Therapy Dog Class
The focus of this class will be on preparing the handler and dog
for the therapy environment.
Skills include:
- leash handling
- walking
calmly on a leash
- working around medical equipment
- loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions
- greeting others
- etiquette
for visiting handlers and dogs.
Topics
covered will include stress and calming signals in
dogs, infection control, medical ethics, and general liability.
We will also discuss
the differences
between
therapy dogs and service dogs.
| First Class: |
Bring dogs the first night of
class |
| Length: |
8-week course (includes an optional field trip to watch
therapy dogs working in either a hospital or nursing home environment) |
| Cost: |
$105 |
| Pre-requisites: |
Obedience I or higher or permission of the
Instructor |
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The Therapy Dog Program at CCDTC consists of
a seven week course designed to help owners to learn more about
taking
their pets to nursing homes, hospitals, and other
facilities. CCDTC is unique in offering this type of Program.
Obedience Training
is recommended for your dog before enrolling in this
program.
This class is not a requirement for either Therapy Dogs
International or the Delta Society Pet Partners
Program. However, taking this
class will help you to determine whether you and
your dog are ready to be evaluated for either program. |
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