Join us at TAGGS TOWN for a free recruitment seminar!
We ask that you register since each session is limited to 15 teams.
What to bring:
Your dog whom you believe will be a great Therapy Dog
Proper immunizations, including Rabies (an e-mail from your veterinarian of your record is fine)
Water, water bowl and treats
Purpose:
The purpose of this seminar is to teach you what it takes to be a Therapy Dog Team. This seminar will show you the qualifications, the certification process and the additional training needed to go further into the advanced world of courtroom work.
Fee:
This seminar is free to attend. If you wish to pursue any of the certifications discussed in the seminar, there are fees involved in the process. Everything is optional at this time. There are no strings attached. There are no bouncing balls.
Requirements to be a member of Courtroom Critters and Comfort Critters: All teams must pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. You may do this with any AKC authorized trainer. All teams must be certified with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We will show you how to go through this process. To become a Courtroom Critter, you must attend additional advanced training for the courtroom.
What will you learn in this seminar:
Courtroom Critters and Comfort Critters non-profit mission
The AKC Canine Good Citizen standards
Therapy Dog certification standards
How to go through the process to become a certified therapy dog team
Therapy Dog certification and insurance qualifications
Questions?
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you may apply on our volunteer application page.
If you have questions about this seminar, you may email Stephani at CourtroomCritters@Outlook.com.