Volunteer
If you’re interested in volunteering with a pet, please note the following pre-requisites:
- You and your dog must have completed a basic obedience class prior to beginning training with HIP.
- You must have owned your pet at least 6 months prior to beginning training with HIP.
- Your pet must be at least one-year-old prior to beginning training with HIP.
While you’re waiting on the next training session, here are some things you can practice, if you’re planning on volunteering with your pet:
- Expose pet to different environments and people of all ages – and do it often! A therapy pet loves interaction with all sorts of people, and is comfortable in many types of settings.
- Take an additional obedience class if it has been a while since your last one – you can never be too prepared!
- Visit HIP’s website often for updates, which will include some resources for you as you prepare for training.
- Hand in Paw is an affiliate of the Delta Society; visit the Delta Society’s website for information on Animal-Assisted Therapy ( www.deltasociety.org )
Click
here for the 2012 Training and Evaluation Calendar.
