Are any fellow Rover sitters NAPPS (National Association of Professional Pet Sitters) certified? I've been reading a lot about this lately and was wondering if it was worth the hefty price tag, not only for the initial certification, but the continuing education credits you must take to maintain certification.
I am a member and I can honestly tell you it is not worth it. They do not help you with anything. I first signed up because I figured it will help me further my knowledge of pet sitting but that was not the case. Once you sign up you will never hear from them again. As a member you can log on and have access to certain forms but those forms you can easily find online. Save your money. They are a new company who has a lot of work ahead of them.
Wow! Thank you for your HONESTY....just what I was looking for in an answer. I don't understand how many pet related jobs are looking for NAPPS certification if it is really just....blah. I guess I'll save my $$!
Frances, Thank you for sharing your candid opinion! I considered it a while back for one main reason: Members can purchase bonding & liability insurance under the NAPPS organization at discounted rates. Have you used it for bonding or liability insurance? If so, what was your experience?
I completely screwed up and I feel awful about it. I have APSE not NAAPS. So sorry. Deb I have my insurance through Pet Sitters Association and I am happy with them. I belong to a few organizations that's why the mix up.
OK...so there is APSE as well as NAPPS....I'm not sure what to do now. I would like something that will say that "YES, I'm a Professional Pet Sitter and I take my job seriously" by proving my experience and education in pet care.
Sounds like NAPPS may be what you want. Thank you for clarifying Frances!