Pet Bereavement Counselling Courses

You can help grieving pet owners
come to terms with the loss of their pet.

From Kit Sadgrove
Pet Bereavement Course Director

Hello,

I remember the exact moment when the vet pushed the euthanasia needle into the paw of my old dog, Aran.

It was on the kitchen floor. He looked trustingly at me as the needle went in. And then he died.

The image is still sharp in my mind. And yet that was nine years ago.

The house felt different for months. And there’s still a hole in my heart.

And that grief is repeated in households up and down the country every day.

There are 27 million pets in the UK alone, with a pet in 4 out of every 10 UK households.

Sadly, all these animals eventually die, and many have a much shorter lifespan than humans.

Some die suddenly, while others go into a gradual decline. Many pet owners (like me) have to go though the agonising decision of having their pet put to sleep.

Many pets also go missing or are stolen, never to return. Overall, that’s a lot of tragedy.

Help people deal with the loss of a pet

I know that you have real empathy for people who lose their animal. I know that because you’re still with me on this page.

And that’s why you could help owners deal with their pet loss. By becoming a Pet Bereavement Counsellor, you could bring comfort and understanding to owners who experience the death of a pet.

People who don’t have a pet often don’t understand the immense mourning a person can experience when a pet dies. We’re supposed to bottle up our grief.

For me, I had children and a partner. So although it was painful for me and them, we had each other for consolation.

But many people live alone, and lack someone they can talk to.

Even if you have family, the pain is still intense. It’s especially difficult for young children who find it hard to come to terms with the loss of their companion. You can help them cope.

Yet there are very few pet loss counsellors.

If you choose to learn the skills of a pet bereavement counsellor, you could help people get through their pain.

You’ll discover how to counsel the pet owner through each stage of their grief, and show them they can move on whilst keeping precious memories of their beloved pet.

You may also be needed to help with the practicalities of pet loss, such as cremation or burial, scattering of ashes, a memorial service and a memorial. The Pet Bereavement Counselling Self-Study Course will show you how to assist with all these situations.

How to start your own Pet Bereavement Counselling practice

There’s a big opportunity in pet loss counselling – because there’s so much demand for it and so little supply.

The pet bereavement counsellors that currently practise often don’t choose this career for the money, but it does help.

You don’t need commercial expertise to set up your business as a Pet Bereavement Counsellor. You just need common sense, dedication and a desire to succeed. And the course will show you how to set up a small business.

Are you looking for a new direction?

If you’re looking for a change of career, either from a job in a completely different walk of life, or you’re tired of the rat race and want to run your own business and be your own boss, the course is for you.

Our distance learning courses are designed for people who want a completely different career OR who want to expand and develop their current job.

You may already be in a similar role to a Pet Bereavement Counsellor, such as a veterinary assistant, people counsellor, kennel maid, or simply just love animals and helping people cope with problems.

Alternatively, you might be doing something very different from this type of career, but have always wanted to become a Pet Bereavement Counsellor. Now’s the time to sign up and take the plunge!

I look forward to welcoming you on the course.

With best wishes

Kit Sadgrove
Course Director

PS Becoming a pet bereavement counsellor is one of the most inexpensive ways to set up your own business. You can work from home, and you don’t need any special equipment. So if you love animals, this could be right for you?

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