Sponsor supported content Gingr’s Alison Fisher joins Jamie Engerdahl, CPACP, to discuss using pet services data to increase customer experiences, use staff more efficiently and drive revenue. Engerdahl also shares what PACCC does for pet care professionals and their employers. Source: PACCC, YouTube, July 26,2023. Link. … [Read more...]
Professional Animal Care Certification
Commentary There’s no doubt animal training improves care and stewardship while helping to increase the quality of life for our pets. It seems every week we see another person or organization launching some level of training. While imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, duplication has its own challenges. Third-party training is available for pet care personnel … [Read more...]
Enhancing safety and efficient grooming webinar offered
Complimentary Sponsored Content Gingr will lead a discussion about tools and processes that enhance safety and allow for more time for groomers in a webinar hosted by PACCC. PACCC certified professionals attending the webinar will earn one CEU. Topic: Gingr/PACCC Webinar via Zoom Description: How to use technology in the grooming salon to enhance safety and allow for … [Read more...]
IBPSA Fast Bites – November 21, 2022
With content relevant to owners and employees of pet boarding and daycare facilities, groomers, dog walkers, pet sitters, veterinarians, trainers and holistic pet care providers, the IBPSA weekly Fast Bites is one of the member benefits for these pet care services businesses. We’re pleased to share our Animal Health Digest with IBPSA members and to include Fast Bites for our … [Read more...]
How to prepare a dog for a boarding kennel
Now is the time dog owners need to prepare for boarding if they are traveling over the holidays. These authors share what to look for when shopping for a dog-boarding facility that will keep a dog secure, comfortable and unharmed. They advise dog owners to see where their dog will be housed and where he will be taken to eliminate and recreate. Source: Whole Dog Journal, … [Read more...]
Creating an outdoor space for dogs and their people, PACCC webinar
Dogs need to go outside, and we can help overcome the reasons we don’t want to let our dogs outside when the weather isn’t great.” Webinar participants will learn about solutions to make play yards and backyards safe, fun and clean 365 days per year. Free to those who register, PACCC welcomes pet parents and pet professionals for this informative webinar. Webinar: August … [Read more...]
Keeping fit with pets
Adam Christman, DVM, shares the chat room with Drs. Jen and Jason Chatfield to discuss pet obesity and ways to keep pets in shape. Exercise and activities are not a one size fits all for every pet or human . . . work up to it!” NOTE: This episode is certified to provide 1 hr of PACCC CEU’s! The unique code CE code is delivered during the episode. Pet lovers can get more … [Read more...]
Chats with the Chatfields. . . . Them’s the Rules: Can we join your PACCC?!
Complimentary Exploring little known rules, regulations, and guidelines for important aspects of animal care, Dr. Jen the vet and Dr. Jason are joined by Stephanie Shipley, the current chair of the Professional Animal Care Certification Council. The PACCC is the world's only certification program for animal care professionals and requires successful examination for … [Read more...]