discover Pet Care classes in melbourne
With all the tips and tricks you’ll pick up from our pet care courses in Melbourne , your furry friend will look and feel their best, each and every time.
Because man's – and woman's! – best friend deserves the best, what better way to show your pet some love than by pampering them with the latest in pet care skills?
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Pet First Aid course uses a blended delivery model starting with a mandatory one-hour online theory module followed by a practical hands-on workshop. Participants must be at least 16 years old to attend and will learn skills including CPR, bandaging, and the DRSABC emergency acronym.
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Based on research by Mars Pet Care Australia identifying Melbourne as the most pet-friendly city in the country, the training covers techniques for teaching dogs to settle in public, identifying stress signals, and the correct protocol for on-leash greetings. It also includes guidance on managing interactions between children and dogs in public spaces.
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Rescue group workers are eligible for a 50% discount on the Feline Harmony Project. This curriculum consists of four distinct modules: managing multi-cat households, helping shy cats, addressing arousal and aggression, and litter tray management lessons.
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The 'We bought a farmlet' course focuses on the management of sheep, goats, cattle, alpacas, and pigs. Key curriculum components include low-stress handling methods using point of balance, body condition scoring for sheep, and the specific traceability requirements for livestock within Victoria.
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Programs are led by a team of three experts: an Education Liaison Officer with Horse Safety Australia Accreditation and a Certificate III in Racing, an experienced veterinary nurse who is a competitive horse owner, and a livestock attendant with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology.
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The 'Inspector for a Day' program is restricted to children aged 10 to 14 and does not require parents to stay during the session. However, for the 'Caring for Rabbits and Guinea Pigs' course, participants aged 10 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult, while the 'Backyard Chooks' workshop requires parental supervision for all children aged 6 and older.
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