Basic Training
2017-06-17 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Father's Day Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
2017-06-17 10:00 - 18:00 | Barnes & Noble – Christiana Mall, 340 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE, 19702, United States
Gift Wrappers and Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org
Sign up online – http://signup.com/go/jZfzeH

Days of Summer Camp
2017-06-21 08:30 - 09:00, 2017-06-23 14:30 - 15:00 | Moose Lodge, 20142 Beaver Dam Rd, Milford, DE, 19963, United States
Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Basic Training
2017-06-21 11:00 - 14:00 | The Summit, 5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Pike Creek, DE | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Brandywine Valley SPCA Camp
2017-06-22 11:00 - 11:45, 2017-06-29 11:00 - 11:45 | Brandywine Valley SPCA, 600 South St, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States

PV Pet Palooza featuring the Dock Dogs
2017-06-23 14:00 - 18:00, 2017-06-24 10:00 - 18:00 | 233 S Broadway, 233 S Broadway, Pennsville, NJ, 08070, United States

Shining Stars Party
2017-06-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Newark Senior Center, 200 Whitechapel Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
This is our annual volunteer recognition celebration! Open to PAWS members and their families.

PV Pet Palooza featuring the Dock Dogs
2017-06-25 10:00 - 18:00 | PV, 233 S Broadway, Pennsville, NJ, 08070, United States

Shining Stars Party
2017-06-25 13:30 - 15:30 | St. Martha’s Episcopal Church, 117 Maplewood Ave, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930, United States
This is our annual volunteer recognition celebration. Open to PAWS members and their families.

Basic Training
2017-06-26 14:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Legislative Hall Visit
2017-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Legislative Hall, 410 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE, 19901, United States

Attention & Focus (Week 1 of 5)
2017-06-27 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Attention & Focus
Course Description: Emphasis of this course is to improve and build a more reliable team through mastering attention skills and focus on the handler around distractions. We will cover a variety of exercises and games as well as loose-lead handling skills which will provide a well-rounded and reliable performance in all areas of your required training as a pet therapy training, AS WELL AS a well-mannered family pet.
This course if perfect for PAWS Puppy 1 & 2 students looking to take their training to the next level AS WELL AS current teams looking to refresh or expand their skills in this area of training as well as learning many other new exercises to aid in their training.
This class will prepare PAWS Puppy 1 & 2 students for the Therapy Prep Course.
*PUPPY 1 & 2 COURSES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE
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: $160.00 (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
Register Now

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 1 of 5)
2017-06-27 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)
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

White Clay Creek Summer Camp
2017-06-28 10:30 - 11:15 | White Clay Creek Nature Center, 1475 Creek Road, Newark, DE, 19711, United States

Basic Training
2017-06-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Kent County Public Library, 497 South Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Dover, DE | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 1 of 5)
2017-06-29 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)
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

Target Training (Week 1 of 5)
2017-06-29 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

Union Hospital Camp Scrubs
2017-06-30 13:00 - 14:15 | Union Hospital – Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, 106 Bow St, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

Tricks of the Trade
2017-07-02 11:15 - 12:15 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, 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

Orientation
2017-07-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Harford County Sheriff’s Office, 3726 Norrisville Rd, Jarrettsville, MD, 21084, United States
Bel Air, MD | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Orientation
2017-07-08 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.

Mushroom Festival Parade
2017-07-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Kennet Square, Willow Street & State Street, Kennett Square, PA, 19348, United States

Orientation
2017-07-10 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Attention & Focus (Week 2 of 5)
2017-07-11 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 2 of 5)
2017-07-11 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

American Karate Studio Camp
2017-07-12 10:30 - 11:30 | American Karate Studio, 1150 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE, 19711, United States

PAWS for Reading at the Please Touch Museum
2017-07-12 14:00 - 15:00 | Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA, 19131, United States
