Our March Bright Spot Therapy Dog Team Training Class poses for a group photo after completing their required training. Missing from the photo is Betty, a black Labradoodle who also completed the class.
Our last class before summer break is scheduled for May 21 and June 4. This is the perfect time to get your special dog trained and certified with Bright Spot Therapy Dogs.
Our classes are small, interactive and FUN! During the two 2-hour sessions you and your dog will be taught the skills and techniques needed to make meaningful visits to healthcare and educational facilities.
Reading Buddy King stands suited up with reading bag packed… out the door to the Kelly School.
Wonder what it’s like to visit with your dog as a certified Bright Spot Therapy Dog team?
Check out our Facebook page to see lots of photos of our volunteers in action and read about the wonderful things our therapy dog teams are doing. Want more details about what’s involved? Head to our website and learn all about it.
Participants role-play as patients using equipment found in healthcare environments. Here the patient uses a 4-pronged cane.
Now’s the time to become a certified therapy dog team.
Dogs need a job to do. If you have a well-trained, friendly, outgoing dog who loves people, therapy dog work is a great job for him or her! Just think, you could be out visiting with your dog during July and August.
Don’t live in the Northampton area? No problem.
People travel from all parts of New England to train with Bright Spot Therapy Dogs. Our training center, Animal Alliances, is conveniently located right off Interstate 91. We hope to see you at our May/June Class!