Tails of Joy sponsors Therapy Dog Classes that help you and your dog prepare for animal assisted activity (AAA) commonly known as pet therapy. These classes will acquaint you with different aspects of AAA and help you develop the team skills required to pass the skills portion of the Delta Society Pet Partners® Evaluation or the Intermountain Therapy Animal registration process.
While the Delta Society and Intermountain Therapy Animals programs are similar, you should review the prerequisites of each program, including Delta Society’s raw feeding policy, to determine which program best meets your needs.
Delta Society Website
Intermountain Therapy Animals Website
Tails of Joy Therapy Dog Classes are for those who want to learn more about pet therapy or who want assistance learning the skills required to make a great therapy team. Precise obedience skills are not required, however the handler must have control of their dog while visiting, including a reliable sit, down and stay. All classes are taught with positive training methods.
For
more information on therapy dog classes or to register for
a class contact Susan
Gagnon via email.
Therapy Dog Class Prerequisites
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Handler must present proof
of dog's up-to-date rabies vaccination at start of
class |
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Dogs must have basic obedience
skills such as sit, down, stay, come |
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Handler/dog team must train using
positive reinforcement |
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Dog must be at least ten months
old before the start of Therapy Dog Class |
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Therapy Dog Class
Locations / Start Dates
Classes are regularly offered at Tails-U-Win and at other locations based on student interest.
Tails-U-Win, Manchester:
December 3, 2011
9am
Baywood Kennels, Willington: TBA
Arbor Rose, New Britain:
September 10, 2011
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Touchpoints, Farmington:
September 10, 2011
11:15 am
- 12:15 am
For more information on therapy dog classes or to register for a class contact Susan Gagnon via email. |