Description: This course will prepare you and your dog for Therapy Dog International certification. The test is administered by a certified TDI evaluator. Therapy dogs visit nursing homes, schools, hospice centers and more to provide comfort to people in need. Requirements: Open to all altered dogs. Canine Good Citizen certification is recommended.  Duration: 7 weeks, test given on week 8 Dates: March 9, 2018 - April 27, 2018 When: Fridays 7-8 PM Location: Animal Protective Foundation Fee: $110 plus $10 test fee which is due on week…

Dates: April 10, 2018 - May 15, 2018 Day Of The Week: Tuesday Duration: 6 weeks (no dogs first week), 45 minutes-1 hour/week Time: 6:30 PM Location: Animal Protective Foundation Instructor: Howe Description: Class covers sit, down, wait, stay, come, leave-it, walking calmly on a loose leash, and basic good manners. Requirements: Open to all altered dogs 5 months and older.   While not required, we recommend using a training harness during this class. Harnesses are available at the APF for an additional fee.  

Dates: April 10, 2018 - May 15, 2018 Day: Tuesday Time: 7:30 pm Location: Animal Protective Foundation Instructor(s): Howe Description: Socialization & confidence-building exercises. Also addresses common puppy issues such as chewing, housebreaking, crate training and more. Requirements: Open to puppies up to 20 weeks of age at the start of class. Duration: 6 weeks, 45 minutes-1 hour/week This class provides a foundation for good behavior of puppies through socialization and confidence-building exercises. It also addresses issues such as chewing, housebreaking, crate training and more.…