About Us

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide quality education and training for humans who want to better understand the pets they care for, and elevate their quality of care. 

Our Vision

We strive to set a higher standard of pet care, bringing enrichment, wellness, and balance to the lives of pets across the country.

Our Promise

Our promise is to provide relevant information and hands-on, skill-based learning, to help our students achieve success in pet care.

At the Academy of Pet Care, we specialize in education for humans who want to better understand pets. And we strive to give our students a skill set that will help them become the best pet care provider they can be.

We offer a variety of pet care courses for all pet lovers, as well as courses specifically tailored to pet care professionals, such as

Business and Marketing 101.

Students are given the flexibility to choose the courses they want to take.

Online courses are available for your comfort and convenience.

 Pet First-aid & CPR certification courses and kid’s camps are held in person in Anaheim, California.

Our academy welcomes anyone interested in furthering their pet care education and requires no prior experience working with animals.

We provide all the learning tools required for each course.  All you need to bring is a desire to learn.

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Meet Our Instructor  

Erin Kaufman   

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After receiving her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship from California State University of Fullerton, Erin set out to start her own dog daycare. But she needed “real” experience first. Her opportunity came in 2008 when she landed her first job working with dogs.  That unexpectedly led her to start her own pet sitting business in 2011.

Then, in 2014, Erin opened her own dog daycare and boarding facility. This allowed her to grow her clientele and offer additional professional services, such as grooming and training. Erin has since been training staff in dog handling, grooming and overall pet care. And in 2017, she became an instructor for Pet Tech Pet First-Aid and CPR certification classes. Teaching those classes inspired her to offer more educational training classes to help pet professionals and pet parents alike.

“I’ve gained a lot of knowledge working with animals over the years, and I really love sharing that information with others.  Understanding how to communicate with dogs and cats makes a world of difference when working with them. It can eliminate so many unnecessary frustrations that we experience with our pets. And most things in pet sitting are learned on the job, which can be really frustrating. It can also cost you work, income, or even your reputation. I teach these courses so others can avoid those frustrations and gain the confidence that will lead them to success.”

– Erin Kaufman