Become a K9 c.a.r.e.s. Therapy Dog Team!

Going through the process of becoming a therapy dog team can be a daunting task, K9 c.a.r.e.s. uses a "Follow the Path" model to make your journey as simple as possible. Before you sign up for a workshop you will want to make sure that your dog has good manners in public places, and has the social skills to visit with strangers. You, as the dog’s handler and advocate, must also have the skills to work well with your animal and the clients at facilities that you will serve.

There are several steps to becoming a K9 c.a.r.e.s team:

• 1) Attend a Delta Society Pet Partner workshop. Visit the Workshops page for more information.

• 2) Go through a handler/canine evaluation. Visit the Evaluations page for more information.

• 3) Have the Health of Your Animal Partner Screened by a Veterinarian.

• 4) Submit Your Delta Society Pet Partner Registration Application.

• 5) Select a K9 c.a.r.e.s. facility to visit. There are several well established facilities in the Denver area.

• 6) Complete the facility orientation requirements.

• 7) Bring smiles and wags to your favorite facility!

Available with Your K9 c.a.r.e.s. Membership:

• $1,000,000 liability insurance through Delta Society

• Priority for K9 c.a.r.e.s. sponsored Delta Society evaluations

• K9 c.a.r.e.s. photo ID and lanyard

• Newsletters and other mailings

• Facility placement guidance and scheduling

• Pet behavior Consultation

• Exclusive offers on K9 c.a.r.e.s. apparel and accessories

• Opportunities to assist with groundbreaking new programs and facilities

• Opportunities to network with other Pet Partner teams

K9 c.a.r.e.s. Training Opportunities and Invitation Only Events:

• Delta Society Pet Partner workshop training

• Basic and advanced training

• R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) seminars

• Support and ongoing training for R.E.A.D. registered teams

• Specialized training for specific program facilities

• Continuing education seminars

• Appreciation events

• Special community events

• Continuing education seminars

 

Helpful Links

Pet Partners Team Evaluation - Skills Exercises

Pet Partners Team Evaluation - Apptitude Exercises