Cat & Dog Transportation Safety Course

Overview

The Cat & Dog Transportation Safety Course is a free, educational course designed to provide CitizenShipper drivers with foundational knowledge and best practices related to transporting cats and dogs.

Reviewed by a licensed veterinarian for accuracy, this course helps support shared safety expectations for pet transportation on our platform while giving drivers practical guidance and an opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to learning and professionalism.

What Is the Cat & Dog Transportation Safety Course?

This course is a comprehensive introduction to safe, responsible cat and dog transportation. It focuses on practical, real-world scenarios drivers may encounter while transporting pets.

Topics covered include:

• Basic pet first aid

• Heatstroke prevention and response

• Proper crate construction and setup

• Feeding and walking guidelines during transport

• Safe handling techniques for cats and dogs

All course materials were reviewed by a licensed veterinarian to help ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with generally accepted best practices in animal care.

While this course addresses many common scenarios drivers may encounter during pet transport, it is not intended to be all-encompassing. Drivers are encouraged to continue educating themselves on pet care and transportation best practices beyond this course.

Why This Course Is Important

Transporting pets involves unique responsibilities. This course is designed to:

• Provide practical safety knowledge for individuals involved in pet transportation

• Help support appropriate handling and care during transport

• Establish shared safety guidance for CitizenShipper drivers

• Build trust with pet owners by demonstrating a driver’s commitment to learning and preparation

For customers, the course serves as an additional signal of professionalism and care. For drivers, it offers clear guidance and an opportunity to stand out in the marketplace.

Course Structure & Time Commitment

• 9 lessons covering key pet safety topics

• 1 final assessment

• Approximately 2–3 hours to complete on average

• Self-paced completion

Pet Safety Trained Badge

Drivers who successfully complete the course will:

• Receive a certificate of completion

• Be eligible to earn a Pet Safety Trained badge displayed on their driver profile
  
  

The Pet Safety Trained badge signals that a driver has completed CitizenShipper’s pet safety education course and is committed to learning platform safety guidance related to pet transportation.

The badge does not guarantee outcomes and does not replace individual experience, judgment, or veterinary advice.

How to Get the Badge

1. Complete the Cat & Dog Transportation Safety Course

2. Download your certificate of completion

3. Email the certificate to support@citizenshipper.com

4. Once reviewed and confirmed, the badge will be added to your driver profile

How to Sign Up

Enrollment in the Cat & Dog Transportation Safety Course is completely free.

Drivers can sign up and access the course through our enrollment page:
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Supporting Safe, Responsible Pet Transport

This course is part of CitizenShipper’s broader effort to support safety, education, and trust across the platform. By providing vet-reviewed educational resources and clear safety guidance, we aim to:

• Support safer handling and preparation during pet transport

• Equip drivers with practical, real-world knowledge

• Strengthen confidence and trust across the CitizenShipper community
   

Important Note

This course is provided for educational purposes only and does not replace professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Drivers and pet owners should always use sound judgment and consult a licensed veterinarian when medical concerns arise.

If you have questions, please contact our support team at support@citizenshipper.com.