CETA Foundation: Therapy Pet Certification Program
"Happiness is a warm puppy"
Do you have a friendly lovable pet? Do you want to share it with others and make people smile?
Consider becoming a Therapy Pet Team with CETA Foundation!
WHAT IS THERAPY PET REGISTRATION?
Requirements for registration:
Therapy Dogs Inc requires current rabies vaccination, test for intestinal parasites, dog must at least 12 months old and known the handler for 3 months. Handler must be at least 16 years old. Temperament Test/Basic Obedience Test and three observations with a Tester/Observer, two of which must be at a medical facility. (There is no charge for Test or Observations.) $25 annual fee for one handler/one dog team. Additional dogs or family members are $10. One-time new member fee $10. To stay current on their membership status, team must make 4 visits every year.
Love on a Leash requires current vaccinations and health clearance, a control evaluation then 10 hours of observed visitations. Dogs must be at elast 1 year old. $35 membership fee for one team, Junior handlers age 13-18 $25. There are no minimum number of visits per year to retain membership.
LEARN MORE!
Free orientations will be held at various locations in Davis, Vacaville, Dixon and Fairfield. Orientations for your group can be arranged by calling the CETA Foundation office.
Topics will cover the Therapy Dogs Inc.organization, what nakes a good therapy dog team, what equipment can be used, criteria used for passing the "test." A video will be shown when possible.
Orientations scheduled:
Saturday May 4, 2010 10 am Vacaville County Square Library
THERAPY DOG / GOOD MANNERS WORKSHOPS
Learn the skills you need to be a good therapy dog team! A three hour session with professional trainer Jetta Mascon will polish your dog's good manners plus expose you both to the things and situations you will face in a healthcare setting. The handy skills based on the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen test make sure you pass the registration test and will make your life with your dog all the more enjoyable!
Next workshop:
Wednesday April 28, 2010 9am-12pm
Canine Therapeutic Center
7721 Hartley Rd, Vacaville, CA 95688 $65
Additional private lessons $35 per hour
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To sign-up for or schedule an orientation or workshop, call (707)678-0580 or email info@cetafoundation.com
For questions about Therapy Dogs Inc, call Linda Wendorff at (707) 448-3612
For questions about Love on a Leash, contact the CETA office.