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Explore Volunteering with Your Animal
If you are interested in giving back to your community and taking the beautiful bond you have with your dog to an entirely different level, you should definitely come to the Introductory Seminar. This 90 minute seminar is an overview of therapy animal work and is designed for the potential handler. You will learn about becoming a registered therapy team.
Animals do not attend.
Location:
Baptist Rehab Germantown
2100 Exeter Road
Germantown, TN 38138
Fee: $25
Class Date: Fall 2012
Registration Deadline:
Time: 1:30 2:45 pm
Print out the form below and send it along with your fee to register for the seminar. We do not have online payment.
Prerequisite: For attending the Team Training Workshop.
Pre-Registration Required to reserve a seat
Introductory Seminar Registration Form
(Available at a later date)
Obedience Class
Class does not have to be completed prior to the beginning of the workshop. However, it is beneficial to start them as soon as you enroll in the Team Training Workshop.
In order to be eligible for Team Training Workshop, a dog should be mature and have a stable, friendly temperament; dogs that show any type of aggression will not be allowed into the class.
The Team Training Workshop is open to dogs that have attended Obedience Class (preferably at Dog Woods), or are currenly enrolled in classes at Dog Woods or the equivalent elsewhere, within the past six months - before the start of a Team Training Workshop. (must provide registrar with information)
Build upon the skills you already have with your animal and feel confident going into the Therapy Team Evaluation (PPSAT).
Location:
Dog Woods Training Center
3041 N. Germantown Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
For Information call: 386.9900
dogwoods4dogs@aol.com
www.dogwoods4dogs.com
Canine Good Citizen Testing
This test does not have to be completed prior to the beginning of the workshop.
Fee: Included in the cost of the Workshop
Testing Date: February 26, 2012
Registration Deadline: February 20, 2012
Pre registration required
Contact us if you are interested in testing.
Team Training Workshop
The Team Training Workshop combines lecture, discussion and role playing and an onsite visit with a registered therapy team. It covers the fundamental information needed to succeed as a Therapy Team. Learn the skills needed to visit safely with your animal in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, treatment centers and more. Through the lecture, group discussion and role playing, you will discover how to interact effectively with clients and keep your animal safe in all visiting situations. You will be able to witness the joy that a real volunteer visit from a therapy animal brings to clients of all ages. The workshop is taught by certified experienced, licensed Delta Society Instructors and Evaluators.
The goal of our workshop is:
- To have you leave with the basic skills you need to visit successfully in various settings.
- To know what is needed for you and your animal to pass the Team Evaluation (PPSAT - Pet Partners Skills and Aptitude Test)
Workshop Location:
Dog Woods Training Center
3041 N. Germantown Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
Workshop Dates: Fall 2012
Registration Deadline:
Time:
Fee: $200 (includes training and an evaluation)
Additional Handler/same dog course fee is $150.
Pre-Registration Required
Team Training Workshop Registration Form
( Available at a later date)
Therapy Dog Skills Class
Therapy Skills class will focus on the required commands needed to pass the Delta Society Pet Partner Evaluation (PPSAT). Dogs need to be responsive to basic obedience commands before enrolling in the class.
Pre-Registration Required.
Contact Donna at 386-9900 or email her dogwoods4dogs@aol.com
Location:
Dog Woods Training Center
3041 N. Germantown Road
Bartlett, TN 38133
Fee: $25 each session
Class Date: TBD
Please visit the Dog Woods website for details
Therapy Team Refresher Class
Handlers who are due for renewal testing (PPSAT) often feel anxious about going through the test again. Even teams who visit regularly can benefit from reminders of key handling skills. The handlers will also be updated on the latest Delta Society policies and procedures. In this one-hour course you will learn how to build upon the skills you already have with your therapy animal to feel confident going into the PPSAT. The course is taught by licensed Instructors. Dogs not included.
Location: To Be Determined
Class Date: TBD
No Charge for Members
Time: TBD
Registration Deadline: TBD
Refresher Registration Form
Pre registration required/Handler Only
Team Evaluations