You must complete shadow visits.  Once it is determined that you and your animal are suitable for visiting and have selected a facility that you have decided to commit to visit, you are required to complete 3 shadow visits.  Your first visit will be with an experienced Pet Partners team so you may observe, ask questions, and generally become comfortable with the routine. On these visits you will not have your animal with you.  These visits may take place during your workshop time.   After receiving your paperwork from Delta, you may schedule your last 2 shadow visits.  This final shadow visits are actually your first official visit with your animal while being shadowed by an experienced Pet Partner team-mate. This final shadow visits are to provide you with additional support you require before “flying solo” and to ensure that you are comfortable and ready to assume the responsibilities of a committed Pet Partners team.

After receiving your paperwork from Delta, you are ready to start these final two shadow visits. Contact Mid South Therapy Dogs to arrange these visits.