subject: Canine Assisted Therapy Offers AKC Good Citizen Test for Dogs on June 19th [print this page] Canine Assisted Therapy Offers AKC Good Citizen Test for Dogs on June 19th
The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen is a certification program that rewards dogs that have the training and demeanor to be reliable family members and respected members of the community. A Canine Good Citizen is trained to act mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.
Presented by Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. this important program will be presented on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The event will be held at Independence Hall - Recreation Room located at 1639 Northeast 26th Street in Wilton Manors, Florida.
This certification is a MUST HAVE in order to be a Certified C.A.T. Dog
The evaluator is Susan Claire, CPDT, who is also the owner of Play Train Positive Dog Training
Please remember to bring a copy of your dog's up to date rabies and your dog's brush to this test. No retractable leashes, choke collars or treats allowed during the test. The evaluator's fee is $20.00
All registration fees are non-refundable. Register at:
Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. (C.A.T.) (www.catdogs.org) headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is a non profit 501(c)(3) organization which provides certification and placement of therapy dogs and their handlers into nursing homes, hospitals, group homes, schools and where there is a need for the companionship of a dog.
C.A.T. is distinguishable from other pet therapy organizations because of the extensive testing of the dogs to insure proper temperament for therapy work, placement of volunteers in facilities, and overall support of volunteers.
