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• LEVEL I: Basic Dog Obedience
  This class teaches the dog and handler basic commands using the Volhard Motivational Method.
• LEVEL II: PREPARATION FOR ANIMAL-ASSISTED VISITS AND CERTIFICATION OF TEAM - Advanced Dog Obedience
  This is for those interested in doing Pet Therapy and Animal Assisted Visits. This class increases the relationship between the handler and the dog. Level II builds on level I and prepares the team for the Canine Good Citizen test and evaluation for Therapy Dog International.
• K-9 HEALERS
  Offers private consulting to facilities in establishing standards for safe animals visiting programs.
• TEMPERAMENT TESTING
  Measures the dogs reaction to staged situations as found in various facilities. These reactions determine suitability and safety of the animal.
• EVALUATIONS FOR:

  • CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
  • THERAPY DOG INTERNATIONAL (TDI)

Dog obedience classes are offered in long-term care facilities. This allows the team to train amidst adaptive equipment and allows the residents to enjoy the community and their dogs.

For more information about classes please contact Gail Furst at (607) 522-7818.

To register please print the enrollment form and the agreement form and return to:

Gail Furst/K-9 HEALERS,
2874 Tom Campbell Road
Branchport, NY 14418.

or complete the forms online and e-mail it back to deepeace.rural@gmail.com