Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta

PeTS Events

Pet Therapy Training Weekend

Start
11 May 2024
10:00 AM
End
12 May 2024
11:30 AM
Location
5204 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB.
Spaces left
2

The Pet Therapy Training Weekend, is a two-day program designed to help prepare volunteers for pet therapy visits. The Pet Therapy Training Weekend is for all teams (dogs and cats). A minimum of 4 teams is required for the program to run, to a maximum of 6 teams.

Event Prerequisites:

Ratification Step #4: Complete an Observed Visit session with a current PeTS Team Lead.
Ratification Step #5: Have your animal's health assessed by your veterinarian no sooner than 45 days before PEP. The examination and a fecal float test/parasite program should be documented within our Health Screening Form.
Read the Handlers Manual and Incident Report Form prior to the Weekend start.

PEP	Agenda

Saturday Scenarios (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)	- Q&A on Handlers Manual/Quiz - Role playing of pet therapy scenarios; teams should arrive ready for pet therapy - groomed, pet bag, pet wearing appropriate collar/harness and leash. - 30 minute break for lunch (please bring with you). We have a fridge and microwave that you may use. - Please bring a comfortable blanket or bed for your pet to relax on between scenarios.
Sunday Observation (9:00am - 11:00 am)	- Onsite observed interaction with clients at one of our facility partner's location. - The facility information will be shared with teams on Saturday, and individual 20-minute time slots assigned. - Teams that successfully complete Sunday's interaction will be assigned 6-9 practicum visits.