Learning Outcomes – at the end of the microcredential, students will be able to:

• Describe the role and tasks of pet sitters along with an understanding of the different care needs of dogs and cats
• Demonstrate learning about feeding, watering, and exercising pets
• Describe emergency situations, such as a lost pet, how to handle these, along with when to seek veterinary care
• Analyze strategies for dealing with pet behavioral issues
• Identify the components of canine training, know commands to teach dogs basic obedience, and use of dog-training support equipment and food
• Analyze common behavioral problems and strategies for prevention and treatment; develop behavior modification plans for dogs
• Identify canine commands (e.g. sit, down, stay, come, heel, off, and no) and know how to use them and train for response, as well as recreational activities for dogs
• Identify the duties of a pet groomer and how to establish a grooming business
• Identify grooming tools and demonstrate understanding of their uses and how to bathe, dry, and prepare a dog for grooming
• Demonstrate learning of grooming dogs from all groups, mixed breeds and puppies
• Describe strategies for grooming dogs who have health or behavioral problems
• Create a business plan for a pet business including start-up costs as well as the ongoing costs of running a pet business, target audience, marketing, customer service, licenses, contracts, and insurance.