Today, I want to celebrate my Dog, Wyatt. Last week, Wyatt and I took the Pet Partners test by Delta Society test. Needless to say Wyatt is just the most superb dog with all kinds of people and children..... he did absolutely awesome and passed the test with flying colours. Once our paperwork is processed, Wyatt and I will begin visiting at the ORMC, and as time permits other facilities. I can not wait to get him started as I know he will make for a wonderful visit to all the patients he visits. The best part of all this is seeing him in action and just how happy he to meet people.
For those interested in getting their dogs evaluated for this program, check out our dog training classes in Orlando, at the University of Doglando. We would recommend you start off with the most basic (even if your dog has had previous training, unless the are reliable and have a strong foundation of the basic manners), and continue through to the BS in Dogology.
Doglando also offers the Canine Good Citizen class... call to inquire at 407-574-3160.
Below is more on the Pet Partners Program.
Pet Partners® program
Delta Society's Pet Partners program trains volunteers and screens volunteers and their pets for visiting animal programs in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools and other facilities.
The Pet Partners program was established in 1990 to ensure that "both ends of the leash," people as well as animals, were well-prepared to participate in animal-assisted activity and animal-assisted therapy programs. Pet Partners is the only national registry that requires volunteer training and screening of animal-handler teams.
Delta Society's national network links volunteers with facilities in their own communities that request visiting pets and helps Pet Partners contact facilities to begin visits in new locations.
Benefits of becoming a registered Pet Partners team
· Delta Society membership and Interactions magazine,which includes a section for Pet Partners.
· $1 million primary liability insurance. Click HERE for more information.
· Identification badge for handler and collar tag for animal.
· Referral to facilities searching for Pet Partners teams.
· Exclusive offers on Pet Partners accessories.
· Opportunity to network with other Pet Partners teams.
· Access to licensed Evaluators and Instructors as local resources.
· Support from the Delta Society office.
· You will also have the satisfaction of helping people in need in your own community!
Dog Responsibly....University of Doglando
1 comment:
Congratulations to Wyatt and Teena!! I think this is something pretty amazing! I am curious of an assessment of my 4 dogs, JUST for my own information. Which one of the 4 would best be suited for a therapy dog and pass the test?
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