Pet End of Life

  • Author: Jodi Clock
  • Level: Beginner
  • Length: 2 hours
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Lesson series: Professional
Would you know what to do if your pet died? Do you know your options in euthanasia or cremation? Good Dog is proud and honored to partner with eldercare and aftercare expert, Jodi Clock, to bring you a very important and unique online training course in dealing with end-of-life issues with pets.
  • Number of Training Videos: 13
  • Video time: 120 minutes
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Course contents

What's included?

As much as we don’t want to think about losing our pets, end of life is an important and often undiscussed part of being a pet owner. Losing a beloved pet can be heart wrenching, confusing, and traumatic. Many times, pet owners don't know where to turn for answers, information, and support in trying and difficult times. Having a solid background in how to deal with various situations related to death and dying, can help when faced with the loss or impending loss of a pet.

Even though these subjects make many of us uncomfortable, it is important information to have and understand when you are faced with a terminally ill pet. Dealing with the loss of a pet is every bit as traumatic as losing a human family member.
Lesson series: Professional

Pet palliative care & euthansia

There are options available to today’s pet owner, when it comes to eldercare and end of life decisions. Mobile pet hospice is a new and growing trend in pet care that can prolong the life of a beloved pet, without sacrificing quality of life. Euthanasia options are available in-home that make a pet and their family more comfortable and compassionate. Jodi Clock explains growing trends and options in eldercare.


End of life is a part of life

As much as we don’t want to think about losing our pets and our clients, end of life is an important and often undiscussed part of the pet profession. Often clients or coworkers look to us for answers, information, and support in trying and difficult times. Having a solid background in how to deal with various situations related to death and dying, can help those who rely on us.

Meet the instructor

Jodi Clock

Jodi Clock is an international speaker, author, and expert on how to help families have difficult conversations with their loved ones about legacy planning, for people and pets. Since 1988, Jodi has worked in the ‘end-of-life planning’ industry including family and corporately owned funeral homes, pet crematories, advance funeral planning companies, and casket manufacturers. Jodi and husband Dale own Clock Funeral Home and Clock Timeless Pets, one of the country’s first pet loss centers. Jodi is a charter member on the leadership team of the Professional Pet Loss Alliance (PLPA), a Certified Pet Loss Professional (CPLP), and is trained in Pet Loss and Grief Companioning. She holds an insurance license and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development.

Course Lessons

What happens when a pet dies?

Would you know what to do if a pet in your care died? How about it’s owner? If a client asked you on advice about euthanasia or cremation, would you be able to answer with helpful, factual information? Even though these subjects make many of us uncomfortable, it can provide a tremendous service, as well as support, to our clients during a very difficult time in their life. Dealing with the loss of a pet is every bit as traumatic as losing a human family member. Jodi walks you through these sensitive topics in her online training course.
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Frequently asked questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and you'll be provided continuous access to the training videos. Take your time and watch them as many times as you like. Repetition is good for everyone. 

Was this written by a professional dog trainer?

Yes it was. Jenn Merritt, CPDT-KA, BS, was a professional reward based dog trainer for more than thirteen years. She was also Fear Free certified and a Tellington TTouch Guild Member.

What does reward based dog training mean?

Reward based dog training or positive reinforcement dog training uses praise and/or treats to reward your dog for doing something you want him to do. Dogs quickly learn what behavior to repeat to get praise and rewards. Reward based training does not use punishment, force, or any type of training device that injures or hurts your dog.