Therapy Prep and CGC Prep
CGC Prep
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For dogs any age, who are sociable. Some pre-knowledge of basic obedience skills is helpful.
The AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) program provides a perfect framework for training your dog to become a polite member of society. This class will cover all of the 10 CGC skills, with a focus on how to best support your dog to become a comfortable, confident member of society. The CGC program is a great first step toward Pet Therapy, if that is a goal for you and your dog.
At the end of the class, you will have the option to take the CGC Evaluation, to earn your dog’s Canine Good Citizen title.
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Therapy Prep
Next Class:
Tuesdays, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Beginning February 25, 2025, 6 weeks, Instructor: Heather Rush $285
For dogs 10 months or older who have a solid foundation in obedience skills and socialization.
Interested in Pet Therapy? This class is designed to help you and your dog prepare to take the Reading With Rover therapy test. We will cover all aspects of the test, from the initial greeting to common trouble spots like passing a neutral dog or calmly greeting a crowd. Along the way, you will get specific coaching for you and your dog on how to address any issues that might be causing you difficulty in passing the test. We'll go over some tips and tricks that will not only make passing the test easier, but will be helpful to you once you begin making therapy visits with your dog.
You will get a chance to practice mock therapy situations and improve your skills together as a team. This class is for dogs that have a solid foundation in basic obedience (sit, down, stay/wait, leash skills).
Therapy Refresher
None Scheduled
For currently registered therapy teams that are looking to brush up on their skills. This class is appropriate for teams that have had to take a break from visiting, teams that are ready to try a new venue, or teams that are preparing to retest.