Thank you to all our PAWS of CNY volunteers. Thanks to your selfless dedication, our organization has continued to brings smiles to hundreds of people throughout Central New York.
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Do you think your dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog? Wondering if you could both benefit from a few training courses so that you ace the evaluation test?
Our Therapy Dog TrainingCourse registration is now open!
Therapy Dog Class
Led by Danielle Basciano – CDBC, ACCBC, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA
9/13/2018 – 10/11/2018
8 p.m.
Cicero Animal Clinic
This five-week therapy dog training course is designed to prepare dogs to pass the PAWS of CNY certification, as well as to provide ongoing education to dogs and handlers who are already certified. The course is not mandatory in order for a dog to be evaluated. It is, however, encouraged for dogs who are good candidates for pet therapy work but may need assistance perfecting some of the certification criteria or for folks who just want to learn more about what it takes to be a certified therapy dog team.
Some of the topics this course will cover include:
– Signs of stress and body language
– Evaluation test items
– Handling skills and focus work
– How to read and respond appropriately to canine stress signals
– Introduction to and handling around medical apparatus
– Visit simulation to practice new skills (last class)
Classes are taught by Danielle Basciano, former President of PAWS of CNY, and a certified professional dog trainer.
Class Details:
Cost: $100.00
Class Length: 5 sessions
Class Size: up to 8 dogs
PLEASE NOTE: The PAWS of CNY Certification provides accreditation for handlers and their dogs to attend PAWS of CNY sanctioned AAA and AAT pet therapy visits only. PAWS of CNY does not certify emotional support dogs, guide dogs, and other service dogs.
PAWS of CNY is pleased to have been included in WCNY’s recent episode of Cycle of Health. Watch the video below to learn more about the benefits of pet-assisted wellness services, and how our volunteers are making a difference in the community.
It was a rainy Saturday morning, but that did not stop Central New Yorkers from showing their support for a critical cause. The annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure was held at the New York State Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 19, and PAWS of CNY therapy dogs were there to show their love and support for survivors and their families.
PAWS of CNY, Inc., is a proud recipient of a grant from the NBT Bank Fund, a component fund of the Oswego County Community Foundation (OCCF). The funds were received in 2017 for use in 2018 to expand PAWS of CNY’s marketing efforts in Oswego County to increase its volunteer base and expand its reach of pet therapy services. The organization projects its grant-funded marketing efforts will result in a 70 percent increase in Oswego County volunteers by the end of the year. Also, it has established partnerships with two new long-term care facilities to provide pet therapy services.