Supporting, Educating, and Elevating Pet Care Professionals Across Canada
Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Unite with a national movement of qualified, insured, and verified pet care providers.
Erika & Morag on Pet Sitter Confessional Podcast
637: Raising the Bar in Canada: Inside Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Finally, a Canadian resource made for Canadian Pet Care Professionals
Other associations don’t speak to the realities of running a pet care business in Canada, CPCP does. From CRA to weather, our needs are different. We’re here to bridge the gap.
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Built for Canadian Pet Care Pros
Monthly Expert Webinar Series
Access specialized education tailored to Canadian Pet Care Professionals to help you enhance your skills and grow your pet care business, including monthly expert webinars and challenges to help you work on your business instead of just in it. Replays will be available for members who can't make the live.
Monthly Q&A with HR Expert
Join us every 3rd Thursday of the month for an interactive session with our trusted HR expert, tailored for Canadian pet care professionals. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or managing a growing team, this is your chance to get clear, confident guidance on all things HR.
Sit. Stay. Recap
Join us for our monthly Sit, Stay & Recap session, a casual, collaborative roundtable exclusively for members of Canadian Pet Care Professionals. This is your space to come together, reflect on the month, and connect with fellow pet pros who truly understand the ups and downs of the industry.
Monthly Marketing Toolkit
Each month, our members get access to a ready-to-use Marketing Toolkit made just for Canadian pet care pros. Inside you’ll find social media graphics, quick-to-customize Canva templates, all using Canadian spelling and featuring our holidays It’s everything you need to stay consistent, save time, and market your business like a pro, without reinventing the wheel every month.
Business Directory Listing
Our Canadian Pet Care Professionals Directory is coming soon! This will be the go-to place for pet owners across Canada to find qualified, insured, and registered pet care providers in their area.
Member Badges
Our professional badges are designed to help you proudly showcase your commitment to quality pet care. As a CPCP member, you’ll receive a custom badge to display on your website, letting clients know you’re insured, registered, and part of a growing network of trusted Canadian pet care providers. It’s a simple way to build credibility, stand out from hobby sitters, and show you’re serious about your business.
CPCP Member Benefits
CPCP Directory Listing
Exclusive Member Portal
CPCP Member Badge
Monthly Marketing Toolkit
Live Expert Webinars + Replays
Monthly HR Q&A Sessions
Sit. Stay. Recap. Networking
Provincial Hubs
Service Breakout Rooms
Member-Only Discounts
What’s Happening Now?
Paws and Pause: Finding Balance Through the Holiday Rush
Thu, November 6th 11:00am ET
AI as Your Assistant, Not Your Replacement: Making Tech Work With Your Personal Touch
Thu, November 13th 1:00pm ET
Sticky Situations: Navigating the Tricky Side of HR
Thu, November 20th 3:00pm ET
Meet Our Founders
Erika Godwin
Supporting Pet Care Professionals for 10+ years as Co-Founder of ProPet Software and Owner of Barketing Solutions based out of Ottawa, Ontario. Erika has sponsored many industry events, writes for PSI Magazine and has appeared on numerous podcasts and webinars.
Morag Willcox
Experienced pet care professional with over 25 years in business, based in Newmarket, Ontario. Leading a team of 22 employees, I am dedicated to refining systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement and excellence in pet care services.
Join Us Today!
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, you belong here!
Thanks to our Partners & Supporters
Enjoy Exclusive Discounts From:
50% off Set-up Fees
CPCP Member Special Pricing
15% OFF all PSI’s courses & PETSIT PRO training
10% OFF Professional Dog Trainer (PDT) Certificate
15-50% OFF Dog Treats
20% off Pet Biz Reports for 12 months
10% discount on General registration ticket
