Please pay close attention to Can My dog be a Therapy Dog?, Does My Dog Need Special Therapy Dog Training?, Essential Tips for Therapy Dog Training and other related links provided to help you throughout your training process regardless of whomever you train with. Contact us when you are ready for complimentary help with socialization in various locations after you have basic skills! These variables all determine where a team will begin as well as how fast they will progress. And every animal/handler team's lifestyle is different. The time you devote to practicing what you learn in any basic class every day - working up to practicing in as many unfamiliar locations with as many strangers as possible coupled with your Pet Partners Handlers Workshop is what will develop the relationship with your dog necessary for therapy work. No dog is trained in any 1 class per week - even "Therapy Dog Training". C onsistent repetition and practice - as directed! - by a good positive reinforcement trainer BETWEEN classes AND beyond will be what makes the greatest difference. The trainer you choose and the techniques you learn to teach your dog basic skills while socializing in a variety of unfamiliar locations will have a far greater impact on your success as a therapy team. Specialized "therapy dog training" is not necessary to lay this foundation and may even be building on quicksand. But a solid foundation of relaxed reliable responses to basic verbal/visual cues in a variety of social situations, a thorough knowledge of and connection with your dog must come first. True Therapy Dog Training is on going, on the job, in real life situations. This is understandable but not realistic. Many candidates would like to enroll in specialized "therapy dog training" and graduate with a therapy dog.
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It takes time to identify and address individual challenges and to create new habits for both animal AND handler. Complimentary support and constructive feedback on socialization is also available for those who have completed at least some basic dog training.
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Candidates will receive further instruction regarding how to most effectively apply those basic skills to the visiting process during the Pet Partners Handlers Workshop, Angel Paws Volunteer Orientation & Training and on-site training. Although we do our best to help our candidates succeed Angel Paws' Pet Partners candidates are ultimately responsible for their own basic dog training and socialization. While no specific course is required those who have completed the type of training provided in the courses recommended on this page tend to have a much greater chance of success, increase their appropriateness to visit in a wider variety of environments and increase both their dog's and their own enjoyment and longevity for therapy work.
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Specialized "Therapy Dog Training" is not required however the trainer you choose to work with, the method they teach, and your commitment to practice - as instructed - in a variety of unfamiliar locations between classes and beyond is what will help you develop the relationship necessary for therapy work. &/or to request a complimentary Private Pre-evaluation for you and your dog with Angel Paws' Pet Partners licensed Evaluator/Instructor.Īngel Paws respects the fact that dog training is a personal choice based on many variables. Start working to solidify your basic skills now!Ĭlick blue buttons below for more information about what kind of training is necessary for therapy dogs and any dog expected to be comfortable and well behaved in a variety of unpredictable social situations and why.
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You will learn more about how to apply those basic skills to therapy work in your Pet Partners Handlers Workshop & Angel Paws On-site Training but a sold foundation of essential basic skills must come first. The following courses are taught by dog trainers who are are well trained in not only positive reinforcement dog training but also in canine behavior, learning theory and in teaching people how to most effectively apply positive reinforcement techniques for basic skills, behavior modification, and sports (as indicated) - as well as the therapeutic visiting process. Angel Paws' dog training goal is to preserve and nurture your dog's spontaneous, natural curiosity, interest, and joy for interacting with others - while teaching the appropriate manners and building the relationship, communication and teamwork necessary to be a safe and effective therapy TEAM! To accomplish that we highly recommend positive reinforcement training best learned from a trained and experienced positive reinforcement dog trainer for many reasons.