Where would you like to go with your dog's training?

Pet Therapy Skills
Control, socialization and skills for future pet therapy dogs.

for information on Pet Therapy Skills classes or to have your dog evaluated for Pet-Assisted Therapy

Contact Debbie Wing -
Delta Society Certified Instructor & CGC Evaluator, Affiliate Group Founder
Pawsitive Outreach 838-0596
or email pawsitivepaws@aol.com

Karen Hathaway -
Delta Evaluator, 276-7852 or email pinemtn@foxinternet.com

Darby does the sit and greet!
Photo courtesy Cathy Fox

If you are considering taking the Delta Society Pet Partners test and eventually doing pet therapy visits
to hospitals and nursing homes, a basic foundation of training through the Finishing School level will address commands and skills necessary to make your visits entertaining, safe and enjoyable for your dog and the people you visit. Contact Karen Hathaway for special Pet Therapy Skills classes.
(Go to our LINKS page for more info about Therapy & Service Dogs.)

Would your dog be a good Pet-Assisted Therapy Dog?

Graduating students spent their last class on an outing to Mission Ridge Retirement Home!
Go here to see photos from their Halloween visit!

We were featured in the 2001 edition of the Directory for Seniors and Their Families
go here to view the article!

Interesting links from Dog-Play.com:
Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy
List of Organizations Involved in Animal Assisted Therapy
Books and Publications on Therapy Dogs and Related Topics

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Dog Sports & more !

For your Canine Athelete!

Are you looking for classes for competitive Agility training?
Contact Four Paws Rules - Betty Winfield, 466-3824, ewinfield@att.net
Classes begin in May.

Fun Links:
Agility Ability website
Dog Play - Having Fun With Your Dog
Just for Fun Agility

United States Aglility Association and North American Dog Agility Council.
These web sites provide a wealth of information about the sport of
canine agility, one of the fastest growing competitive canine events in the world.

Flyballdogs.com and North American Flyball Association.
Flyball is another exciting canine sport. Note that it is a team sport

Midwest Skijorer and Sled Dog Central.
These sites are for those who like to play in the snow..

Fun & Games
Tricks are a great way to expand your training ability
AND it's so much fun for your dog!

Make training fun! Amaze your friends!


DogPlay.com tricks links page:
Performance Art (Tricks)

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schedule!