Power Paws Unleashed

Your student will have hands-on experience, working with assistance dogs in training in this unique Summer Workshop.

We’ll cover topics such as:

·         Learn how dogs – and people - learn, process new information, develop and refine new skills

·         Learn about the sociology of dogs and people, including pack behavior and synchronization concepts

·         Hands on training of the dogs

·         Teach your dog to read – yes, READ!

·         Take responsibility for another living being

·         Learn what makes a good assistance dog

·         Experience the unconditional love of a Golden Retriever or Labrador Retriever

·         Learn dog training methodology

·         Learn about the psychology of dogs and people

·         Gain disability awareness, which includes the use of a wheelchair as understanding for and the perspective of individuals with disabilities

·         Teaching methodologies that are relevant to managing people

·         Learn the basics of kennel management

·         Have a great time!  Meet new people and make new friends!

Each session is 2 weeks, beginning May 31, 2010 and ending August 5, 2010.  Sessions are Monday through Thursday from 9 am until 2 pm.

Enroll your student today for the experience of a lifetime! 

Our mission is to provide skilled assistance dogs for people with disabilities, provide ongoing education and support to working assistance dog teams and to be a resource in the community for people with disabilities.

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