Francisco.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
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How Dogs Learn - and How We Can Best Teach Them
How Dogs Communicate Pet CPR/First Aid Basics How to Apply for a Permit(s) The Four Quadrants of Dog Training |
"Project" Dog Behaviors
Aggression: Displays & Escalation Predation vs. Predatory Drift Breaking Up a Dog Fight Pack Composition and Management |
R+ Equipment (Leashes, etc.)
Basic R+ Training Techniques Business Basics Know the Law: SF Health Code Requirements Safe Transportation |
This course is intended for those already working as a group dog walker. It is an intensive, compacted course focusing in on group walks specifically in the City of San Francisco. You will receive a binder of materials, but please bring notepaper and a pen (or smart device) for any notes you need to take.
UPCOMING CLASSES: January 17-18, 2025
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Sign-Up Deadline: January 12, 2025 Payment Due: $500
DAY 1:
Date: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Location: To Be Determined
DAY 2:
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
Time: 11am - 4:00pm (includes 30 minute break)
Location: To Be Determined
Tuition Cost: $500 Total includes:
*Commercial Dog Walker Training Certification from SFACC-Approved Instructor (Good for life)
NO, we no longer offer Pet Tech First Aid Classes; certification of completion of pet first aid training is not required for permit.
WE DO, however, review limited basic first aid for dogs, and go over what should be in your First Aid kits.
YES, you will be eligible for both the SF City and a GGNRA Commercial Dog Walker's Permit with this course.
To sign up or inquire, please e-mail instructor Diane Corso at diane@proshpets.com with the student's name and contact information. Tuition may be paid via check, Paypal (dc.corso@yahoo.com) or Zelle (diane@proshpets.com); please state preference for payment method in email and we will confirm upon receipt.
Sign-Up Deadline: January 12, 2025