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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.

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?

An Introduction to Enrichment Based Programming

Tue, October 7th 2:00pm ET

HR POWERHOUR: Tackling Performance Issues with Confidence

Thu, October 16th 3:00pm ET

Why Certification Matters: Building Stronger Pet Care Businesses in Canada

Tue, October 28th 2:00pm ET

Meet Our Founders

Erika Godwin

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

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.

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