Peddymark Animal Microchip Suppliers
What will I receive during and following my microchipping training course?
We provide qualified trainers who will travel to you; initially there is some theory work to complete prior to your training date, which will take approximately 2 -3 hours, then you will receive approximately 4 hours one-to-one training and we work to your availability when it comes to training dates. We find that this format, rather than a classroom environment, produces more confident implanters. It allows you to work at your own pace and ask many more questions of your trainer, becoming happier that you have covered every aspect of microchipping.
Who is eligible to become a microchip implanter?
Becoming a microchip implanter is not as hard as you may think. Anyone can train to become a microchip implanter and you don’t need any existing qualifications. Whether you are a breeder, wanting to be able to microchip your own litters, or work elsewhere in the pet industry, offering microchip implanting is a valuable asset to your business.
PeddyMark is pleased to be able to offer approved training courses that can be organised for groups or individuals at very competitive prices. We currently have an offer available for those wishing to purchase a starter kit bundle. The training is completely free of charge when purchasing a starter kit bundle with 20 microchips for registration on the Animal Tracker database. To find out more about the training we offer you can call our office on 01279 507363, or for a quote for group training where each trainee does not require a starter kit, please submit your details via the box at the bottom of this page.
You need no prior qualifications to be able to train as a microchip implanter. You will, however, need to have access to at least 3 non-microchipped animals to chip as part of your training and be able to handle these species competently. If you wish to be able to microchip dogs in the future, one of these three animals must be a dog. If you are in England and wish to be able to microchip cats in the future, one of these three animals must be a cat.
All microchip training must be undertaken with an approved supplier such as Peddymark. Peddymark has been awarded approved status by Defra and The Secretary of State, The Scottish Secretary of State and The Welsh Assembly to train in England, Scotland and Wales respectively. Our certificates are available upon request.
Our training prices are extremely competitive and for a limited time only, we are offering training completely free of charge when purchased with a microchipping starter kit. If you do not require a starter kit for each member of a group booking, please use the box at the bottom of this page or contact our office on 01279 507363 for a tailored quote.
PeddyMark is one of the few companies who operate their own database- Animal Tracker. For more information about Animal Tracker, visit the website here.
Alternatively, microchips can be bought from PeddyMark with registration to PetLog- the Kennel Club’s database. Click here for more information.
The microchips themselves are identical, the only difference is the price of the registration and the process on the database. As Animal Tracker is our own database, we are able to offer registrations at a lower cost and assist you further in the future with any registration issues.
Please note, the promotional training offer is only available to customers who purchase a starter kit with 20 microchips to be registered on the Animal Tracker database.
Microchip Legislation
Legislation introduced in April 2016, states that it is compulsory for all owners to ensure their dog is microchipped by 8 weeks of age and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a DEFRA compliant, pet microchipping database. If they do not, they could face a fine of up to £500.
New legislation in 2023 states that cats must be implanted with a microchip before they reach the age of 20 weeks and their contact details stored and kept up to date in a DEFRA compliant, pet microchipping database. All owners must have their cat microchipped by 10 June 2024 and owners found not to have microchipped their cat will have 21 days to have one implanted or they could face a fine of up to £500.
The Microchipping of Cats and Dogs (England) Regulations 2023
All microchip training must be undertaken with an approved supplier such as Peddymark. Peddymark has been awarded approved status by Defra and The Secretary of State, The Scottish Secretary of State and The Welsh Assembly to train in England, Scotland and Wales respectively.
Find a microchip Implanter here.
Register a microchip here.
For a quote for group bookings or for training with Pet Log registration, please enquire below.
The training was great and helped me feel so much more confident. Thank you so much.
LisaSomerset
Our training was very simply explained and demonstrated. I was relieved it was easier than I imagined it to be.
VickiLincolnshire
