Dog Walkers and Sitters
About the DWSA
The DWSA is the only FREE Association for dog walkers and dog sitters, approved and accredited by the British College of Canine Studies.
By being a DWSA member, your customers know you are…
Insured
Security checked
Photo ID, Address and CRB/DBS.
Security checked
Photo ID, Address and CRB/DBS.
Qualified
Members complete the Professional Dog Walkers & Sitters Certificate course, provided exclusively and accredited by the British College of Canine Studies.
Insured
All our members are fully insured
Dog Walkers and Sitters
How does it work?
FREE MEMBERSHIP
There is no joining fee and the DWSA is a non profit. You will need to keep your training, insurance and DBS check up to date.
ALREADY AN ESTABLISHED DOG WALKER/SITTER?
We still ask that you complete the Professional Dog Walkers & Sitters Certificate course from the British College of Canine Studies. This way, we can ensure our standards are maintained. You will already have insurance and a DBS check (hopefully), so once the course is complete, you're all set to join.
Sign up NOW – Email us the evidence of everything listed above and we’ll get you added to our directory AND email your DWSA MEMBER CERTIFICATE
Dog Walkers and Sitters
Not a dog walker/sitter yet but want to be?
Newcomers need:
1. To complete the DWSA Certificate course provided by the British College of Canine Studies. The home study and self-paced Certificate course is provided by email and must be completed for Membership.
The DWSA Certificate Course
UNIT ONE – The Basics, Heelwork, Introductions, equipment etc.
UNIT TWO – Canine Communication & Body Language
UNIT THREE – Get Up To Date On Pack Structure & Dominance
UNIT FOUR – Dog Law
UNIT FIVE – Business
UNIT SIX – Canine First Aid
Available exclusively from the British College of Canine Studies and designed to take you from beginner to dog walker/sitter.
Use code BCCS20 and get the course for just £123.84
www.britishcollegeofcaninestudies.com/product/the-dog-walkers-sitters-association-dwsa-certificate/
2. Once the course is complete, you need to arrange insurance and a DBS check, and you’re ready to be listed.