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Is Your Dog Ready for Therapy Dog Visits?

Take this test to help you evaluate.

Why Join Pet Partners?

Besides a chance to share your love of your pet with others and the good feeling that comes from giving back to your community, you will receive:

	Referrals to facilities searching for Pet Partners teams
	Over $1 million in primary liability insurance
	An identification badge for the handler and a collar tag for the animal
	Access to local resources such as licensed evaluators and instructors
	Delta Society office support
	Opportunities to network with other Pet Partners teams
	Exclusive offers for Pet Partners accessories
	Complimentary Delta Society membership and Delta's Interactions magazine
	Eligibility to compete for regional and national awards

Upcoming Classes - 2010 Classes coming this Summer Please Check back for further information OR  Contact Cheryl Giebel-Petersen

 Minimum Requirements
Most domestic animals can be registered. Pets must be 1 year old and have lived with the owner for at least 6 months.  All dogs must have basic obedience skills and have a good temperament.  Handlers must be atleast 10 years old.

	Local Obedience Instructors
	Class Policies

 

Prospective Pet Partners are encouraged to complete CGC testing prior to being evaluated as a Pet Partner.

 
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Costs

There are some costs to becoming registered as a therapy pet team. These may include training, Delta Society Pet Partners registration, R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) registration, and group membership. Some of these costs are optional. 

Cost Summary Sheet

Pet Partners Registration Options/Support
Fees cover two years of registration.

• Handler with 1 dog - $75

• Each additional animal - $20

• Volunteer without animal - $40

• Senior (55+) or disabled handler - $40

(includes ID badge, dog tag, magazine, and liability insurance) 

Local FURever Friends Therapy Dog Training

• Therapy Dog Preparation Classes - $40
  (6-2 hour classes, various locations)
   

• Delta Home Study/Workshop Manual (includes shipping) - $30
  (Can also order this on website, cost is $37.50, plus shipping equals $45.00)

Delta  Society  Evaluation

• One time fee for evaluator - $10-20
  (depending on evaluator and location)

R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs)  Training  (optional, but only for teams that are already registered with Delta Society) Visit our R.E.A.D. Program page

• Group/Home Study Manual - $37

• One-Time Individual Registration fee - $50

• Group rate - $40, each additional animal -$5

(includes ID badge and dog tag)

Optional  Pet  Attire

• Delta Society vest, bandana, patches

• R.E.A.D. bandana, vest, and clothing for handlers

Emerald  Coast  FURever  Friends  Group  Membership (optional)

• $20/year Dues for Individuals

• $15/year Senior (55+) or Disabled

• $35/year Family
  
  ECFF Policies