PAWS for People

Eric Altemus Memorial Catfish Tournament
2017-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brewer Bohemia Vista Marina, 140 Vista Marina Rd, Chesapeake City, MD, 21915, United States
Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Orientation
2017-06-03 08:30 - 13:00 | Cokesbury Village, 726 Loveville Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Hockessin, DE | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 3 of 5)
2017-06-01 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
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)
Location: PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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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
Register Now for Dog Training Classes

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 3 of 5)
2017-06-01 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
PAWS Puppy 1
Course Description: Do you have a new puppy? Want to get a good start with its training and have fun at the same time?
This 5-week course will focus on helping you and your pup build a partnership by teaching the basics in a fun, motivational way. We’ll also teach you how to incorporate play into training and how to keep your pup’s focus on you around distractions.
Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
Requirements:

Open to puppies 6 months old and young dogs.
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 all participants.

Cost: $160.00 (5 week course)
Location: PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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You will need to bring:

A variety of soft treats
Non-squeaking tug type toy
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

Register Now for Dog Training Classes

Do More 24 Delaware
2017-06-01 10:00 - 20:00 | Barnes & Noble – Christiana Mall, 340 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

Basic Training
2017-05-26 10:00 - 13:00 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Newark, DE | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 2 of 5)
2017-05-25 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 2 of 5)
2017-05-25 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

DeStress Event - Baldwin School
2017-05-24 14:40 - 15:45 | Baldwin School, 701 Montgomery Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA, 19010, United States

Heart in the Game at Selbyville Middle
2017-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Selbyville Middle, 80 Bethany Road , Selbyville, DE, 19975, United States

Mosaic Family Success Center
2017-05-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Mosaic Family Success Center, 110 East High Street, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States

Marriott Unity Day
2017-05-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Marriott, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States

Basic Training
2017-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Adult Care of Chester County in Kennett Square, 500 Old Forge Lane, Kennett Square, PA, 19348, United States
Kennett Square, PA | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Marriott Associate Wellness Day
2017-05-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Marriott, 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, United States

Spring Back for PAWS
2017-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | All 4 Paws, 549 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

AWA’s Paws and Feet 5K Race & Doggie Fun Day
2017-05-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Eastern Regional High School, 1401 Laurel Oak Rd, Voorhees Township, NJ, 08043, United States

Basic Training
2017-05-20 08:30 - 13:00 | Cadia Rehabilitation Silverside, 3322 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19810, United States
Wilmington, DE | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Cub Scout Troop Meeting
2017-05-19 19:30 - 20:00 | Mantua Community Center, 111 E Mercer Ave, Sewell, NJ, 08080, United States

DeStress Event - Archmere Academy
2017-05-19 14:30 - 16:00 | Archmere Academy, 3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE, 19703, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 1 of 5)
2017-05-18 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 1 of 5)
2017-05-18 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Dine and Donate at PJ Whelihan's
2017-05-18 17:00 - 21:00 | PJ Whelihan’s, 1347 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA, 19382, United States

Manor Care Visit
2017-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 | Manor Care (Yeadon), 14 Lincoln Avenue, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States

Family Engagement Night
2017-05-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Claymont Elementary, 3401 Green St, Claymont, DE, 19703, United States
PAWS for Reading Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Basic Training
2017-05-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Cardinal Village, 455 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ, 08080, United States
Sewell, NJ | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Century Engineering Health Fair
2017-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Century Engineering, 550 South Bay Road, Dover, DE, 19901, United States

Philadelphia Walk for Williams Syndrome
2017-05-13 11:15 - 12:30 | Navy Yard, 201 Rouse Blvd. , Philadelphia, PA, 19112, United States

Mother's Day Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
2017-05-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Barnes & Noble – Christiana Mall, 340 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Therapy Teams & Volunteers to Gift Wrap Needed | Sign up: http://signup.com/go/5TjMos

Share Your Care
2017-05-13 10:00 - 14:00 | North East UMC, 308 S Main St, North East, MD, 21901, United States

Alex & Ani Fundraiser Night
2017-05-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Alex & Ani – Newark, 50 E Main St, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
