This course gives you the practical skills to start your own dog walking or pet sitting business in New Zealand. Learn how to safely handle dogs and manage the business side, from IRD rules to getting your first clients.
This course gives you the practical skills to start your own dog walking or pet sitting business in New Zealand. Learn how to safely handle dogs and manage the business side, from IRD rules to getting your first clients.
Certificate in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting NZ
You want to work with dogs, but feel unsure about handling groups or dealing with emergencies safely and professionally.
The business side seems confusing. You need to understand New Zealand's rules for tax, insurance, and local councils.
Getting your first paying clients can be tough. You need a simple way to market your services and look credible from day one.
A different approach
Every lesson comes in five formats. Read the text, listen to the audio, watch the video, or review the slides. Plus, an AI tutor is always there to answer your questions.
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.
Certificate in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting NZ
From first principles to professional practice.
| Modern Edu | Traditional Provider | Other Online | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $559 upfront | $1,500 - $3,000+ | $500 - $2,000 |
| Payment plan | $25/week | VET loan or upfront | Varies |
| Duration | Self-paced | 6 - 12 months fixed | Self-paced |
| Lessons | 50 | Varies | 10 - 30 |
| AI tutor | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✗ |
| Study format | Video + audio + text | In-person or blended | Video or text only |
| Money-back guarantee | ✓ 14 days | ✗ | Varies |
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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.
All 50 lessons across 5 modules, available from day one.
An AI tutor trained on your course material, available 24/7 to answer questions and test your understanding.
Every lesson as written text, narrated audio, visual slides, video, and AI tutor chat.
Access your course on phone, tablet, or desktop. No fixed schedule, no classrooms.
Earn your professionally endorsed certificate upon completion.
Study at your own pace over a full 12 months. Extensions available on request if you need more time.
Everything you need to get started
28 weekly payments · $700 total
🛡️ 14-day money-back guarantee
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.*
Completing this course could open doors to roles in animal care 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.
“The video clips were the best part of the course.”
“Informative and easy to understand.”
“Very detailed and thorough.”
“It was easy and well written.”
“Easy to understand and interesting.”
“The videos give you a break from reading.”
“Such a great course, the video slides are explained so well. I love the fast track videos. Very simple and easy to follow — the audio for each module made learning easy.”
“I like the fact it was presented in language you can understand. You can download the lesson or listen to the video — I have found both to be helpful. With the download option you can keep for future reference.”
“Very clear, explanatory, and easy to work through in your own time. It is very good with different learning styles — reading, watching, or listening. All of the materials are given at first and you are able to go at your own pace.”
“First lesson was fantastic, very insightful and easy to follow. Excellent modules to follow along with — really enjoying the course.”
The Certificate in Dog Walking and Pet Sitting NZ is for animal lovers in New Zealand who want to create their own business. This practical course provides a clear path to starting and running your service with confidence. You will learn essential skills for safe dog handling, including how to read body language, manage group walks, and respond to emergencies. The course also makes the business side of things simple. We cover New Zealand-specific topics like registering with the IRD, understanding council bylaws, and getting the right insurance. Each lesson is available in video, audio, and text, and includes an AI tutor to answer your questions anytime. By the end of this course, you will have a solid plan for pricing your services, finding your first clients, and building a reputation for professional, reliable pet care. The course is endorsed by ICOES and your certificate is issued by Modern Education New Zealand.
Join students across Australia who are building real skills, earning a real certificate, and starting careers they actually love.
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