This class will prepare you with your canine for the Pet Therapy Team Evaluation, specifically via Pet Partners, Inc. Throughout this course, you will learn proper Pet Therapy Team procedures, expectations, and how to be successful in engaging in Pet Therapy and/or Animal Assisted Therapy work. The first class session will be held on January 13th from 6:30 until 8:30 PM at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 8115 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. NO DOGS JANUARY 13th. The remaining class sessions will be held at the Star City Training Building, 1860 Apperson Drive, Salem, VA 24153 with your dog.
Prerequisites: AKC CGC certificate or permission of the Pet Therapy Course Instructor.
Notes: Maximum 8 teams.
Instructor: Sybille Nelson; Assistant: Karen Black
Dates: Monday, January 13, 2025, 6:30 – 8:30 PM – at St. Philip Church
The remaining sessions will be at the Star City Training Building
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Monday, January 20, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday, January 23, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Monday, January 27, 2025, 7:30 – 8:30 PM
Cost: $120
It is helpful for you to have completed the Pet Partner on-line HANDLER course prior to attending this class.