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TRAINING

Therapy Dog Prep Class Starts

March 14, 2025

We also provide mentorship for team's first visits, especially for assisted living facilities, or as needed. ​

A 6 week class for individuals interested in becoming a therapy team. This class is for both handler and dog to practice the skills necessary to successfully visit in various settings and scenarios the team may encounter. It will consist of both lecture and hands on practice, using props such as wheelchairs, canes, crutches and walkers etc. Our goal is to prepare you and your partner for a successful path to becoming a therapy team..

Cute Happy Dog
Giving a Hand
Dog Collar

Topics covered:

  • Define human and animal roles

  • How to be your partners advocate

  • Meeting other animals

  • How animals communicate stress Navigate stressful situations

  • Essential Skills Environmental Assessment and Awareness

  • Parts of a visit

  • Terminology and medical equipment introduction

  • Visiting Skills with Clients

 

Class Fee: $125.00

AKC Canine Good Citizen test (Basic, Community or Urban) included

Time 6:30 pm-8:00 pm

For more information:

 

Kathleen Laughlin 

2TLBH@COMCAST.NET

Phone: 360-961-2725

Instructor: 

Kathleen Laughlin, a pet therapy instructor and evaluator. Classes meet at various locations in Whatcom County, WA.

Pre-requisites:

Your dog must have basic obedience skills, not be reactive to other dogs, and be comfortable in a variety of settings and seek out interactions with humans of all ages and abilities.

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