Training

Therapy Dogs Skills Workshop - Review for new therapy dog teams (canines & handlers) of basic skills required to be successful while visiting.  Yes, this is a course for your and your dog.  Questions:  Kay Scott, kscott@highlands.com.  (Note:  You must have completed the Pet Partners Team Training or the Pet Partners Home Study Course prior to attending this workshop.)  Dates to be announced. 

Mental Health Skills for Handlers Working With Therapy Animals in Crisis Response Situations- Eight-hour training for therapy dog teams (canines & handlers) on basic counseling skills necessary for successfully caring for your clients while providing Animal Assisted Crisis Response.  There is a strong emphasis on self-care skills in order to avoid secondary trauma for the handler and canine. This is a course for your and your dog.  Questions:  Kay Scott, kscott@highlands.com.  (Note:  This course is by special arrangement only. Please contact Kay for pricing and to make arrangements for a presentation to your group.)

 

 

 

Services

Delta Society Pet Partner Evaluations - Rockland County, NY & Washington Township, NJ.  Sponsored by Hudson Valley Humane Society's Visiting Pet Program (HVHSVPP). 

  Filled- May 17, 2008 - Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township, NY - Filled

To register:  Download and compelte form and mail. 

Pet Partner Evaluation Registration Form in Adobe Acrobat

 Pet Partner Evaluation Registration Form 2008 in MS WORD

For information:  kscott@highlands.comPlease note that HVHSVPP members receive first priority for available evaluation slots.  All HVHSVPP must register by the deadline (see registration form) to receive this priority placement.  Others should send in a form.  You will be notified after the registration deadline regarding available time slots.

How to Find Evaluation Sites

Directions to Immaculate Heart Academy in MS Word

Directions to Immaculate Heart Academy in Adobe Acrobat

Directions to Tolstoy Foundation Center in MS Word

Directions to Tolstoy Foundation Center in Adobe Acrobat

 

 

(Pet Partner local workshop schedule available at http://risabh.googlepages.com/home2)   

 

 

Photos - Barry Rosen Photography, Kay Scott