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Dog Walker & Sitter

You walk and look after other people's dogs and see trouble coming before it happens. It is the shortest path here, and the work needs no degree.

  • 2 exams
  • 19 courses
  • Level 1 · 40 questions · 45 min
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Stress, Fear & Escalation

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STRESS, FEAR & ESCALATIONRecognizing trouble early

Yawning, Licking, and Other Quiet Warnings

Threshold: The Invisible Line

Trigger Stacking: The Bad Day Effect

Overstimulation and the Spinning Brain

Shutdown: When Dogs Stop Communicating

From Discomfort to Growl

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A dog barks at the door, freezes on a walk, whines when you sit down, or jumps on guests. Many owners immediately ask, "How do I stop this?" This course begins with a different question: What has my dog been trying to tell me before this behavior appeared?

Why Your Dog Has Been Talking All Along
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Astrixoh no. door spirits again
Snagei said no. firm voice. fixed face
Snagehe barked more. guest froze
Astrixmaybe he sensed the guest carried strange intent
Snageor he's rude. simpler
Martinwhat did he do before the jump
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Which question best supports a communication-focused view of behavior?

What might this behavior be telling me?
How can I stop this immediately?
How can I prove intent?
Which behavior is worst?
Why Your Dog Has Been Talking All Along
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Dog Walker & Sitter

What the work looks like

  • Read stress in a dog you met ten minutes ago
  • Walk two dogs past a third without a fight
  • Feed a boarding dog so its stomach stays calm

The market for this job

11%

projected growth in US jobs for animal care and service workers from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 69,400 openings a year.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook

Your path

Each step is a direction of courses in the Astra app and ends in a level-1 exam: 40 questions, 45 minutes. Take the exams in any order.

  1. Step 112 courses

    Dog language

    Dog language: stress, fear, escalation and the high-stakes warnings.

    Start with

    • Stress, Fear & Escalation
    • Walks, Visitors & Public Life
    • High-Stakes Warnings
    Exam · level 1The courses →The exam →
  2. Step 27 courses

    Nutrition & food

    Nutrition: portions, digestion and feeding someone else's dog.

    Exam · level 1The courses →The exam →
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ASTRA PROFESSION PATH

DOG WALKING AND SITTING

LEVEL 1 · FOUNDATION

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It arrives by itself once the last exam on the path is passed. Type your name and see the document you will get.

  • Issued automatically after your last exam on the path
  • Its own number and a public page anyone can check by QR
  • Valid for 1 year, renewed with a short test

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Dog language · Nutrition & food

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Where this job lives

Where people do this work, and where you can start practising inside Astra today.

  • Dog walking and pet sitting apps
  • Boarding kennels and dog daycare
  • Your own clients in the neighbourhood

What the certificate is, and what it isn't

The certificate confirms that you passed Astra's exams. It is not a government document, a licence or a right to practise.

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Real reviews from the App Store

Highly Recommend!

Sep 9, 2025
Farmer Native of Brittanyudn

Bite-sized lessons fit perfectly into my day!

Easy Intro

Apr 6, 2026
Benmoore106

I've decided to purchase the subscription because the trial was very helpful and organically learned.

Great!

Mar 16, 2026
LibraElsie

I love it. It is very informative and breaks things down to be easily interpreted.

10/10

Nov 3, 2025
juul101

Honestly. As someone who knew a bit before going into this, the way this app teaches and approaches things such as meanings and symbolism is amazing. This is well worth the money, just buy the lifetime!

Engaging and Interactive

Sep 9, 2025
63Snapplehyt

The interactive quizzes keep me motivated to learn. I enjoy using this app daily!

Quick to use

Aug 31, 2025
Slater Assaultxy

Lessons are short. I like that I can do a round while waiting in line.

Worth the money

Aug 30, 2025
Punkinhw

I wasn't sure about the price, but now I wouldn't trade this for anything. Quality lessons that stick.

Premium

Aug 30, 2025
Millskr

You're getting course material for a fraction of the cost. Definitely worth it.

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