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Introduction to Animal-Assisted Therapy
This 6-week positive-reinforcement based class covers the basic skills necessary for a dog / handler team to work safely and confidently in a variety of health care and educational settings. The skills necessary to pass the Canine Good Citizen test are reviewed - such as walking on a loose leash, greeting people and other dogs politely, prompt recalls with distractions, and sitting politely for petting and grooming. Specific skills and behaviors necessary for effective therapy work are also covered in each class, as is familiarization with hospital equipment.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two group basic obedience classes, or permission of instructor.
Course Fee: $150
Instructor: Becky Jankowski, RN, MS, CPDT
Next Class: Summer, 2009; date to be announced
Delta Society Pet Partner Team Evaluations: Delta Pet Partners certification testing will be offered on a regular basis. Check the calendar or call for dates and times.
If you have other questions about Animal-Assisted Therapy, we suggest you visit Pets for Vets/ PAWSsitive Pet Therapy