Angel On A Leash

Classes in New York City

ASPCA
Since 2000, the ASPCA has been an East Coast Affiliate of Pet Partners®. Within the NYC area, the ASPCA helps to carry out Pet Partners' mission by providing a full-service program to the public in which individuals can take classes and register their dogs and cats as therapy animals to visit hospitals, nursing homes, classrooms, libraries and other facilities.
Contact Pamela Barlow for class info and reservations: 347-878-7292 or 212-876-7700 ext 4126

BIDEAWEE
Become a Bideawee Pet Therapy Volunteer and share the love of your pet with others. A fun six week class helps prepare you and your dog for the Pet Partners® Evaluation.
To register, please contact 866-262-8133 ext 7285 or manhattanLearning@bideawee.org

MICHELE SIEGEL
Michele's fun and informative classes teach you and your dog the skills and techniques needed to become a successful Pet Partners® team. Learn to share the bond between you and your dog with others in healthcare facilities, libraries, schools and more.
7 Week Saturday Ongoing Class Series
Please contact Nancy for information and class reservations: 212-535-2211 or NGM-ART@nyc.rr.com

Angel On A Leash (www.angelonaleash.org) organizes therapy dog programs in several partner facilities around the country, including the New York City area. Angel On A Leash can help you find a therapy dog training class that can prepare you to volunteer in one of those facilities, or to volunteer at other facilities, too.

There are a number of therapy dog training programs in this country, but Angel On A Leash recommends Pet Partners® (formerly Delta Society). Prospective therapy dog teams are required to pass the Pet Partners Skills and Aptitude Test, available in many locations. For more information, see www.petpartners.org.

Pet Partners offers a 1-day workshop to help a handler and their dog prepare for the test (this workshop will soon be available as an online course). In addition, there are independent trainers that offer training classes to prepare you and your dog for the test (see listing below).

Greer Griffith is Director of Programs for Angel On A Leash, coordinating our volunteer programs and facilities partnerships. Contact her for information regarding the training sessions and volunteer programs at Angel On A Leash partner facilities.

Greer Griffith
greer@angelonaleash.org
Office: 646-259-3811 ext 3
Cell: 718-536-0053