The Pet Custody Consultant course
For qualified animal professionals who would like to learn to work with couples going through divorce to make ethical and appropriate custody recommendations.
Earn 10 CEUs from the CCPDT and IAABC.
This unique 10 hour course was developed and is taught live online by Karis Nafte (CDBC and Family Mediator). Cost for the course is $995. Participants qualify for 10 CEUs from the CCPDT and IAABC.
Excellent counseling skills and a broad range of experience working with a wide variety of breeds is necessary for anyone interested in doing this unique work.
Applicants with a CDBC, CBCC-KA certification or equivalent qualification may apply for this course. Email karis@whokeepsthedog.com for course dates.
When couples divorce, or relationships end, people are often unsure of what to do with their pets. Decisions about what happens after the breakup are often based on the emotions of the people involved instead of what is best for the animals themselves. Here you will learn how to work with clients in this situation to find long term solutions that prioritize the wellbeing of the pets. In addition you will learn how to work alongside lawyers and mediators to provide sound guidance to pet owners during separations.
This course will allow attendees to be ahead of the curve and start working in the very challenging and reward field of pet custody.
2024 Course dates & times
January 29th, 31st, February 5th, 7th & 12th
February 26th, 28th, March 4th, 6th & 11th
May 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th
July 16, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th
September 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th
October 7th,9th, 14th, 16th, 21st
Times:
USA 9:00 - 11:00 PST / 12 noon - 2:00 pm EST
UK 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
This course covers the following subjects in relation to pets and divorce:
Intake form and assessments for new clients
How to write a Memorandum of Understanding
The process of counseling clients on pet custody from start to finish
Common stress reactions in dogs during divorce
Behavior modification plans for
How age and breed should factor into custody decisions
The impact on dogs of shared custody vs. sole custody
Models for shared custody plans that best suit dogs
Best practice for transitioning to sole/shared custody,
Rescue dogs
Children and pets
Cats, parrots, and other household pets
Emotional support dogs
Humanizing, weaponizing, and bargaining over pets
Houses with multiple pets
Long term finical plans for dogs
Plan for a dog’s end of life
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