Option #3 - Full Day
Dogs in Practice: Assistance Dogs as Assistive Technology Options

This training provides an in depth workshop on the topic of Assistance Dogs as assistive technology options.  Participants leave this practical learning experience with the following knowledge:

• Differentiation of pet therapy, animal assisted therapy and assistance dogs
• Differentiate types of services that dogs can offer to people with both visible and invisible disabilities
• Describe common client diagnosis and disabilities and which types of dogs can serve them
• Identify & locate reputable assistance/service dog training organizations
• Screening and/or evaluation of potential working dog recipients
• Achieve competency in client advocacy and local and federal public laws that protect them
• Demonstrate basic knowledge in funding
• Case Studies (May include break out groups or evaluation of clients from local assistance dog training organization)
• Local organization introduction/demonstrations/presentations if possible

Participants will leave this workshop fully prepared to give a mini-workshop to their staff, to screen clients for potential referral to assistance/service dog training organizations and with knowledge about local and national dog training organizations.   

Fill out our Workshop Request form online or download and print a hard copy to send via traditional mail.

For booking information or other questions, email workshops@dogwoodtherapy.com.