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Order Your 2016 PAWS Calendars
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Upcoming Events
January
28 - Stubbs Elementary School
Wilmington, DE
30 - Heart in the Game
PS Middle School
Wilmington, DE
February
20 - PAWS Conference & Annual Meeting
Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children
Wilmington, DE
23 - Warner Elementary School
Wilmington, DE
25 - Brader Literacy Night
Brader Elementary School
Newark, DE
Click here to see all upcoming events and to sign up!
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There is still time to register!
Wednesday, 1/20
6:30 PM
PAWS' therapy teams visit in several outpatient areas of the hospital and has developed programs in specific units including the Outpatient Lab and PT/OT. Training highlights include:
- Overview of logistics, required visitation techniques, etc.
- Understand types of patients & disabilities you may encounter
- Learn strategies and options to incorporate into your visits
- Understand potential challenges
Newly Added Session:
Thinking Outside the Box
Monday, 1/25
12:30 PM
Many PAWS teams visit with elders, several of whom are in various stages of dementia. Our Thinking Outside the Box program trains therapy teams to better understand dementia and Alzheimer's, recognize displaying behaviors, while also guiding teams on how to provide the best visit possible to someone following this path. In better understanding why folks are behaving in a particular manner, teams can provide a more personalized visit that supports the elder. Teams are also able to assist site staff in accomplishing some of the tasks/goals that may become difficult with a person suffering with dementia.
Save the Date
Feb. 10 & 24 - PS PAWS I & II
March 9 & 23 - Thinking Outside the Box I & II (Dementia Program)
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PAWS Scarf
Aileen Murray's therapy companion, Meisha, loves her Blue PAWS Scarf! Get yours while supplies last.
Click here to check our the scarves and to see our full PAWSWear line!
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PAWS needs some things!
out our Wish List.
Dog Collars
 Do you have any g
ently used or new flat dog collars that you no longer need?
We occasionally have potential teams arrive at training without the type of collar required for the STEX test. All sizes (teacup poodle to mastiff) are needed.
Items for our Autism Packs
- Small tennis or dog friendly balls
- Child-sized brushes
- Mini bottles of hand sanitizer
Tablets of graph paper
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New(ish) PAWS Staff
Hired part-time in January 2016 as Office Support for PAWS, Rysa is no stranger to the PAWS office. She was an intern from the U of D this past fall. Currently in her last semester at University of Delaware, she will graduate with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.
Outside of PAWS, Rysa enjoys spending time with her family and friends, swimming, and volunteering in the community.
Welcome back, Rysa!
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Please contact Wendy with questions, feedback, suggestions, stories, and pictures!
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Amazing Tails:
Making Connections with PAWS
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| Zoom Room Training, November 2015 |
PAWS for People and the Zoom Room are building a great relationship.
Zoom Room, owned by PAWS member Marti McKinley and her daughter, is located in Philadelphia and is a training center for dogs. One of their dog training classes focuses on
getting dogs ready for therapy work. Once ready, the teams need Pet-Assisted Therapy training and that's where PAWS comes in!
PAWS ran our first Zoom Room group training in November and now have 5 new PAWS members, ready to visit in our newest site additions in Philadelphia, PA.
Thanks to Marti for the great idea for this partnership! PAWS and Zoom Room, a winning combination.
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Send Your Love to Your Love
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Making a donation to PAWS in honor of your "Special Someone" is a perfect way to share your love with a special pet or person!
If you'd like, PAWS will send your sweetie a "love note" ~ sharing your very special Valentine's Day honor!
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| Conference Registration is Open |
 Saturday, February 20th
Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Keynote Speaker: James A. Serpell, PhD
-Marie A. Moore, Professor of Animal Ethics and Welfare
-Director, Center for the Interaction of Animals & Society, Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Choose from 16 Informative & Interactive Workshops encompassing a wide range of topics including the following:
* The Animal-Human Bond
* Pet Health & Wellness
* Pet Therapy
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If you think you and your dog need to do a little work in order to become a pet therapy team or if you are already a team and want to take your skills to the next level, check our our NEW Dog Training courses.
Susan Greenholt, PAWS' new LEAD Dog Trainer, and Lynne Robinson, PAWS' Executive Director, will work with you and your dog to help you to work better as a team using positive reinforcement techniques.
Registration is open for the following courses:
Therapy Dog Prep
Advanced Skills Training for the Therapy Dog
Tricks of the Trade
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| Shining Stars: Susan & Lily Potts |
Susan Potts joined PAWS in March of 2015 with her lab/golden retriever mix, Lily. The team visit many different sites in Sussex County including Seaford House, Manor House, Seaford Library, and the Beebe Medical Center. In addition to visiting, Susan is also a certified PAWS Trainer and First Visit Assistant. This past Saturday, Susan was part of the Training Team that presented the Advanced Training session in Dover, DE.
Thank you, Susan and Lily, for helping PAWS expand in southern Delaware and sharing your love with all you visit!
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PAWS Partners
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