AT1 - Beginner Visiting Dog Training

Class Description: For the Handler and/or dog having some obedience and little or no experience with therapy dog training.
Through hands-on practice, review of video tapes, study of homework sheets, and individual instructor attention, this weekly course will cover the correct methods for:

• Introduction to medical equipment
• Beginner, Low Impact, Body Desensitizing
• Evaluation Steps to Beginning Assessment of dog/population match
• Etiquette for visiting handlers and dogs
• Evaluation Steps to Beginning Stress Assessment for dog and handler
• How to employ articles found in every home to train for exposure to visiting situations and medical equipment
• How to choose where to visit
• Beginning therapy dog maneuvers such as head down, hold still, let's visit
• What level of involvement should your animal have

Class Fee: $100.00 + membership dues

Prerequisites: Must be assessed by Instructor during Free Therapy Animal Overview/Orientation Seminar

Dog must be at least 18 months old.

It is NOT anticipated that animal / handler completing this initial course will be ready for evaluation by a national organization.

Registration process: Fill out the forms below and return them to the front desk with applicable payment.

TCOTC Membership Form

TCOTC Therapy Course Registration