Therapy Dog class

Therapy Dog Class

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Goals:
The focus of this class is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment. Skills include working around medical equipment, loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions. Topics covered include stress and calming signals in dogs, infection control, medical ethics, general liability, and handling difficult visitation situations. Class includes a field trip to observe a therapy visit, and information on local therapy locations. The price of the class also includes a Carolina Canines for Therapy manual and an official Carolina Canines for Therapy assessment.

Pre-Reqs:

Dogs must be BEHAVIORALLY HEALTHY and not have aggression issues with other dogs.

Dog must have passed the Canine Good Citizen test, with or without the Gentle Leader.

Dogs must be at least 1 year of age at the start of class and should have lived with their handlers for a minimum of 6 months to be eligible for the Therapy Dog evaluation.

All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required.

Pre-registration with pre-payment is required.

Please note: These classes sometimes fill up two months ahead of start date. Please send in your application early!

Tuition:

$145; Includes a Carolina Canines for Therapy handler manual and an official Carolina Canines for Therapy Test.

For class participants, additional dogs with the same handler can be assessed for either test at $40.00 per extra dog.

Additional handlers can be evaluated with the same dog for $40.00 per extra handler, but each handler must attend the class and complete the Carolina Canines for Therapy written test.

Duration: Once a week for 7 weeks; first class is orientation, without dogs

Class Max: 8 Dogs

Offered / Instructor:

Saturday, 4:30-5:30 pm: *Raleigh*,;Christie Canfield

Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm; *Raleigh*; Christie Canfield

*Re-Certification Assessment & Delta Teams
* Please contact Carolina Canines for Therapy Directly for paperwork.

*Teamworks no longer offers Delta evaluations, but any Delta Team is eligible to re-certify with Carolina Canines for Therapy

Goals:	The focus of this class is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment. Skills include working around medical equipment, loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions. Topics covered include stress and calming signals in dogs, infection control, medical ethics, general liability, and handling difficult visitation situations. Class includes a field trip to observe a therapy visit, and information on local therapy locations. The price of the class also includes a Carolina Canines for Therapy manual and an official Carolina Canines for Therapy assessment.
Pre-Reqs:	Dogs must be BEHAVIORALLY HEALTHY and not have aggression issues with other dogs. Dog must have passed the Canine Good Citizen test, with or without the Gentle Leader. Dogs must be at least 1 year of age at the start of class and should have lived with their handlers for a minimum of 6 months to be eligible for the Therapy Dog evaluation. All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations or titers. Proof of vaccinations or titers must be brought to first class. Dogs without proof of vaccinations or titers will not be able to participate. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Pre-registration with pre-payment is required. Please note: These classes sometimes fill up two months ahead of start date. Please send in your application early!
Tuition:	$145; Includes a Carolina Canines for Therapy handler manual and an official Carolina Canines for Therapy Test. *For class participants, additional dogs with the same handler can be assessed for either test at $40.00 per extra dog.* Additional handlers can be evaluated with the same dog for $40.00 per extra handler, but each handler must attend the class and complete the Carolina Canines for Therapy written test.
Duration:	Once a week for 7 weeks; first class is orientation, without dogs
Class Max:	8 Dogs
Offered / Instructor:	Saturday, 4:30-5:30 pm: Raleigh,;Christie Canfield Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm; Raleigh; Christie Canfield

Re-Certification Assessment & Delta Teams Please contact Carolina Canines for Therapy Directly for paperwork. *Teamworks no longer offers Delta evaluations, but any Delta Team is eligible to re-certify with Carolina Canines for Therapy

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Therapy Dog Class