TRAINING, EDUCATION & WORKSHOPS
Our lead trainer, Gail Furst CPDT/KA, specializes in pet therapy training as well as general dog training. Using positive, reward based methods, Gail will help you teach your dog to sit, settle, lie-down, walk on loose leash, meet and greet other dogs, say hello to your friends politely, come when you call and much more! Gail is respected nationally for her knowledge, positive training techniques and dedication to the safety and comfort of all canine volunteer teams.
We’ve built our program from the ground-up and have several training options whether you’re just getting involved in therapy dog volunteering or just want to have more confidence working with your dog in a variety of environments; we’ve got the training courses for you!
* Pet Connections is proud to offer a 10% discount for veterans
We’ve built our program from the ground-up and have several training options whether you’re just getting involved in therapy dog volunteering or just want to have more confidence working with your dog in a variety of environments; we’ve got the training courses for you!
* Pet Connections is proud to offer a 10% discount for veterans
Dog Training
. Pet Connections is a leader in the education of dogs and their handlers. Whether your goal is to have a great family dog or a highly-trained therapy dog to work in the community or in your therapy practice, we will provide you and your dog with the tools to achieve your training goals.
Class Details
7-week session - Includes training "go-to" mat (handmade by BAD DOG Retail) - Price: $130
2020 Sessions
Spring - April 11, 2020 - May 23, 2020
Summer - June 20, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Fall - September 19, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Registration closed for Spring 2020 classes.
Level One: (Registration closed for Level One courses)
Connecting with Your Pet - Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pet Connections pre-screening process.
This class is recommended for puppies 16 weeks and older. Dog handlers will learn how to:
Upon completion, dogs and their handlers will be formally evaluated for basic obedience skills such as, “sit,” “stay,” “down,” and other skills. Dogs will be awarded either a letter of completion or, for promising students, a diploma. Those awarded a diploma are invited to complete a higher level of training required for a greater skill set and for volunteers visiting at public facilities.
Level Two: (Registration closed for Level Two courses)
Connecting with Your Pet & Others - Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m. See dates offered below.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Level I: Connecting with Your Pet and/or successful re-evaluation by the Pet Connections program manager in a novel setting with people who have varying levels of abilities and mobility.
This course will build on skills acquired in Level One and give handler-dog teams the abilities to work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Handlers will learn how to empower people with different levels of abilities to direct their dog, resulting in a deeper human-animal bond. Your canine will become more proficient and acquire the ability to perform in different circumstances.
Dogs and their handlers will gain more complex, advanced skills including:
Upon completion, dogs and their handlers will be awarded either a letter of completion or a diploma, and offered the opportunity to take the test for Canine Good Citizen as well as their Pet Connections Certification evaluation. Those awarded a diploma are also invited to advance their studies with a higher set of skills to become eligible to work with therapists on specific physical and cognitive interventions.
Dog Obedience Workshops
Following are workshops offered by Pet Connections:
Class Details
7-week session - Includes training "go-to" mat (handmade by BAD DOG Retail) - Price: $130
2020 Sessions
Spring - April 11, 2020 - May 23, 2020
Summer - June 20, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Fall - September 19, 2020 - October 31, 2020
Registration closed for Spring 2020 classes.
Level One: (Registration closed for Level One courses)
Connecting with Your Pet - Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pet Connections pre-screening process.
This class is recommended for puppies 16 weeks and older. Dog handlers will learn how to:
- Use basic cues (sit, stay, etc.)
- Perform canine massages
- Identify signs of stress and calming techniques
- Utilize positive reinforcement
- Use contextual positioning
- Walking on a loose leash and on-leash recall
Upon completion, dogs and their handlers will be formally evaluated for basic obedience skills such as, “sit,” “stay,” “down,” and other skills. Dogs will be awarded either a letter of completion or, for promising students, a diploma. Those awarded a diploma are invited to complete a higher level of training required for a greater skill set and for volunteers visiting at public facilities.
Level Two: (Registration closed for Level Two courses)
Connecting with Your Pet & Others - Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m. See dates offered below.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Level I: Connecting with Your Pet and/or successful re-evaluation by the Pet Connections program manager in a novel setting with people who have varying levels of abilities and mobility.
This course will build on skills acquired in Level One and give handler-dog teams the abilities to work with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Handlers will learn how to empower people with different levels of abilities to direct their dog, resulting in a deeper human-animal bond. Your canine will become more proficient and acquire the ability to perform in different circumstances.
Dogs and their handlers will gain more complex, advanced skills including:
- Clicker training and verbal markers
- Animal welfare and the 5 Freedoms
- Types of reinforcement
- Advanced cues such as leave it, go to your mat, release words and stand
- Intro to working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have varying needs
- Interacting with children
- Working alongside other dogs
Upon completion, dogs and their handlers will be awarded either a letter of completion or a diploma, and offered the opportunity to take the test for Canine Good Citizen as well as their Pet Connections Certification evaluation. Those awarded a diploma are also invited to advance their studies with a higher set of skills to become eligible to work with therapists on specific physical and cognitive interventions.
Dog Obedience Workshops
Following are workshops offered by Pet Connections:
- Connecting With Your Pet and Others Through Education and Therapy
- Connecting With Your Pet and Others Through Therapy Activities
- Connecting with Your Pet Through a Common Language
- Connecting With Your Pet Through Game Playing
- Connecting With Your Pet Through TAGteach
- Connecting With Your Pet Through First Aid
- Connecting With Your Pet Through Scent
CLASS Enrollment FORM (REQUIRED)
Please complete the enrollment form and submit your payment below.
CLASS Enrollment FORM is REQUIRED (see above)
2020 Dog Training Classes
$130.00
Pet Connections is a leader in the education of dogs and their handlers. Whether your goal is to have a great family dog or a highly-trained therapy dog to work in the community or in your therapy practice, we will provide you and your dog with the tools to achieve your training goals.
You must complete the enrollment form.
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