PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 3 of 5)
2017-06-01 18:30 - 19:20 (America/New_York) | 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

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
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

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.

Eric Altemus Memorial Catfish Tournament
2017-06-03 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

Tricks of the Trade
2017-06-04 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

DeStress - UD Health & Wellbeing Dept
2017-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | University of Delaware – The Green, Newark, DE, 19716, United States

Orientation
2017-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | The Summit, 5850 Limestone Road, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
Pike Creek, DE | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Christiana Care Springside Rehab Aphasia Suport Group
2017-06-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Christiana Care Springside Rehab, 300 Biddle Ave, #200, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

DeStress Event - Discover Corporate
2017-06-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Discover Corporate, 12 Reads Way, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 4 of 5)
2017-06-08 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 4 of 5)
2017-06-08 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Concord Pet Dogs in the Park
2017-06-09 09:00 - 19:00 | Glasgow Park, Glasgow Park, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

Concord Pet Dogs in the Park Copy
2017-06-10 09:00 - 18:00 | Glasgow Park, Glasgow Park, Newark, DE, 19702, United States

Avon Grove Library
2017-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Avon Grove Library, 117 Rosehill Ave., West Grove, PA, 19393, United States
PAWS for Reading Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Father's Day Gift Wrapping at Barnes & Noble
2017-06-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2017-06-11 10:00 - 18:00, 2017-06-16 10:00 - 20:00, 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

Tunnell Cancer Center
2017-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Tunnell Cancer Center, 18947 John J Williams Hwy, Rehoboth Beach, DE, 19971, United States

Orientation
2017-06-12 14:00 - 17:00 | 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.

DeStress Event - Christiana Care
2017-06-12 14:30 - 16:30 | Christiana Hospital – Room 1100, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Christiana Care Therapy Teams Only | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Freedom Center for Independent Living
2017-06-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Freedom Center for Independent Living, 400 North Broad Street, Middletown, DE, 19709, United States

Orientation
2017-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Kent County Public Library, 497 South Red Haven Lane, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Dover, DE | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 5 of 5)
2017-06-15 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 5 of 5)
2017-06-15 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 for Dog Training Classes

Basic Training
2017-06-17 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.

Days of Summer Camp
2017-06-21 08:30 - 09:00 | Moose Lodge, 20142 Beaver Dam Rd, Milford, DE, 19963, United States

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 | 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 | 233 S Broadway, 233 S Broadway, Pennsville, NJ, 08070, United States
