This entertaining and educational 3 hour training class offers both an overview of pet therapy and the opportunity to perform a test run of the actual Pet Partner Team Evaluation.

Prep Class will cover:

• Overview on pet therapy and becoming a Pet Partner®
• Safety tips for your team when visiting
• Mock evaluations will be set up according to your needs
• You will receive training tips and suggestions for any part of the skills or aptitude tests needed to help you pass your evaluation
• You will also get an honest evaluation as to your team's potential in accomplishing your goal

• Sit
• Stay
• Down
• Come
• Leave it
• Walk on a loose lead

Other species are welcome in this class. Please email me for species specific criteria.

Aptitude and Skills Tests
The tests are categorized by Delta Society in two ways. The exercises are divided under what Delta classifies as Skills and Aptitude. Each team is required to perform all the exercises in both categories for their team evaluation. These exercises are designed to test the dog’s behavior and temperament and allow the evaluator the opportunity to observe the team in mock situations a team may encounter on a pet visit. The tests also help the evaluator screen the handler’s ability to control their pet in various situations. These exercises or tests are modeled after AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test. To view a pictorial and read a description of the skills and aptitude exercises please click on our link to Delta Society in the pull down menu under Therapy Pets.

This is NOT an obedience class. It is an opportunity for you and your dog to fine tune manners, obedience, control & social skills and help prepare you and your dog for your certification. Please do not worry, your dog does not need to perform at competition obedience level.