(Delta Society)
Canine Craze supports the Delta Society Therapy dog program. We believe this organization has the best policies regarding the safety of both the dog and handler teams and the patients the teams visit. Delta Society requires teams to retest every two years; which Canine Craze feels is a necessity due to the aging and changes our pets go through. Also, Delta Society requires each handler to take a “Pet Partner Training Course” to learn about the rules and regulations regarding therapy dog work which we feel better prepares teams to visit in the community. After becoming certified Paws & Effect stays heavily involved in each teams arrangements to visit in community to best pair teams and patients together.
The Therapy dog program is tested through Paws & Effect a Non-Profit Service Dog organization in Des Moines.
For more information regarding Paws & Effect please visit their website.
“The mission of Delta Society is to help lead the world in advancing human health and well-being through positive interactions with animals. We help people throughout the world become healthier and happier by incorporating therapy, service and companion animals into their lives.” LINK
“To achieve our mission we will:
- Educate health care and other professionals on how to incorporate animals into goal-directed treatment or visiting animal activities to improve the lives of those they serve.
- Provide ‘gold standard’ therapy animal curriculum and training and inspire people to volunteer with their pets in their local communities.
- Empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their quality of life by providing service animal related information and resources.
- Advance knowledge about research which reflects how interactions with animals have a positive effect on human lives.” LINK
How to Become a Registered Pet Partner Team?
Therapy Test Dates
Contact Nicole Shumate for more details
Email: nicoleschumate@yahoo.com
Phone: 515-822-5285
