Doggone Good Coaching, LLC and Agile Canines focus mainly on helping people assess and train their dogs for therapy work. Small group classes are offered through www.agilecanines.com, and students can register via email at [email protected].
The instructor is available for private Therapy Dog or TTouch sessions. Certifications include Tellington T-Touch CA, CPDT-KA, MEd. The job title is Therapy Dog Instructor and TTouch Practitioner.
Training Equipment:
All three national therapy dog groups require non-aversive equipment, so students may choose from the list of approved equipment on the website for the national group they want to eventually test with. The training philosophy emphasizes making sessions enjoyable for dogs and individuals, with a focus on meeting their specific needs.
Locations Served:
Therapy Dog Classes are primarily taught for Pawsabilities in St. Louis Park, with private sessions available at a facility in Edina or Eden Prairie. The instructor has twenty years of experience as a therapy dog handler, is a C.P.D.T., has visited a variety of venues, is a Pet Partners Evaluator, and has taught Animal Assisted Therapy Classes at the university level. TTouch workshops are offered throughout the year, and the instructor is a TTouch Practitioner.
