If you are looking for something for you and your dog to do together, this may just what you are looking for. Visiting people and children that are in hospitals, crisis shelters, schools, etc, with your dog is very rewarding and fun. We can also certify birds, cats, guinea pigs, minature horses, and llamas.
How to Prepare for a Delta Evaluation
- Read and understand the Delta Society Home Study Course Guide (do not just buy the book to get the forms from the back or have some one else make a copy that has the book). The book has valuable information and insight on what it is that makes a human and a pet a good Pet Partner Team.
- Talk to people who have gone through the evaluation
- Go with Pet Partner Teams that are currently visiting
Bring To Your Evaluation
Although all of these tips are in the book, these are just some of the things your Certified Delta Society Evaluator will be looking for during your evaluation.
- Current Rabies Certificate or Veterinarian equivalent or titer levels. If you do not bring this you will not be evaluated
- Completed Delta Society paperwork, especially section 5, which can be found in the back of the book
Items you may need as if you were going on a visit
- Brush or comb
- Treats
- Portable water bowl and water
- Clean up wipes for human and dog
- Poop bags
- Towels if pet is carried or put on laps
Your Pet
- Pet should be bathed and groomed within 48 hours
- Brush and comb pet prior to visit
You
- Dress appropriately... business or smart casual
- Be clean and well groomed
The Evaluator is looking for
- A solid nurturing bond between human and pet as a TEAM
- Support and interaction with the pet during the evaluation (a simulated visit)
- A pet that enjoys himself and is comfortable in an unfamiliar environment
- A human that enjoys himself and is comfortable in a unfamiliar environment
- A true team effort. You are your pet's advocate, so it is your job to know that your pet is doing a good job, but you are there for your pet if it is stressed or overly stimulated
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