Angel Paws Therapy Dog Training Course
with Julia Kopan of K9 Coach Dog Training
NEXT THERAPY DOG TRAINING COURSE SCHEDULED TO BEGIN MON., AUG. 1st, '11
This Course will begin with a required Intro for all at 6pm on Mon., Aug. 1st, required Leadership class for all on Thurs. Aug. 4th and Mon. evenings every week thereafter with Thurs. Sept. 8th as an alternate for Labor Day (possibly a field trip). Julia will be out of town the week of Sept. 12th (possibly a guest speaker will fill in) then the final class on Sept. 19th will be a field trip. Pet Partners candidates who have completed previous classes or registered teams are welcome to "drop-in" later individual classes for a $10. fee. Evaluations will hopefully be conducted on Sun., Sept. 25th (or Oct. 2nd) and our Volunteer Classroom Training (humans only) for those who pass their Skills & Aptitude Test will hopefully follow on Oct. 1st & 2nd (or 8th & 9th) - depending on many other schedules that need to be coordinated as well. Test & Classroom Training dates are tentative as we do our very best too accommodate as many schedules as possible!
This Course will begin with a required Intro for all at 6pm on Mon., Aug. 1st, required Leadership class for all on Thurs. Aug. 4th and Mon. evenings every week thereafter with Thurs. Sept. 8th as an alternate for Labor Day (possibly a field trip). Julia will be out of town the week of Sept. 12th (possibly a guest speaker will fill in) then the final class on Sept. 19th will be a field trip. Pet Partners candidates who have completed previous classes or registered teams are welcome to "drop-in" later individual classes for a $10. fee. Evaluations will hopefully be conducted on Sun., Sept. 25th (or Oct. 2nd) and our Volunteer Classroom Training (humans only) for those who pass their Skills & Aptitude Test will hopefully follow on Oct. 1st & 2nd (or 8th & 9th) - depending on many other schedules that need to be coordinated as well. Test & Classroom Training dates are tentative as we do our very best too accommodate as many schedules as possible!
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If you have not already reviewed our Training & Registration Process page please do so by clicking HERE. Although Highly recommended, this Therapy Dog Training Course is NOT required to volunteer with Angel Paws as a registered Delta Society Pet Partner. However candidates who have taken this course do find it extremely beneficial and tend to have a higher rate of success with subsequent requirements.
Please CONTACT us A.S.A.P. so that we may help you prepare wisely well in advance & arrange appropriate basic dog training with one of our recommended dog trainers if necessary.
WHAT: This 8 session course is designed for serious Angel Paws Pet Partners Volunteer Candidates interested in focusing on basic skills, Socialization, Leadership,desensitization, displacement signals, and application of skills and leadership to the visiting process which are all required to pass our Delta Society Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test.
The course may be split into 2 levels (conducted back-to-back on the same evening) to allow even more individual attention depending on response. There will be a mock Skills & Aptitude Test including feedback, at least 1 field trip and possibly a guest speaker. Dogs must know sit, down & stay. Cost for all 8 sessions (sometimes 9 if we have a guest speaker) is $75. Candidates who have completed previous training with one of our recommended trainers or Registered Volunteers may drop-in later, more advanced individual classes for a $10. fee. Partial dog training scholarships MAY be available to qualified candidates.
All participants are required to bring training treats (high value, smelly, soft, pre-cut to no larger than the eraser on the end of a pencil), something easily accessible to carry treats in and a bandanna for your dog to be reserved ONLY for training and controlled socialization. Please also see our Can My Pet be a Therapy Pet?, What Kind of Training Does My Dog Need to be a Therapy Dog?, acceptable Equipment pages and Contact us for pre-interview & more information on requirements to reserve a space. If you have not already purchased the required Delta Society Pet Partners Manual ($37.) you will be required to purchase one to participate in this course.
Please CONTACT us A.S.A.P. so that we may help you prepare wisely well in advance & arrange appropriate basic dog training with one of our recommended dog trainers if necessary.
WHAT: This 8 session course is designed for serious Angel Paws Pet Partners Volunteer Candidates interested in focusing on basic skills, Socialization, Leadership,desensitization, displacement signals, and application of skills and leadership to the visiting process which are all required to pass our Delta Society Pet Partners Skills & Aptitude Test.
The course may be split into 2 levels (conducted back-to-back on the same evening) to allow even more individual attention depending on response. There will be a mock Skills & Aptitude Test including feedback, at least 1 field trip and possibly a guest speaker. Dogs must know sit, down & stay. Cost for all 8 sessions (sometimes 9 if we have a guest speaker) is $75. Candidates who have completed previous training with one of our recommended trainers or Registered Volunteers may drop-in later, more advanced individual classes for a $10. fee. Partial dog training scholarships MAY be available to qualified candidates.
All participants are required to bring training treats (high value, smelly, soft, pre-cut to no larger than the eraser on the end of a pencil), something easily accessible to carry treats in and a bandanna for your dog to be reserved ONLY for training and controlled socialization. Please also see our Can My Pet be a Therapy Pet?, What Kind of Training Does My Dog Need to be a Therapy Dog?, acceptable Equipment pages and Contact us for pre-interview & more information on requirements to reserve a space. If you have not already purchased the required Delta Society Pet Partners Manual ($37.) you will be required to purchase one to participate in this course.
WHERE: This Course is held in the spacious rear annex building at Newark Heights Church of God, 1092 West Church St. (just West of 30th St.) Newark, OH - Click HERE for Google Map
This facility has ample parking, central air conditioning/heat and includes beautifully maintained wide open green spaces for out door exercises in appropriate weather. The Therapy Dog Training Course will also include at least 1 field trip to an unfamiliar indoor area.
THANKS SO MUCH TO PASTOR SCOTT MURPHY & HIS WIFE TAMMY FOR DONATING THE USE OF THIS WONDERFUL SPACE!
This facility has ample parking, central air conditioning/heat and includes beautifully maintained wide open green spaces for out door exercises in appropriate weather. The Therapy Dog Training Course will also include at least 1 field trip to an unfamiliar indoor area.
THANKS SO MUCH TO PASTOR SCOTT MURPHY & HIS WIFE TAMMY FOR DONATING THE USE OF THIS WONDERFUL SPACE!
We regret that we are not able to conduct this course as often as we would like due to the wide variety of levels our candidates begin with and this course does require a minimum level of basic skills.
However there is much you can do to begin now so
please do NOT wait for one of these courses
to begin training! Start NOW!
PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PREPARING FOR ANGEL PAWS AND CHECK WITH OUR RECOMMENDED TRAINERS
FOR ON-GOING DOG TRAINING CLASSES.
However there is much you can do to begin now so
please do NOT wait for one of these courses
to begin training! Start NOW!
PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PREPARING FOR ANGEL PAWS AND CHECK WITH OUR RECOMMENDED TRAINERS
FOR ON-GOING DOG TRAINING CLASSES.
*** IMPORTANT NOTE: Often we love our dogs so much that we may have unrealistic expectations of them. Please remember that this course, as in ALL dog training classes, does not train dogs but trains people to train their dogs. Practice in a variety of locations between classes is required. It is unfair and unrealistic to expect our dogs to relax, focus & learn if we are not willing to take the time to practice what we learn in between classes and to socialize and train them in a variety of unfamiliar locations as soon as they are ready. You will be forever grateful you took the time to do so regardless of what you choose to do with your dogs in the future - and they will love you all the more for it! Because all participants in this course share a common goal these classes may progress at a faster pace than some might tend to expect however the class size is kept small to allow ample individual attention.
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