Youth Pet Sitting
Are You a Teen Interested in Working With Animals?
The OHS Youth Pet Sitting program is designed for youth ages 14 and older who are interested in a career with animals. Participants who successfully complete the program will have all the knowledge and resources they need to open their own pet sitting business, and walk away with a great addition to their resume!
Are You a Teen Interested in Working With Animals?
The OHS Youth Pet Sitting program is designed for youth ages 14 and older who are interested in a career with animals. Participants who successfully complete the program will have all the knowledge and resources they need to open their own pet sitting business, and walk away with a great addition to their resume!
This two-day weekend course will cover a variety of topics, such as:
- Responsible pet ownership
- Understanding animal body language
- Feeding different species and breeds
- Safe animal handling
- Common zoonotic diseases
- Nail clipping, teeth brushing and grooming
- Administering medications
- Basic pet first aid workshop
- Pet emergencies
- Client and pet sitter responsibilities
- Steps to onboarding new clients
Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an OHS Youth Pet Sitting workbook, carabiners for dog walking, client handouts, and a document of completion.
Cost
$195 per participant
Location
The Ottawa Humane Society (245 West Hunt Club Road).
Age
For teens aged 14+
Duration
Two-day weekend course (16 hours total, including lunch breaks)
Topics Include:
Upcoming Session:
- To be announced. Stay tuned!
Not available for this session? Add yourself to the interest list to be notified of future session dates! Select the “Interest List” button below. Select the calendar date (Dec. 31, 2025) and time (11:59 p.m.) and select “Book Now”.
For more information email programs@ottawahumane.ca or call 613-725-3166 ext. 298
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Refund requests received 7 days in advance of the scheduled program are eligible for a refund (a $50 non-refundable administration fee applies). Refund requests received within 7 days of the scheduled program are not eligible for a refund. Refunds will not be granted for missed sessions or for youth who do not complete the final test.
Full refunds will be issued in the event the OHS has to cancel a scheduled program.