Becoming a SmartSitter or want to understand the job better? Spot accredited schools near you on the map — programmes, prices and duration shown clearly.
DogAround brings trusted sitting and training centres together on one map. Each school shows its offer transparently: compare freely, with no hidden forms or forced sales calls. When a school fits, you sign up with them directly — we do not sell courses.
Same app as booking a sit. School pins appear next to sitters in your area — zoom in to see what is available around you.
Logo, courses offered (ACACED dog, cat, exotic pets…), “from” price, indicative duration and format (in person, online or both). Everything is visible before you contact anyone.
Phone and email only appear after you choose to reach out. Ask questions, compare options, then enrol directly with the provider you pick.
In France, ACACED is often required for professional pet care. Training covers animal welfare, safety and working with owners — solid foundations before your first sits.
Understanding industry qualifications helps you ask the right questions before handing over your dog or cat. Even if you are not training, the map gives concrete context about the sitter role.
DogAround does not sell training or take commission on school enrolment. We provide the map so information flows — the rest is between you and the school.
Once trained, upload your certificate in SmartSitter settings. DogAround does not collect diplomas from schools: you keep and present your own documents.
Mainly recognised titles by country: ACACED in France and Luxembourg, welfare courses in Belgium, Sachkundenachweis in Germany, Attestato in Italy… Each school lists the diplomas it prepares.
No. We display schools and their showcase profiles. Enrolment, scheduling and payment happen directly with the provider you choose.
Yes — one national map. Zoom to your region: if no school is listed yet, the area stays empty — no fake results or generic pins.
If you already hold your certificate, add it to your profile. The training map mainly helps people starting out, refreshing skills or comparing schools.
Open the SmartSitters map: training pins sit alongside sitters in your neighbourhood.
