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Julie goes to work
Julie is going on her first visit with some teens tomorrow and we are so excited. Teddy asked if he could come along so we will have two...
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Jul 2, 20211 min read
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Pet Partners Handler Workshop
Saturday we are hosting our first live in-person Pet Partners Handler Workshop since January 2020. It is exciting to be able to offer...
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Jun 5, 20211 min read
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Everyone passed today!
We had the great pleasure of conducting three Pet Partners renewal evaluations today and they all tested at the highest level. Kristy and...
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May 16, 20211 min read
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The importance of shadowing
One of the greatest benefits of joining Pet Partners of Las Vegas is we provide opportunities for you to shadow experienced teams before...
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May 12, 20211 min read
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"Not Ready" is not the end of the world
Scoring a Not Ready on your Pet Partners evaluation isn’t the end of the world. Or the end of your therapy team career. I was reminded...
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May 6, 20211 min read
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The next Pet Partners Handler Workshop
We had a great orientation today and the June Pet Partners Handler Workshop is now full. We can’t have many people in the room but will...
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May 5, 20211 min read
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2021 National Therapy Animal Day
We celebrated National Therapy Animal Day with our friends and colleagues at Southern Hills Hospital. We were especially excited because...
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Apr 30, 20211 min read
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Chip aced it
Linsey and Chip had their first evaluation and did an excellent job for a first evaluation. Chip is a young Dalmatian and enthusiastic...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read
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Phoenix is a star
Nichole and Phoenix were one of our first Complex teams and they continue to be an excellent team. Nothing fazes this team and Phoenix is...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read
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Louie Louie Louie
Karen and Louie did an excellent job with their renewal evaluation. They are a lovely team and he follows her every move. He only wants...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read
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Dante is a pioneer
Then we had the privilege of doing something never done before with Pet Partners. Dante is blind and has been a therapy dog for two...
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Apr 24, 20211 min read
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Why would a therapy dog wear pajamas?
So we could take them off of course! Pet Partners does not approve of dogs wearing clothes or costumes when working as therapy dogs, but...
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Apr 18, 20212 min read
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More about Zeke
Zeke went shopping today for his harness and is learning how to walk on a leash. Yes therapy cats have to pretty much do what the dogs...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Routine
Routine is very important to dogs. We always try to factor in some consistent routine for our therapy dogs when working. For instance,...
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Apr 15, 20211 min read
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Teddy gets a new badge
For many of the facilities we visit we have to have facility badges in addition to our Pet Partners badge. And most want a badge created...
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Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Meet Zeke
You all know our beloved Tommy. He continues to be one of our most requested therapy cats and does quite a bit of press for national Pet...
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Apr 14, 20211 min read
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Mildred is a future Love Dog
Mildred loved staying on her “Place” so much it was difficult to get her to get off the blanket to play! One lesson teaching her where...
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Apr 10, 20211 min read
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Learning
Esme and Mildred are completing their Good Manners class and in the next Therapy Dog Prep Clinic. They are on their way to becoming Pet...
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Apr 10, 20211 min read
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THE NEXT THERAPY ANIMAL ORIENTATION
More and more of our partner facilities are welcoming the therapy animals back and we have missed volunteering so much this past year....
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Apr 9, 20211 min read
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It all begins with the relationship
The number one issue people complain about is that “My dog just doesn’t listen to me.” The key to having your dog pay attention to you is...
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Apr 2, 20211 min read
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