Upcoming 2011 classes
Classes consist of seven weekly classes held at Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing - Fuller Avenue (Formerly known as Kent Community Hospital) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The classes are held on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm up to fifteen student / animal teams per class. The class fee is $60.
Course work will cover introduction to medical equipment and scents, dog to dog socialization, discussions on current therapy techniques and therapy opportunities available in the local community including medical facilities, assisted living and rehabilitation facilities, schools and libraries.
Pre-requisite: Therapy Class course work is based on intermediate level obedience skills. Registration for class requires the handler and dog completing a pre-screening of the "Skills Test" portion of the WMTD Registration Test. The WMTD Registration Test consists of a "Skills Test", and a "Therapy Temperament Test" section in addition to a written test based on WMTD membership guidelines.
In addition, you must bring a copy of the animal’s current immunization paperwork, including current rabies vaccination and negative fecal float check from your veterinarian to the first session. Handlers only first session.
For more detailed information or to review the WMTD Registration Test, please go to the "Evaluations and Testing" page of this website.
Fall 2010 Class Schedule:
September 9 - October 21, 2010 - CLASS IS FULL
Please go to the Event Calendar section of this website, click on the "Prescreen Test Registration" on Saturday, July 24, 2010 and complete your registration. First come first serve for slots / dates available. Completed prescreen will determine class apprioriateness or further training needed. Note you will need to have your dog's current rabies vaccine dates given and dates due to enter with the FOUR date (i.e. enter as 2010 or 2012) when you go in to enter the registration. If you have problems with entry, please email terrilynne_pwds@yahoo.com.
November 4, - December 16, 2010 - CLASS IS FULL
Please go to the Event Calendar section of this website, click on the "Prescreen Test Registration" on Saturday, August 21, 2010 and complete your registration. First come first serve for slots / dates available. Completed prescreen will determine class apprioriateness or further training needed. Note you will need to have your dog's current rabies vaccine dates given and dates due to enter with the FOUR date (i.e. enter as 2010 or 2012) when you go in to enter the registration. If you have problems with entry, please email terrilynne_pwds@yahoo.com.
Winter 2011 Class Schedule:
Class dates have not yet been confirmed, but are expected to be held again in January 2011.
To get confirmation dates and be placed on the waiting list for this class and/or future classes, please go to the Event Calendar section of this website, click on the "WAITING LIST for Prescreen Test Registration" on Saturday, November 20, 2010 and complete your registration. NOTE: The actual prescreen date is not confirmed for November 20th at this time, it is the date to find the waiting list.
If you have problems with entry, or questions about 2011 Classes, please email:
terrilynne_pwds@yahoo.com.