PAWS for People

Title 1 Reading Night at Baltz Elementary
2017-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Baltz Elementary School, 1500 Spruce Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States
PAWS for Reading Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Carrie Downie Diversity Night
2017-04-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Carrie Downie, 1201 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE, 19720, United States

Crime Victims Tribute
2017-04-05 17:00 - 19:30 | Del State MLK Building, 1200 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901, United States
Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

DeStress Event - Delaware State University
2017-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Delaware State University’s Martin Luther King Center, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE, 19901, United States

Orientation
2017-04-04 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.

Parent Information Night
2017-04-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Lake Forest High School, 5407 Killens Pond Rd., Felton, DE, 19943, United States

Basic Training
2017-04-01 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.

Walk for Autism
2017-04-01 09:00 - 13:00 | Cape Henlopen State Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE, 19958, United States

Orientation
2017-04-01 08:00 - 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.

DeStress Event - Belflint, Lyons & Shuman
2017-03-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Belflint, Lyons & Shuman, 1011 Centre Road, Suite 310, Wilmington, DE, 19805, United States

Childs Elementary School
2017-03-31 12:30 - 14:00 | Childs Elementary School, 1599 Wharton Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19146, United States

Heart in the Game
2017-03-30 08:30 - 10:30 | Howard High School, 401 East 12th Street, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States

Basic Training
2017-03-27 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.

PAWS Spring Fling
2017-03-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Hockessin Memorial Hall, 610 Yorklyn Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States
More info to come!

Orientation
2017-03-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Zoom Room, 180 Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, United States
PHILADELPHIA, PA | Note: All prospective pet therapy teams must first register and be invited to attend all sessions. Click here to complete this first step.

Basic Training
2017-03-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Manor House, 1001 Rd 535, Seaford, DE, 19973, United States
SEAFORD, DE | Note: Prospective pet therapy teams must be invited to attend basic training.

Maclary Elementary School
2017-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Maclary Elementary School, 300 St Regis Dr, Newark, DE, 19711, United States
PAWS for Reading Therapy Teams Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 5 of 5)
2017-03-23 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

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 5 of 5)
2017-03-23 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

DeStress Event - Widener Law School
2017-03-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Widener University Law School, 4601 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States

Transition to Adult Life Fair
2017-03-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Chase Center, 815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE, 19801, United States

Manor Care Visit (Yeadon, PA)
2017-03-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Manor Care (Yeadon), 14 Lincoln Avenue, Yeadon, PA, 19050, United States

Nanticoke Hospital Helath Fair
2017-03-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Laurle High School, 1133 South Central Ave, Laurel, DE, 19956, United States

Basic Training
2017-03-18 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.

The College School
2017-03-17 12:30 - 14:45 | The College School, 459 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE, 19716, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 4 of 5)
2017-03-16 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)
2017-03-16 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Lombardy Literacy Night
2017-03-16 | Lombardy Elementary, 412 Foulk Rd, Wilmington, DE, 19803, United States

DeStress Event - University of Delaware
2017-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Trabant Lounge, 17 W Main St, Newark, DE, 19716, United States

DeStress Event - Christiana Care
2017-03-13 14:30 - 16:25 | Christiana Hospital – Room 1100, 4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Christiana Care Therapy Teams Only Needed | Contact Clarice Ritchie to sign up: CRitchie@PAWSforPeople.org
