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Canines for Christ:
Dog Therapy Course
Saturdays [Throughout the Year]
10:00 - 11:00 am
Parish Hall
Canines for Christ’s Dog Therapy course is offered at two different levels of training: Level 1 and Level 2. Each session runs for 4 weeks and alternates levels. The following is a basic outline of the training that will be covered each week.
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Level 1 Class Session Curriculum
Week 1: Introduction and overview of Canines for Christ, training guidelines, warm-up, stay & recall, walking basics.
Week 2: Warm-up: slow, stay distance, figure 8, leave it, recall with treats. Discussion Topic: Behavior Issues
Week 3: Warm-up: about turn, walk through crowd, stay distractions, figure 8 with treats, heel pattern.
Week 4: Warm-up: friendly stranger, figure 8 switch dogs, stay in a group, heel pass dogs.
Test Out (Level 1 can be repeated as many times as needed)
Level 2 Class Session Curriculum
Requirements for Level 2: Dog must be a minimum of 1 year old. Dog must sit, stay, and walk with a leash.
Week 1: Introduction and overview of Canines for Christ, training guidelines, warm-up: sit, slow dog pass through crowd, stay: group, figure 8, heel pattern, leave it.
Week 2: Warm-up: about turn & address friendly stranger, stay: with distractions, figure 8 with treats, recall, heel pattern with treats. Discussion Topic: Grooming & Handling
Week 3: Warm-up: sit circle, blind stay, back-up, heel pattern: pass dogs. Discussion Topic: Visiting, CFC Policies & Procedures
Week 4: Warm-Up: figure 8 off leash, target training, Canine Good Citizen Testing
Which class should you and your dog take?
Level 1 Class: If your dog has not taken any training or behavioral courses, Level 1 would be for you.
Level 2 Class: If your dog is a minimum of 1 year old and has had some prior training experience (sit, stay, and walk with a leash), Level 2 would be for you.
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For more information, please visit the Canines for Christ website.