Therapy Dog Academy - 170317
Therapy Dog Academy
Therapy Dog Academy
Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor or prior participation in a Gold Star class.
So, your dog wants to be a therapy dog? Well, we’ve got a course for that! This 6-week course gives dogs and handlers the necessary skills for not only passing the test but also for working successfully as a therapy dog team. The course is taught by Deb, who has been a therapy dog handler since the mid-1990s, has had 6 therapy dog partners over the years, and has directed a large therapy dog certification and training program since 2005. This course will:
•Teach you and your dog the skills for passing a therapy dog test (such as leave it, loose-leash walking, attention work, polite greetings, and more);
•Give you the tools and know-how to work safely and effectively on duty as a therapy dog team;
•Teach you how to be an excellent dog handler; and
•Help you develop a close working relationship with your dog.
*Note: Dogs are not to be brought to the first session. Needed equipment will be discussed at the 1st class.
Please review class policies/restrictions (regarding vaccinations, aggressive dogs in class, children & visitors in class, etc.) please go to http://www.goldstardog.com. Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
Prerequisite: Permission from the instructor or prior participation in a Gold Star class.
So, your dog wants to be a therapy dog? Well, we’ve got a course for that! This 6-week course gives dogs and handlers the necessary skills for not only passing the test but also for working successfully as a therapy dog team. The course is taught by Deb, who has been a therapy dog handler since the mid-1990s, has had 6 therapy dog partners over the years, and has directed a large therapy dog certification and training program since 2005. This course will:
•Teach you and your dog the skills for passing a therapy dog test (such as leave it, loose-leash walking, attention work, polite greetings, and more);
•Give you the tools and know-how to work safely and effectively on duty as a therapy dog team;
•Teach you how to be an excellent dog handler; and
•Help you develop a close working relationship with your dog.
*Note: Dogs are not to be brought to the first session. Needed equipment will be discussed at the 1st class.
Please review class policies/restrictions (regarding vaccinations, aggressive dogs in class, children & visitors in class, etc.) please go to http://www.goldstardog.com. Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training
Fees
Resident
Charge When Not Billed:
Fee (Standard Fee): $185.00 = $185.00
Non-Resident
Charge When Not Billed:
Fee (Standard Fee): $185.00 = $185.00