Denver Pet Partners does not train animals. We educate the human end of the leash (the Handler) as an animal-assisted intervention (AAI) volunteer for facilities and events in the Denver area.
To sign up for any of the following courses or an evaluation:
- Login on the Pet Partners® website.
- Click Courses and Events. This takes you to the Training Center.
- Click Sign Up in the menu bar near the top of the page. This takes you to the Course Catalog.
- Choose your course on the left and complete the registration process.
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact Denver Pet Partners at registrations@denverpetpartners.org.
Pet Partners® Volunteering with Your Pet Course
This is a free informational session that will introduce you to the Pet Partners therapy animal program. You’ll learn about the work therapy animals and handlers do, the requirements to be a registered handler/animal team, and the process of becoming registered. This class is designed for those who are interested in becoming therapy animal handlers.
This course is being offered on the following dates in 2021 (via Zoom):
- Saturday, October 2 (10am – 12pm)
Pet Partners® Therapy Animal Handler Course
This required course can be taken either in person or online and provides information and training that will prepare you to volunteer effectively with your animal as a Pet Partners therapy animal team in a variety of environments. The in-person course is a great opportunity to ask questions of an experienced Pet Partners volunteer and make connections in your local community. You must complete and pass either the online or in-person handler course before attending your team evaluation. There is a fee for this course.
NOTE: Due to COVID, Denver Pet Partners is not currently offering the in-person Handler Training Workshop.
Pet Partners® Handling Skills for Safe Visits Course
The is a free course for prospective handlers who are looking for additional preparation before their evaluation. This course focuses on core handling skills and includes information on what to expect at a team evaluation.
This course is being offered on the following dates in 2021 (via Zoom):
- Saturday, September 18 (10am – 12pm) (THIS HAS BEEN CANCELLED)
Pet Partners® Being the Best for Your Pet – Handling Skills for All Pet Owners Course
Today’s workshop is designed for all pet owners regardless of whether you are interested in becoming a therapy team or not. Everything discussed in this session will help you to be a better pet parent. For those of you considering becoming a therapy animal team, the practical skills discussed will help you develop a strong foundation for registering as a team.
By the end of this session, you will:
– Be able to define the human-animal bond
– Leave with concrete strategies for building trust and improving communication with your pet.
– Be able to give examples of ways you can be your animal’s best advocate.
This course is being offered on the following dates in 2021 (via Zoom):
- Dates TBA.
Pet Partners® Team Evaluations
Pet Partners Team Evaluations will be held on the following dates:
- Saturday, Oct 16, 2021 at Rocky Vista University (8401 S. Chambers Rd., Parker, CO 80134) (Note: These evaluations are full.)
- Saturday, Nov 6, 2021 at Rocky Vista University (8401 S. Chambers Rd., Parker, CO 80134)
Click Here to Register for an Evaluation.