THERAPY DOG WORKSHOPS
Class Title
Day & Time Date Fee Instructor
Day & Time Date Fee InstructorTherapy Workshop I
Therapy Workshop II
Therapy Dog Test (by appointment only)
Saturday
12:15pm-1:45pm
Saturday
12:15pm-1:45pm
Saturday
11:30-1:00pm
April 21st
April 28th
TBA
$100
(Fee includes both workshops
& TDI Test)
Test Only $25
Richards/Sadlik
Richards/Sadlik
Ling
Therapy Dog Preparation Workshop. Prerequisite - Canine Good Citizen Certificate or equivalent level of training.
The Therapy Dog Workshops will briefly review the obedience skills needed to pass the TDI test, but it is assumed that your dog already has the following skills:
- Sit
- Down
- Stay (on long line)
- Recall (on long line)
- Loose-leash walking
- Meet and greet with other friendly dogs (no lunging)
- Sit or stand quietly for petting and brushing
- Walk in a crowd of dogs and people on a loose leash
All of these skills should be able to be performed near other dogs. If your dog does not have the obedience skills required, we recommend attending our Obedience Foundations 2/CGC classes either before or at the same time as the Therapy Workshops.
The Therapy Workshops will cover:
- Sanitation & hygiene for visits
- Visit protocol
- Introduction of medical devices to your dog, including walkers, wheelchairs, canes & crutches
- Practice simulated visits using staff
Upon completion of both Workshops, attendees will receive a voucher to take the Therapy Dogs International test at Digging Dogs, The voucher will be valid for any TDI test at our facility for a period of six months. Dogs must be at least one year of age at the time of the test.
Note for Dog Owners: You must be able to control your pet in a classroom situation in order to attend our classes. If your dog is dog-aggressive (lunges, barks viciously, growls or snaps at other dogs on a regular basis) call us at (440) 255-3500 and ask about our Calm & Control class.
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