-
27 people are interested
Pet Partners Therapy Dog Preparation!
ORGANIZATION: Animal Assisted Therapy Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
27 people are interested
Do you think your dog has the potential temperament for a registered Therapy Dog?
Do you enjoy sharing your canine best friend with children and adults in therapeutic settings?
Don't know where to start?
We can help! All levels of training classes are available beginning with Puppy Kinderarten through the Pet Partners Therapy Dog course and evaluation.
Registered teams are desperately needed to meet the demand for Animal Assisted Therapy Services therapeutic canine programs. Please consider this opportunity!
More opportunities with Animal Assisted Therapy Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Animal Assisted Therapy Services
Location:
4 Oxford Road, Building D, Milford, CT 06460, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Animal Assisted Therapy Services is to provide adults and children with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities the opportunity to experience the power of the unique human/animal bond thus promoting lifelong health and wellness. Animal Assisted Therapy Services is dedicated to training, research, and education in this emerging field of Recreational Therapy.
Description
Animal Assisted Therapy Services provides both canine and equine assisted therapy for adults and children who have experienced trauma, or have cognitive or physical disabilities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Therapeutic Recreation Center19 Hazel TerraceWoodbridge, CT 06525
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2016
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Family Therapy
- Youth Services
- Elder care
- Literacy / Reading
- Animal Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- One hour/week for six-eight week sessions.
- Current Pet Partners registered therapy dog team.