Therapy Dog Prep Part A – Tuesday 7:00pm – Diane Battis

Having a therapy dog can be very rewarding for both the handler and the dog while spreading some joy and happiness. This class is for anyone who wants to pursue therapy volunteering with their dog. It will follow the requirements of Alliance of Therapy Dogs, taking the students through all aspects of the test, reviewing the procedures to become an Alliance member and offering practical insight into the world of being a therapy team. The Therapy Dog Prep class is split into two parts: “A” and “B”. This allows more practice and to fully prepare the teams for the therapy test and a lifelong success of being a therapy dog team. You do not need to take them in order. It is not required that any participant take the Alliance of Therapy Dogs test. The generalities of this test should prepare the team for other therapy dog organizations testing procedures.

For information about Alliance of Therapy Dogs visit: Join Alliance of Therapy Dogs - Alliance of Therapy Dogs Inc.

Prerequisites: Advanced Canine Manners or the equivalent. Having taken the AKC Citizen Good Citizenship is helpful but not a requirement.

Instructor: Diane Battis

Email Diane with questions about this class.

Registrar: Susan Hinson

Email Susan with questions about registration.

Open to RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY who are currently in THIS CLASS until December 19. Open to all others starting December 20.