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    • WHAT IS Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy (AAA/T)?
    • AFFILIATIONS: What Makes Angel Paws, Pet Partners® & R.E.A.D.® UNIQUE
    • WHO WE ARE >
      • FOUNDER / DIRECTOR & Pet Partners® Team Evaluator / Instructor
      • DIRECTORS & ADVISORS
      • PET PARTNERS® VOLUNTEER TEAMS
      • THERAPY ANIMAL BLOGS >
        • Molly Moo, Therapy Dog
        • Dottie, Therapy Dog
        • Brady, Therapy Dog
        • Mattison, Therapy Dog
      • IN MEMORIAM
    • WHO WE SERVE >
      • NEW PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
      • HEALTH CARE
      • EDUCATION
      • COMMUNITY
      • "PAWS ON CAMPUS" College Stress Relief Events
      • * Children Reading to Dogs - READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®)
    • STRUCTURE & ACTIVITIES
  • VOLUNTEER!
    • INTRODUCTION to Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy
    • PET PARTNERS® VOLUNTEERS (with pets) >
      • HOW TO become an ANGEL PAWS PET PARTNER® >
        • REQUIRED Training & Registration Process
        • Team Application
        • #1 Pet Partners® Handler Course
        • #2 Skills & Aptitude Test
        • #3 Angel Paws Volunteer Training & Orientation
        • 15 Questions for Therapy Team Candidates (update)
      • SCHOLARSHIPS
      • THERAPY DOG TRAINING >
        • THERAPY DOG TRAINING COURSES
        • Does My Dog Need Special THERAPY DOG TRAINING?
        • What is CLICKER TRAINING?
        • ESSENTIAL TIPS for THERAPY DOG TRAINING
        • RECOMMENDED DOG TRAINERS
        • THERAPY DOG TRAINING EQUIPMENT
        • THERAPY DOG TRAINING POSITION STATEMENT
        • ANGEL PAWS THERAPY DOG TRAINING
        • MORE ON DOG TRAINING >
          • Why NO Choke Chains or Prong Collars
          • POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING
          • HOW TO CHOOSE A TRAINER
          • Canine Behavior Myths
        • AVSAB Position Statements >
          • PUNISHMENT
          • DOMINANCE
          • PUPPY SOCIALIZATION
      • WHAT IS A PET PARTNER THERAPY TEAM? Service Description
      • CAN MY DOG BE A THERAPY DOG?
      • SOCIALIZATION
      • LEADERSHIP
      • * 2 YEAR RE-TEST & Membership Renewal
      • PUPPIES & KITTENS >
        • Can Puppies or Kittens be Therapy Pets?
        • Puppy Social Development
        • AVSAB Position Statement on Puppy Socialization
    • AUXILIARY ANGELS (no pet partner required) >
      • READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®) HOSTESS
      • DIRECTOR of AUXILIARY ANGELS Service Description
      • Columbus Area Volunteer Development
      • EVALUATORS' ASSISTANTS
      • NEUTRAL DOG TEAMS
      • SANTA PAWS PET PORTRAITS! ... & ... Light Up A Paw Print Memorial Tree
      • SANTA PAWS VOLUNTEERS
    • NOT JUST DOGS! ... Therapy Cats, Rabbits, Birds etc. & "Very Small Dogs"!
    • BENEFITS of Volunteering
    • * Children Reading to Dogs - READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS® (R.E.A.D.®)
    • R.E.A.D.® Training Workshop
  • Testimonials & Media
    • Testimonials
    • Media >
      • Press Releases & Angel Paws in the news!
      • Photo Slide Shows >
        • Health Care Visitation
        • Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) photos
        • Community Outreach
      • Videos
  • Donations
    • MAKE A DONATION
    • SPONSOR A THERAPY TEAM!
    • THANK YOU to our CIRCLE OF ANGELS
    • WISH LIST for In-Kind Donations
  • Resources
    • Local Businesses
    • Internet Resources
    • Great Books
    • SERVICE DOGS
    • OSU-Newark Psych Class
    • MEMBERS ONLY >
      • Healthcare Visit Report
      • R.E.A.D. Visit Report
      • Incident Report
  • Contact Us
  • NEWS!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING WITH ANGEL PAWS!
You have the power to make a difference in the lives of others - with or without a pet!
Please help us share the benefits only a cold wet nose, furry toes and wagging tail can offer.

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  • FAQ's
  • INTRODUCTION to Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy
  • PET PARTNERS VOLUNTEERS (with pets)  (note expanded list of choices)
  • AUXILIARY ANGELS (no pet required)
  • NOT JUST DOGS! ...  Therapy Cats Rabbits, Birds etc. & "Very Small Dogs"!
  • "Children Reading to Dogs - READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOGS (R.E.A.D.)
  • R.E.A.D. Training Workshop




Next Live Introductory presentation is planned for February 2014 at Licking County Library (see map below)

Please contact us by calling 740.364.0824, email  or complete our contact form to join our mailing list for updates.
Updates are posted to our Facebook page regularly as well!
If you would like to schedule a presentation for your group  please Click Here to visit our Community page for details!
Links to our Introductory Web Pages
  • Welcome Letter
  • What is Animal Assisted Activities & Therapy?
  • What Makes Angel Paws Unique?
  •  What is a Pet Partners Therapy Team?
  •  Pet Partners Training & Registration Requirements 
  •  Auxiliary Angels (no pet required!) 
Links to our Important Dog Training Web Pages
  • Can My Dog Be a Therapy Dog (important for all species)
  • Angel Paws Therapy Dog Training Position Statement
  • Does My Dog Need Special Therapy Dog Training?
  • Acceptable Equipment
  • Why NO Choke, Prong or E-Collars
  • What IS Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?
  • Socialization
  • Leadership 
  • Essential Tips for Therapy Dog Training
  • Therapy Dog Training Courses
  • Recommended Dog Trainers
* Please click HERE to join our Facebook page, stay current on lot's of inspirational and helpful information and be the first to hear of any activities, trainings or presentations we schedule!  We invite you to share freely on our page too!
* Please be sure to also so that we can help guide you through the process as best as we are able!
* Please click DONATE button to help us share the love!  (* &/or visit our DONATE page for more information)
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Upper Arlington Library
2800 Tremont Ave. Columbus, OH
Licking County Library, 
101 W. Main St., Newark, OH
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