On Sunday, December 17, PAWS of CNY held a bookfair fundraiser at Barnes & Noble in Clay. PAWS of CNY treated young shoppers to a dog-themed Christmas ornament craft while a variety of fluffy, friendly, certified therapy pets greeted shoppers and helped to ease holiday shopping stress.
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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
1/4/2018 – 2/1/2018
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.
On Sunday, December 17 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. PAWS of CNY will be holding its annual Barnes & Noble bookfair fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble in Clay, located at 3956 RT 31. This event has become a holiday tradition and is instrumental in our annual fundraising efforts.
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The goal of PAWS of CNY is to bring warmth, comfort, and companionship to those in need in our community. This lofty goal could not be accomplished without the dedication and commitment of its 109 human and 94 dog and cat volunteers. Our members give selflessly of their time to help individuals in Central New York who are in need of emotional support. As an organization managed entirely by volunteers, every aspect of PAWS of CNY’s operations run on donated time – an impressive accomplishment for an organization that services five counties in Central New York.
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