About the Course
Stay Secure: A Comprehensive Safety Course for Dog Sitters and Walkers is designed to give pet care professionals the tools and confidence they need to keep dogs safe and prevent escapes. This course combines practical skills, real-life case insights, and field-tested tools to help sitters and walkers prevent accidents, respond effectively in emergencies, and reduce risk for the pets entrusted to them.
You’ll learn how to read canine body language, choose and use the right safety equipment, secure entry and exit points, and handle even the most skittish or escape-prone pets. Hands-on demonstrations and scenario-based practice will help reinforce key concepts.
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Successful completion includes a one-year certification and the option to be listed on the TRAPS (Trapping, Rescuing, Advocating, and Providing Support) website as a trusted sitter or walker—a resource actively used by pet parents in our community. As an added assurance, if a certified sitter follows all of the safety protocols taught in this course and a pet in their care still escapes, TRAPS will take the case and assist with recovery efforts.
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Details:
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Registration Fee: $75 (due at sign-up)
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Includes safety equipment, a light lunch, and a donation to the Humane Society of Greater Savannah
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Refund Policy: 50% refund available up to 14 days prior to the class
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Class Size: Limited to 15 participants per session
Your Instructor
Mandy Sperrey
Mandy Sperrey is a seasoned pet safety advocate and the founder of Trapping Rescuing Advocating and Providing Support (TRAPS), an organization dedicated to preventing pet escapes and reuniting lost pets with their families. With years of hands-on experience working with skittish pets, medical cases, and humane trapping, Mandy has become a trusted resource for both pet owners and rescue organizations throughout the region.
Her calm, thoughtful approach to animal behavior and her passion for education have helped countless pet sitters, fosters, and volunteers feel more confident and prepared to keep animals safe under their care. Mandy has developed and led community workshops on escape prevention, humane handling, and safe pet transport, and she continues to work cases in the field to help bring lost pets home.
Your Instructor
Gianne Orecchio
Gianna Orecchio is the owner and head trainer of Cash Money Canine LLC, a Savannah-based dog training and pet care company specializing in behavior modification, obedience, and enrichment. With a background in dog training and a commitment to positive reinforcement methods, Gianna has developed a reputation for delivering real results in pet behavior and care.
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Beyond her training expertise, Gianna is deeply invested in the safety and well-being of pets under her care. Her approach integrates key pillars of dog training: Relationship, Enrichment, Fulfillment, and Health. These principles not only enhance the training experience but also ensure that pets are cared for in a holistic and safe manner.
Gianna's dedication to pet safety extends to her community involvement, where she actively participates in local events and collaborates with organizations to promote responsible pet care. Her hands-on experience and proactive approach make her a valuable resource for pet sitters seeking to enhance their safety practices and deepen their understanding of canine behavior.
