Do you think your dog can make a difference in someone else's life? Maybe Therapy Dog is for you! This class is for those who would like to learn more about pet therapy, and will help you and your dog develop the skills needed to become a successful Therapy Dog Team. You will learn how to have control of your dog while visiting a facility, including a reliable "sit", "down" and "stay" with a few added tips and tricks to help in special situations. Many of the skills that you will need to be a successful team build on the foundation of basic obedience that your dog already knows and some skills may be brand new to you and your dog. In this class, we will teach obedience with distractions, and help build confidence so that petting from a stranger, clumsy petting, group petting and loud noises will be less stressful for your dog. We will practice role playing a visit, loose leash walking with increasing distractions, and how to read your dog's body language. This class includes three field trips at various locations to practice the new skills we have learned. You will be able to practice these skills in class, but homework will be assigned to help build your relationship with your dog into a partnership.
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility
Cost: $125 for an eight week class. Cash or checks only please.
Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water, water bowl, six foot leash
To sign up for this class, please click the following link: Therapy Dog Sign Up
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