The Pet Industry College Rto70236

18/08/2026

We love getting feedback from our students both during their courses and when they complete. We wish Sarah all the best with her Assistance Dogs Journey

05/08/2026

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As we celebrate International Assistance Dog Week, we’re proud to share this important article from Assistance Dogs International (ADI), exploring why standards matter in protecting the future of Assistance Dog partnerships. In “Dogs Behaving Badly: Why Standards Matter”, David Locklin, Execut...

03/08/2026

🐾 NOW AVAILABLE — JUNIOR HANDLER FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM 🐾

Great Junior Handlers aren’t just made in the show ring.

They learn to understand the dog at the other end of the lead. 🐕❤️

The Pet Industry College is excited to introduce our new Junior Handler Foundations Program, developed specifically for Australian Junior Handlers aged 7–19 years.

This short online course is designed to help young handlers build knowledge and confidence not only in the show ring, but in the areas that really matter when working with dogs.

🎓 The program covers:

🐾 Animal Care, Welfare & Understanding Dogs
Learn about daily care, welfare, canine behaviour and body language, recognising stress, illness and injury, and understanding what dogs need to be physically and emotionally well.

🐾 Safe Handling & Working with Dogs
Develop safe and respectful handling skills, learn how to approach and work with unfamiliar dogs, build trust, use positive reinforcement and adapt your handling to different dogs and personalities.

🏆 Junior Handler Competitions
Learn about ring etiquette, preparation, presentation, teamwork, confidence, sportsmanship and what to do when things don't quite go to plan.

Most importantly, the program reinforces one message throughout:

The welfare of the dog always comes before the result in the ring.

Junior Handlers are the future of our dog community, and we want to help them become confident, knowledgeable and respectful young people who are proud ambassadors for responsible dog ownership and animal welfare.

Participants complete one online module made up of 11 sections and knowledge quizzes and receive a Certificate of Completion when they successfully finish the program.

🐕 Learn about dogs.
🤝 Build the partnership.
🏆 Develop the handler.
❤️ Always put welfare first.

The Junior Handler Foundations Program is now available through The Pet Industry College.

22/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has already sent through your beautiful photos – we really appreciate your support! ❤️
We're currently creating an exciting new Junior Handlers resource for The Pet Industry College and are looking for a few more photos to help bring it to life.
If you have any of the following photos and are happy for us to use them, we'd love to hear from you! Please PM me or email them to [email protected].
We're looking for photos of:
🐾 Checking a dog over
🐾 Feeding a dog
🐾 Dog resting
🐾 Exercising a dog (walking, playing fetch, etc.)
🐾 Washing hands
🐾 Measuring food
🐾 Putting a food bowl down
🐾 Washing dog bowls
🐾 Brushing a dog
🐾 Bathing a dog
🐾 Drying a dog
🐾 Checking nails or paws
🐾 Checking ears
🐾 Checking for fleas and ticks
🐾 Cleaning leads
🐾 Cleaning brushes and combs
🐾 Feeling a dog's ribs (body condition check)
🐾 Playing with a dog
🐾 Rewarding a dog with a toy or treat
🐾 Judging junior handlers or stewarding
🐾 Junior handlers in the ring
🐾 Junior handlers grooming their dogs
🐾 Great sportsmanship moments
Whether they're from training, shows, or at home, we'd love to see them!
Thank you again for helping us create a resource that will support and educate the next generation of junior handlers. 💙

01/07/2026

📸 Calling all Junior Handlers!
We're creating a brand new Junior Handler Online Program and we'd love your help!
We're looking for high-quality photos of Junior Handlers that showcase the many skills involved in caring for, training and exhibiting dogs. These images will become part of an educational resource to support the next generation of Junior Handlers.
We're looking for photos of:
🐾 Caring for dogs
🐾 Feeding
🐾 Grooming
🐾 Bathing/washing
🐾 Basic first aid
🐾 Feeding and watering
🐾 Playing and building a bond
🐾 Stacking and presenting dogs
🐾 Safe handling
🐾 Calming or reassuring a nervous dog
🐾 Positive interactions with other Junior Handlers in the ring
🐾 Good sportsmanship
🐾 Appropriate control and handling in the ring
🐾 Any other moments that demonstrate responsible dog ownership and Junior Handler skills.
If you'd like to contribute, please send your photos to [email protected].
Please note: If the Junior Handler featured in the image is under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must complete and sign a Photo Consent Form before the image can be used.
Thank you for helping us create an exciting new educational resource for Junior Handlers across Australia!

29/06/2026

Now hiring — Remote Sales Consultant
The Pet Industry College (RTO) — operating since 2013
Since 2013 The Pet Industry College has trained groomers, vet support staff, pet business owners and club leaders across Australia. We deliver accredited qualifications and practical short courses that lift industry standards.

The role (remote) Own our CRM, run discovery calls and convert enquiries across three pipelines: Certified Courses, Individual Courses and B2B (business & association) training. Mix of inbound + outbound. Same days, same hours — ongoing.

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS SALES EXPERIENCE

You’ll:
• Qualify and manage all CRM leads; schedule and run discovery calls (phone/video).
• Close enrolments and group bookings; prepare tailored quotes and hand over to ops.
• Build partner relationships with pet businesses, clubs, government and associations.
• Report weekly on pipeline health and forecast.
You have:
• Proven B2B & B2C sales experience; education or pet industry background a plus.
• Strong CRM skills, confident on calls, organised and self motivated.
• Customer first mindset and excellent close/follow up skills.
Why join
• Represent a trusted RTO with a decade+ track record (since 2013).
• Flexible part time hours with bonus upside — real impact on careers and the pet industry.
Details
• Hours: 12 hours per week - Mon-Weds-Thurs
• Location: Remote (must have reliable internet)
• Apply Email resume and a short cover letter (max 200 words) to: [email protected] Subject: “Sales Consultant — [Your Name]”. Applications close: 5th July 2026.

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05/06/2026

A great day for a Queensland workshop…. First workshop held at Dogs Queenslands grounds.

Also a few students finishing their last practical assessments so congratulations to them on finishing your qualifications

This is what educating is about passing on knowledge to the next generation and helping them make their first steps into industry

11/05/2026

At The Pet Industry College (RTO 70236), we are proud to continue our long-standing support of Assistance Dogs Australia and the incredible work they do changing lives through the human–canine bond. 🐾💙

On 14th May, we encourage our community to get behind their Giving Day campaign — Born to Change Lives.

This year, funds raised will help build two purpose-built birthing suites, ensuring future Assistance Dog puppies receive the very best care from their very first breath. These facilities will help support the next generation of life-changing dogs and the people whose lives they will transform.

Even better — every $1 donated will be MATCHED, doubling the impact of your support!

The work Assistance Dogs Australia does is truly life-changing, and we are honoured to continue supporting an organisation so dedicated to animal welfare, training excellence, and empowering people through assistance dogs.

Together, we can help change lives. 🐶✨

https://www.charidy.com/ada/PPP

Will you help establish a new dedicated Birthing Centre for our pups & enhance our breeding program capacity? The birthing suites provide a calm, sterile, & fully monitored environment with 24/7 care by a specialised whelping team.

22/04/2026

We’re proud to congratulate all the winners from the Specialty Shows we were honoured to sponsor over the Easter weekend.
These events, hosted by dedicated breed clubs, play such an important role in preserving, promoting, and celebrating the unique qualities of their breeds. The passion and commitment shown by these communities is invaluable to the future of the dog industry.
A special acknowledgement to the Sporting Spaniel Society of NSW, Siberian Husky Club of NSW, Australian Shepherd Association of NSW, and Pointer Club of NSW for hosting outstanding events. With esteemed judges from around the world, the level of expertise and care in evaluation was truly exceptional.
Thank you for allowing us to be part of these events—we’re grateful for the opportunity to support education within such passionate and knowledgeable communities.

If you run a show or event that would benefit from Education Sponsorship, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email [email protected] to find out more.

09/04/2026

📣 Calling the Animal Industry – We Want Your Input 🐾

At The Pet Industry College, we’re always working to ensure training is industry-led, relevant, and actually useful on the job — not just ticking boxes.

But the best insights don’t come from us… they come from YOU — the people in it every day.

💬 We want to know:

👉 Where are the biggest gaps in training right now?
👉 What do businesses struggle with when it comes to staff skills or progression?
👉 Where are team members getting “stuck” in their careers?
👉 What skills do you wish new staff came with?

And importantly…

🎯 What short courses or upskilling programs does our industry actually need right now?

Think practical, real-world skills like:
• Behaviour & handling
• Client communication
• Animal welfare standards
• Leadership & team management
• Mental health & compassion fatigue
• Workplace safety & risk management

Or something completely different?

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a message — we’re listening.

Let’s work together to lift the standard of our industry, support our people, and improve outcomes for the animals in our care.