Scheduling is flexible to meet your needs. Share your availability at checkout.Tilly’s Place can support you at all stages of becoming a therapy dog/handler team with your current or future dog. All consultation services are with Laura Poleshuck, the founder and Executive Director of Tilly's Place: tillysplace.orgLaura can provide guidance in the following areas:How to select a potential therapy dog Dog qualities needed for successful therapy dog work Ideas for exposure to environments and peopleTherapy dog training and skills neededThe process to become certified as an Animal-Assisted Intervention SpecialistThe process to become a volunteer with your dogTherapy dog/handler team evaluationsSafety and liability insurance Setting up the environment for successAnimal welfare practicesIdeas for animal-assisted therapy and/or animal-assisted education programming, if applicableLaura has worked extensively with professionals and students in OT, PT, SLP, social work, and literacy to incorporate therapy dogs into the university, therapeutic, and educational settings. If you are interested in volunteer work she can provide guidance for you as well. Laura's qualifications include:Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS), the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge-Assessed (CPDT-KA)Therapy Animal Evaluator for Professionals (pilot program), the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program Team EvaluatorCanine Good Citizen (CGC) and STAR Puppy Evaluator, American Kennel Club (AKC)Temperament Test (ATT) Evaluator, American Kennel Club (AKC) Fear Free® Certified Animal TrainerPhD in education; OTD in occupational therapyFounder and Executive Director of Tilly's Place

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