Barkley Square Receives National Certification Credential

April 4, 2012 - PRLog -- The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), the nation’s leading nonprofit professional pet sitting organization, is pleased to announce Kristina Robertson of Barkley Square Professional Pet Services in Alexandria, VA has earned the NAPPS Certification credential.

The NAPPS Certification Program provides pet sitters with a broad-ranged and in-depth program in pet sitting. The state-of-the-art curriculum, which requires the time commitment of a semester college course, includes topics in pet care, health, nutrition and behavior, as well as, business development and management, and a complete pet first aid course.

“Being a veteran pet care provider for over 20 years, I wasn’t sure if getting this certification would really help me,” said Robertson. “In my professional opinion, this is the best investment any pet care provider can make if they are serious about our industry.”

“NAPPS Certification acknowledges that the pet sitter is a serious professional who has obtained a very high level of expertise through personal study,” said Felicia Lembesis, CAE, executive director of NAPPS. “We congratulate Barkley Square for achieving this distinction.”

The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) is a national nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting the concept of in-home pet care, supporting the professionals engaged in at-home pet care, promoting the welfare of animals and improving and expanding the industry of pet sitting. NAPPS provides valuable credibility, networking and education to help foster the success of their members. For more information about the NAPPS Online Certification Program, please visit www.petsitters.org.

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Barkley Square Professional Pet Services & Gourmet Dog Bakery is a full-service pet care provider and gourmet pet boutique offering the best dogwalking, petsitting, grooming, and training services as well as all-natural, healthy dog treats.