PAWS for People

Delaware Military Academy DeStress Event
2017-01-17 10:15 - 11:40 (America/New_York) | Delaware Military Academy, 112 Middleboro Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19804, United States
Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Orientation
2017-01-14 08:30 - 13:00, 2016-12-10 08:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Target Training (Week 1 of 5)
2017-01-12 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Target Training
Course Description: Target Training allows you and your dog to focus your training on 1 or 2 specific behaviors – things you either need to work on for pet therapy visiting or behaviors you are having trouble with at home. There are 4 cases when this type of class would be appropriate for you:

if you aren’t a PAWS member and want to work on a couple of “non-aggressive” behaviors
if you are concerned your pet needs to work on a few behaviors before coming to a PAWS’ orientation.
if you need help with just a couple of the commands required for STEX certification after a PAWS’ Orientation, or
if you need some help polishing a particular behavior to advance your level of STEX certification.

Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
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 all participants.

Cost: $160.00 (5 week course)
You will need to bring:

Treats: We recommend bringing 3 levels of treats for variety and motivation
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

Register Now for Dog Training Classes

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 1 of 5)
2017-01-12 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
PAWS Puppy 2
Course Description: Is your puppy already off to a good start with its training but you are both ready for the next step? Come have fun with your pup while advancing your skills!
This 5-week course is for puppies at least 6-7 months old and young dogs who are ready to move on to more reliable performance of the basics they already know. More emphasis will be placed on handler (owner) focus around distraction. As a team, you will be become able to to perform happily and reliably across environments.
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
14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921
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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

Orientation
2017-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Cardinal Village, 455 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell, NJ, 08080, United States
SEWELL, NJ | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park Special Needs Night
2017-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Sky Zone Trampoline Park, 211 Executive Dr, Suite 3, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

Tricks of the Trade
2017-01-08 11:15 - 12:15 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Tricks of the Trade
Course Description: Come learn valuable “tricks” that you and your therapy companion can use while visiting! These are all simple to learn and can add variety to you own repertoire of fun behaviors that can entertain and distract. “Tricks” include:
– High 5
– High 10
– Gentle paw
– Putting head on lap
– Crawl
– Spin (left and right)
– Toss a treat
– “Reading” a book
– Back up
– Waiving goodbye (or hello)
Instructor: Lynne Robinson
Requirements:

Must be a PAWS member

Cost: $40.00 (1 person & 1 pet, single session)
You will need to bring:

Treats: We recommend bringing 3 levels of treats for variety and motivation
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

Register Now for Dog Training Classes

Penn Wynne Library Presentation
2017-01-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Penn Wynne Library, 130 Overbrook Parkway, Wynnewood, PA, 19096, United States
PAWS for Reading Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Orientation
2017-01-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Appoquinimink Library, 651 N Broad St, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States
MIDDLETOWN, DE | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Orientation
2017-01-04 12:00 - 15:00, 2016-12-14 18:30 - 21:30 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
NEWARK, 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 5 of 5)
2016-12-29 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
14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921
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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 5 of 5)
2016-12-29 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
14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921
Google Maps
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

Basic Training
2016-12-28 18:30 - 21:30 | 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 4 of 5)
2016-12-22 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
Google Maps
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 4 of 5)
2016-12-22 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
Google Maps
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

Polytech High School Presentation
2016-12-19 14:20 - 14:45 | Polytech High School, 823 Walnut Shade Rd, Woodside, DE, 19980, United States

Basic Training
2016-12-17 08:30 - 11:30 | 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.

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 3 of 5)
2016-12-15 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 3 of 5)
2016-12-15 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

DeStress Event - Cooper Medical School
2016-12-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 401 Broadway, Camden, NJ, 08103, United States

DeStress Event - University of the Sciences
2016-12-14 12:00 - 14:00 | University of the Sciences, 600 S. 43rd. St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States

DeStress Event - Harrison House, U Penn
2016-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | UPenn – Harrison House, 3910 Irving Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States

Basic Training
2016-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Room, 180 Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

American Helicopter Museum
2016-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd, West Chester, PA, 19380, United States

YMCA Special Needs Adaptive Program
2016-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | YMCA – Berwyn, 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn, PA, 19312, United States

DeStress Event - Rowan University
2016-12-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Rowan University, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ, 08028, United States

Holiday Gift Wrapping
2016-12-09 - 2016-12-24 | PA
Therapy Teams & Gift Wrappers Needed – 3-hour shifts | Christiana Mall & Concord Pike locations | Sign up for a shift online: http://signup.com/go/cgT8HJ or call 302-351-5622

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 2 of 5)
2016-12-08 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
