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Safeguarding Training for Pet Professionals

  • Do you work with pets in some capacity?
     

  • Do these pets usually have a human caregiver attached?

 Then you are working with domestic abuse.

  • Did you know you are classed as a 'trusted professional'?

 

  • Do you know what to do if you suspect, or have been told, abuse is taking place?

The below courses will provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively recognise and respond to abuse in both humans and animals. 

iPET Network Level 2 Award in Safeguarding for Pet Professionals

This is the first of its kind and only existing OFQUAL regulated qualification in safeguarding for professionals working in roles such as behaviourist, trainer, dog groomer, doggy daycare operator, dog walker, pet sitter, kennel assistant, hydrotherapist, canine massage therapist, riding instructor or any other role where you are working with the whole family to improve the life of a companion animal.

This course is delivered through one day live interactive digital delivery. By the end of the training, learners will be confident in recognising the signs of abuse in humans and animals and understand what actions to take to safeguard all survivor of abuse, within the limitations and boundaries of their role.

Course Cost: £299

What is included?

  • OFQUAL Regulated Qualification Certificate

  • Safeguarding Certified Badge for your website and marketing materials

  • Template Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures for your organisation

  • Helpline Pet Treat Voucher PDF Download

  • Access to Facebook Pet Safeguarding Support Group

For training dates and to sign up, click the button below or contact mayabadham@sahsda.org

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Safeguarding Human & Animal Clients
CPD Version

In this live CPD course, you will learn how to effectively recognise and respond to disclosed or suspected abuse of humans or animals within your roles as pet professionals.

Suitable for professionals working in roles such as animal/canine behaviourist, trainer, dog groomer, doggy daycare operator, dog walker, pet sitter, kennel assistant, rescue workers, hydro-therapist, canine massage therapist, riding instructor or any other role where you are working with the whole family to improve the life of a companion animal or are coming into contact with humans and animal families.

Course Cost: £99

What is included?

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Template Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures for your organisation

  • Access to Facebook Pet Safeguarding Support Group

Safeguarding Human & Animal Clients 
E-Learning Course

In this one of a kind course, you will be able to learn how to effectively recognise and respond to disclosed or suspected abuse of humans or animals in your own time through self-paced e-learning modules.

Suitable for professionals working in roles such as behaviourist, trainer, dog groomer, doggy daycare operator, dog walker, pet sitter, kennel assistant, hydrotherapist, canine massage therapist, riding instructor or any other role where you are working with the whole family to improve the life of a companion animal.

Course Cost: £99

What is included?

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Template Safeguarding Statement, Policy and Procedures for your organisation

  • Access to Facebook Pet Safeguarding Support Group

Coming Soon!

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