Therapy Dog Classes

Have you often thought about sharing the joy you feel when your are with your wonderful canine companion with others? Does your dog bring a smile to everyone's face that he encounters? 

This program will help you and your canine partner prepare to do visits and activities. Dogs have a remarkable effect on humans based on a bond that has existed for thousands of years. Come and explore the many facets of being a team, including the skills needed to make every visit a safe and fulfilling experience. At the completion of the program, we will schedule evaluations.  

Prerequisites:  

  • Your dog must be at least one year of age, friendly and sociable with people, and tolerant of the presence of other dogs.

  • AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification is encouraged but not required.

More information about Pet Partners.

When you successfully register with your dog, your team can join our group, Paws Cares, and Pet Partners of South Central Community Group, which may help you find meaningful volunteer opportunities that are well-suited to your team's skills and interests.

Want more info? please email to sandy.pawsneffect@gmail.com

Pet Partners Handler Workshop

This six hour session is a Pet Partners required workshop, for handlers-only (no dogs) to help you learn the details of doing therapy dog visits and to help you prepare to be a dog therapy team. The workshop is interactive and gives you ample opportunity to ask questions about animal assisted activities. After attending the workshop, you will be able to take the Pet Partners online, open book test at your convenience,  which is a prerequisite for evaluation as a Pet Partner team.

The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024 9 am to 4 pm The cost is $90.00 +tax.

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For more information as to how to register, please email sandy.pawsneffect@gmail.com

Therapy Dog skills class

This four-class session is an opportunity to brush up on your dog's skills for real therapy work and for the therapy dog evaluation.  You will experience "visiting" with your dog through a variety of scenarios, including exposure to medical equipment, typical distractions, and common situations you may encounter.

Prerequisite: Pet Partners Handler Workshop

Not yet Scheduled.

$120 + 7.62 tax for a total of: 127.62

For more information and to register, email sandy.pawsneffect@gmail.com .