Paws 2 Connect is a highly accredited canine training organization focusing on Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) Specialists. They offer Facility Dog Training and Program Development for Education/Schools, Law Enforcement, Nursing Homes, Occupational/Physical Therapy, Mental Health, and Medical Facilities. The organization has been developing facility dog programs for professionals since 2003.
Training Philosophy
Paws 2 Connect uses positive science-based training techniques to provide the best training, experience, and success for dogs.
Services
- Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI) Specialists
- Facility Dog Training and Program Development
- Canine 101 (beginner)
- Canine 102 (advanced beginner)
- Therapy Dog Training
- Service Dog Training
Certifications
The organization has three trainers with a combined experience of over 60 years training animals. They are certified by the following organizations:
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (AKC-CGC)
- American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluator
- Certified Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- Service Dog Training Coach Certification
Specializations
- Animal Assisted Intervention (AAI)
- Facility Dog Training and Program Development
- Therapy Dog Training
- Service Dog Training
Training Methods
Paws 2 Connect uses positive science-based training techniques.
Media Appearances
Catherine Ricchetti has written two books on the subject:
“Service Trained Facility Dogs” (previously published as “Dogs In School”) and a children’s book titled “Miss Siggy Speaks”.
Kathy Stevens is a professional dog trainer, dog breeder, and horse trainer. She is the owner and head animal trainer at Heldercrest farm.
