Jeffrey Lee is a Certified Dog Walker (CDW) from the US dog*biz (formerly dog*tec) Dog Walking Academy, a Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) from Pet Sitters International (PSI) and a Fear Free Certified Pet Sitter (Fear Free LLC).  He is a member of PSI & Fear Free Pet Sitter, as well as the International Boarding & Pet Services Association until 2020.  He has a Ph.D. in Zoology, and has been a Biology educator for over 20 years.  Always passionate about animals and learning, he is now a professional dog walker pet sitter who helps owners care for their pets and integrate the dogs into their human surroundings.  Jeff has assisted in training sessions by Dr Kang Nee, Dog Behaviour Consultant and CEO of cheerfuldogs.com, through which he has learnt the value of force-free, rewards-based methods of interacting with dogs.  Jeff also has received certificates from the following courses:

• Dogsafe Canine First Aid 101: in-person knowledge and skills certification course on dealing with a sick or injured dog until veterinary care is available.
• International Boarding & Pet Services Association Canine Pet Care Provider: online certification course on knowledge and best practices for basic dog care in a boarding facility.
• International Boarding & Pet Services Association Canine Pet Care Specialist:  online certification course on knowledge and best practices for specialized dog care in a boarding facility.
• International Boarding & Pet Services Association Feline Pet Care Provider: online certification course on knowledge and best practices for basic cat care in a boarding facility.
• International Boarding & Pet Services Association Feline Pet Care Specialist:  online certification course on knowledge and best practices for specialized cat care in a boarding facility.

Continuing Education

Continuing education is central to a professional dog walker. To better cater to the physical and mental wellbeing of our charges, as well as provide peace of mind to clients, cheerfuldogswalking.com continually upgrades our knowledge and skills to deliver the best service to owners and their dogs. Courses we have completed include:

(A) Continuing Professional Development Learning Portals

• International Boarding & Pet Services Association IBPSA Premium Pet Care Courses:  online education centre covering topics on canine and feline behaviour and training, handling and health, customer service and management (2019 – 2020)
• Pet Sitters International PETSIT PRO: online training subscription for pet sitter continuing education covering pet care, health and safety, as well as business operations (2018 – 2019).

(B)  Dog Behaviour & Handling

• Karen Pryor Academy Dog Trainer Foundations: online hands-on course on clicker training, understanding dogs, clicker skills, successful training sessions, and problem solving.
• Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior Being a Good Pet Owner:  online course on training good dog behaviour in and around the home, and keeping the dog safe in the neighbourhood.
• Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior Building Your Dog’s Confidence:  online course on how confidence shapes a dog’s behaviour, and ways to build a dog’s confidence to enrich his/her life.
• New Skills Academy Pet Psychology Certification: online course on pet psychology, animal behaviour, and helping owners deal with behavioural issues of their family pets.

(C) Pet Care, Health & Safety:

• Heroes for Healthy Pets Infectious Disease Management Certificate Program: online course for veterinary professionals and pet businesses on best practices for disease prevention and control.
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic Therapeutic Massage for Dogs: hands-on course on massage therapy, anatomy of muscle groups, muscle injury and stress, and massage techniques.
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic & Gnowbe Learn Infection Prevention and Control 101:  microlearning course on infection prevention in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
• Pet Sitters International COVID-19 Certification Course for Professional Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers:  online course on safety protocols for pet sitters and dog walkers to continue or resume services during the pandemic.

Sponsorship

As part of our commitment to professionalism, cheerfuldogswalking.com is proud and privileged to be a silver sponsor of The Professional Animal Care Certification Council to help promote evidenced-based best practices in the pet care service industry for the benefit of dogs and their guardians.

Why cheefuldogswalking.com?

Choosing cheerfuldogswalking.com is to believe that a dog can be handled in a safe, fear-free and low-stress manner, such that she can navigate her environment with confidence, handle interactions with calmness, and live life cheerfully – sharing in that special bond with her humans.

To walk with a dog… is to share his world. What sights and sounds he encounters.  What past and present smells he reads. To stretch his legs, to bask in the sun, to discover and wind his way through this brave new human world.

To sit with a dog… … is to share her home. What treats and meals she relishes. What games and favourite toys she likes. To enjoy belly-rubs, to nap on the couch, to dream and wait to welcome her beloved humans home.