Beginning Saturday, April 5th, 2008 10.00 a.m. Highland Canine will be offering therapy dog classes at our Matthews, NC location. Our Therapy dog instructor, Linda taylor, will be teaching these fun and informative classes. The classes will meet on Saturday, beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will last for about an hour. Space for theses classes is limited so email or call us at 704.500.6810 today to sign up.

The classes will work with owners and their dogs to teach them the necessary skills to work as a Therapy Dog Team. Upon completion of the Therapy Dog course both the handler and dog will be prepared for a team evaluation and registration with a Therapy Dog Organization. All dogs are welcome, mixed breeds and purebreeds, large and small. We provide all training materials needed for this course. Written materials, clickers and therapy dog harnesses will be provided as well.

This course also offers an opportunity for the dog and handler to work along side a trainer in clinical settings, such as hospitals, schools and nursing homes so that they are comfortable doing so after completion of the course.

If you have questions about the course or if you would like your dog evaluated for therapy dog work, please feel free to contact Linda Taylor.