I am Chiara Bos, the owner and founder of Joyful Horse and Pet Sitting and Joyful Dog Training LLC.

 

 

We are certified, insured and bonded with Pet Sitters International

• CPPS certification based on 37 categories of study and rigorous exam

• Re-certification required every 3 years to maintain skill set

• Insured through Business Insurers of the Carolinas, providers of insurance designed for Pet Sitters for broad spectrum care, custody and control coverage

• Fully bonded by Business Insurers of the Carolinas

Additional accreditations:

• American Kennel Club - Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test Evaluator

• Therapeutic riding certification/instruction

• Pet First Aid Certified

• Certified member of Equine Evacuation Team

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Associates degree from top agricultural college in The Netherlands (Middelbare Agrarische School, Oss)

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the HBO-V Eindhoven, The Netherlands (i.e. Registered Nurse)

• Folk high school in Norway, music specialty program

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Training dogs since 1986:

• Co-manager of a horse boarding facility in Pennsylvania

• Over 25 years experience in caring for creatures large and small (horses, dogs, cats, chickens, cows, sheep, goats, llamas, ducks, fish, iguanas, hamsters, guinea pigs).

• Farm experience

• Responsible and caring horse owner for 15 years

 

For all creatures great and small, make that call!