THERAPY DOG & CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
Therapy dog training is a team approach. The evaluation is designed to assess your dog’s temperament and obedience, the owner's handling skills, as well as the level of “partnership” between you and your dog.
We will help make your team shine!
We will help make your team shine!
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Leah Pacitto and Deb Lipartito are approved AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators, which allows us to test for the AKC S.T.A.R.R. Puppy program, Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine (the advanced level of CGC), Urban CGC and Trick Dog. Click here to visit their official website for information.
The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program is open to dogs of any age and breed including mixed), and is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. Dogs with the CGC title have the suffix, "CGC" after their names. |
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Leah Pacitto, Deb LIpartito and Alicia Harantschuk are approved trainers and evaluators for Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc., which allows us to train and test you and your dog. Click here to visit their official website for more detailed information.
The therapy dog test will earn you certification through Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc., and will give you and your dog the necessary tools and accreditation to start visiting community nursing homes, child care centers, schools, colleges, hospitals and senior citizen centers. |
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CGC and TDI Test Preparation Class
This class will prepare you and your dog to take the tests for Comfort Caring Canines Therapy Dogs, Inc., and the AKC's Canine Good Citizen title.
Dogs that have trained with us and passed the Therapy Dog test are regularly visiting hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, memory care units, schools (reading programs and counselor office), working with adults with disabilities, attending funerals, visiting local offices, colleges, and doing demonstrations at summer camps, libraries, girl scouts, township events and career days.
What a fabulous way to give to your community!
Dogs that have trained with us and passed the Therapy Dog test are regularly visiting hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, memory care units, schools (reading programs and counselor office), working with adults with disabilities, attending funerals, visiting local offices, colleges, and doing demonstrations at summer camps, libraries, girl scouts, township events and career days.
What a fabulous way to give to your community!
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 Daphne - Canine Good Citizen
and Therapy Dog International Certified
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OBJECTIVES FOR BOTH EXAMINATIONS
Each week, we will practice different test requirements, which will let you know what to expect, and be aware of the items that may need some practice. The Canine Good Citizen test will be given at the last class. The therapy dog test will be scheduled shortly thereafter. This process can be a bit overwhelming and stressful, so we keep it fun! Different volunteers participate each week to act as patients in the hospital or nursing home and children playing, to help you prepare for the test and future visiting. Some of the volunteers should be nominated for Oscars! We provide you with tips and coaching to help you and your dog succeed to reach your goals. |
Prerequisite: All dogs need to have basic obedience training, and be able to perform in a group environment. Please refer to the Manners and More class page for basic command training requirements. Also consider taking the Dogs' Day Out Class which is a great way to practice skills in the community. Please note that taking this class does not guarantee that you and/or your dog will pass either test. We usually have a group of volunteers that come to each class. You are welcome to bring volunteers with you to each class! |
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$225.00 for six weeks
Incudes Canine Good Citizen test Limit: 7 dogs Instructor: Leah H. Pacitto EACH LESSON IS ONE HOUR. THERE ARE NO MAKE UP CLASSES FOR ANY MISSED CLASSES. ALL CLASS SALES ARE FINAL AND NON-REFUNDABLE, DUE TO WAITLISTS. PLEASE CAREFULLY CONSIDER YOUR SCHEDULE WHEN REGISTERING FOR A TRAINING SESSION. ALL CLASSES HELD AT THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY 4H CENTER, ROUTE 113, SKIPPACK To register for classes please click on the "My Account" button which will redirect you to our ProPet scheduling software. Here you will be able to create or access your account, view the training schedules and provide online payment.
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Sundays
April 3 - May 22 @ 7:30 p.m. (off 4/17 & 5/8) Mondays April 25 - June 6 @ 7:30 p.m. (off 5/30) June 20 - August 1 @ 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays May 3 - June 7 @ 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays April 6 - May 11 @ 7:30 p.m. May 25 - June 29 July 13 - August 31 @ 7:30p.m (off 8/10, 8/17) Pre-payment is required to guarantee your place in class. While online payment is preferred, we also accept payment via cash or check. Payments can be mailed to Dog Gone Good Dog Training, Montgomery County 4H Center, 1015 Bridge Rd., Ste. I, Collegeville, PA 19426. QUESTIONS? Call or email us! 267-932-8733 gloria.doggonegood@gmail.com |
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"Chloe went to do Pet Therapy this morning. How she blesses people!
I will never not laugh at all three of us walking into a room and the resident only sees Chloe. Their faces light up and they forget they are hurting or were sad, and a smile takes over their face! What an incredible blessing to be able to be part of the team. Thank you again for helping us make that a reality!" Marian Sminkey Chloe is a rescue dog found tied to a tree. She regularly visits memory care units, hospice centers, and attends funerals. |
Chloe - TDI Certified, Canine Good Citizen.
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Etta James, CGC is a certified therapy dog
