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In Memory
of our Pet Partners

“Compassion is to suffer with, to have empathy with, and this includes joy and celebration, as well as sorrow.  It works from a strength borne out of a shared weakness and an awareness of the mutuality of us all.  It’s the bond between us and also with our animals and it includes grieving and tasting salt with our fellow men and women. 
It’s a way of life, the basis of community. 
It’s the way to treat all of life.”

Leo Bustad, DVM, PhD - founder of the Delta Society
 

Pet Partners Training
Meet Your Trainers   Franklin Training

The intensive twelve week Pet Partner Team Training course combines lecture, discussion, videos, role playing, mentoring, and hands-on training with your Pet Partner.   Coursework covers the fundamental information needed to succeed as a Pet Partner.  Topics include:

Volunteers – Introduction to the Pet Partner program; AAA and AAT; your needs and responsibilities

Animals – Where your animal fits in; acting as your animal’s advocate

Clients – Basics of client interaction; client disorders/disabilities

Visiting – Preparing for and executing a successful visit

Facilities – Types of facilities; regulations and policies; staff relationships; reducing risk

The Team Training Course includes a 10 week course, consisting of 12 sessions of hands on training with your Pet Partner, mentoring by active Pet Partner Teams, and culminates with the Pet Partners Evaluation during which the handler and their partner are assessed to determine their suitability to function effectively as a Pet Partners team.

Meet The Trainers !  Click here for a short bio about the Team Training Instructor Team


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