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Therapy Dog Prep (Week 1 of 5)

June 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 8:20 pm


Therapy Dog Prep

Course Description: Want to become a PAWSome team? This class is for you! Throughout this 5-week course, handlers will have the opportunity to review and practice the basic skills necessary for their dogs to become therapy pets. We do lots of fun exercises to help you and your pup get ready for real pet therapy work. In addition, handlers can work toward passing PAWS’ Standards of Excellence Test (STEX), which is required for all PAWS Therapy teams, and/or the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. CGC testing done at the last class.

Requirements:
– This course is open to everyone (PAWS members and greater community).
– Proof of current rabies and distemper vaccines must be provided prior to attending the 1st session for non-PAWS dogs.

Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell

Cost: $180.00 (5 week course)

You will need to bring:
– Treats: We recommend bringing 3 levels of treats for variety and motivation
– Your dog’s favorite or highly motivating toys
– Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

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Details

Date:
June 27, 2017
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:20 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Aileen Murray
Email:
amurray@PAWSforPeople.org

Venue

PAWS for People Office – Newark
703 Dawson Dr
Newark, DE 19713 United States
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