PAWS of CNY, Inc., Central New York’s largest non-profit provider of pet-assisted wellness services, will be holding free therapy dog evaluations by appointment only at The Barking Orange located at 1005 N Geddes St, Syracuse on Saturday, June 9. Individuals interested in certifying their dog or cat to participate in PAWS of CNY’s pet therapy program are encouraged to submit an application to PAWS of CNY and book an appointment. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for evaluations on June 9.
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PAWS of CNY, Inc., Central New York’s largest non-profit provider of pet-assisted wellness services, will be holding free therapy dog evaluations by appointment only at Justin’s Canine Campus located at 8075 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, on Saturday, May 19. Individuals interested in certifying their dog or cat to participate in PAWS of CNY’s pet therapy program are encouraged to submit an application to PAWS of CNY and book an appointment. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for evaluations on May 19.

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Certified therapy dog, Moose visited the set of CNY Central on NBC 3 and her Mom, Laura, on the morning of Sunday, March 18 to help encourage others in the community to volunteer with PAWS of CNY. Moose was on set with PAWS of CNY President, Jessica Marabella, to talk about the organization’s goals to add ore certified pet therapy teams in Cayuga and Oswego counties.

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This class is Currently Full. Please check back for future therapy dog class opportunities.

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
2/27/2018 – 3/27/2018
6 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

Click here to register.

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, Inc., Central New York’s largest non-profit provider of pet-assisted wellness services, will be holding free therapy dog evaluations by appointment only at Paws and Effect on Route 1 in Oswego on Saturday, April 14. Members of the Oswego Community who are interested in certifying their dog or cat to participate in PAWS of CNY’s pet therapy program are encouraged to submit an application to PAWS of CNY and book an appointment. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for evaluations on April 14.

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