Mary Jo started her dog training adventure in 1990. She competed in obedience and agility for the next 30 years with multiple dogs at the highest levels. Her current Border Collies have focused on herding and more recently, nosework. Both earned their NW1 at age 14. Mary Jo has been teaching classes, private lessons, workshops and at camps for many years. She understands that dogs and handlers learn in different ways and adapts instructional techniques to best suit their needs.
Therapy Dog Workshop
Sunday, November 17th from 12:00 – 2:00 pm
$25 per dog/handler team
Hosted by Pat Gipps
Pat has been involved with Therapy Dog work for the last 18 years. Joining TDI as a volunteer, than an evaluator and instructor for 16 years. With an addtional 2 years with Pets and People; a local therapy dog group. Pat’s therapy dogs (5) have logged in more than 1,000 volunteer hours as therapy dogs and disaster relief dogs. An active AKC judge and an evaluator. Pat’s newest therapy dog is Collinswood’s very own Phoenix.
Have you ever thought about sharing the joy you feel when you are with your dog?? Does your dog bring a smile to everyones face that they encounter?? As you know, dogs can have a remarkable effect on people! So, where do you start? This workshop will help you determine if therapy dog activities are right for both of you. It will cover many functions of the therapy dogs role including:
Will we make a great team?
What to expect when visiting
How to expose your dog to medical equipment and other testing requirements
What commands / communication skills do you need as a therapy team?
Come explore the many facets of a therapy team including the skills you need to make every visit a safe and fullfilling experience
