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Upcoming Events
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July
8 - Brandywine Valley SPCA Camp
Georgetown, DE
9 - DeStress Event - Wilmington Hospital
Wilmington, DE
9 - American Karate Studios Summer Camp
Newark, DE
10 - Boy Scout Summer Camp Presentation
Newark, DE
11 - Garnet Valley School District Special Needs Classes
Glen Mills, PA
11 - Frazzberry Fundraiser
Wilmington, DE
12 - Lums Pond Summer Camp
Bear, DE
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- Goju Training Center Summer Camp Reading Visit
Wilmington, DE
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- Garnet Valley High School Special Needs Classes
Glen Mills, PA
18 - Journey of Hope Project DBHiDS Homeless Services Visit
Philadelphia, PA
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- I Scream for Non-Profits
Newark, DE
19 - Brandywine Counseling Early Intervention Program
Seaford, DE
19 - Brandywine Counseling Early Intervention Program
Wilmington, DE
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- DE Children's Museum Dog Days of Summer
Wilmington, DE
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- United Cerebal Palsy Camp Lenape
Felton, DE
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- Union Hospital Camp Scrubs
Elkton, MD
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- DeStress Event - Chatham Financial
Kennett Square, PA
27 - Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington, DE
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- Hockessin Bookshelf's Event at Woodside Farms
Newark, DE
30
- Marple Sports Arena Summer Camp
Broomall, PA
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- DeStress Event - Rutgers School of Nursing
Blackwood, NJ
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So you've got a great pet - sweet and friendly and LOVES people, and you think sharing all that love would be a good way to give back to people in the community.
But can your pet pass the test?
Do you have time?
Will your pet be a good visitor?
You've got lots of questions and PAWS has one great answer:
Yes, you can!
Join us for a
FREE workshop on pet therapy, the many benefits, and how you can get involved.
July 17, 10:30 AM
Cadia Silverside, Wilmington, DE
July 24, 10:30 AM
Elkton Library, Elkton, MD
August 14, 10:30 AM
Cadia Silverside, Wilmington, DE
September 18, 10:30 AM
Cokesbury Village, Hockessin, DE
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Interested in joining PAWS? Here are the upcoming Orientation (O) and Training (T) sessions:
July
Newark, DE
Wednesday, 6:00 PM
O & T: July 10 & 24
Dover, DE
Saturday, 1:30 PM
O & T: July 13 & 27
Middletown, DE
Monday, 4:00 PM
O & T: July 15 & 29
Hockessin/Wilmington, DE
Saturday, 8:30 AM
O & T: July 20 & 27
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PAWS for People is happy to offer obedience, therapy dog, and target training through our partnerships with experienced dog trainers. Whether you are just getting started or you need to work on specific behaviors, we have the perfect class for you!
MONDAYS
July 15
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Clicker Training for Better Visits
October 21
(1 session)
6:30 PM: Clicker Training for Better Visits
TUESDAYS (5-week classes)
- 6:30 PM:
PAWS Puppy
- 7:30 PM: PAWS Obedience 2
THURSDAYS
(5-week classes)
- 6:30 PM:
Attention & Focus
- 7:30 PM: Therapy Dog Prep
FRIDAYS
(5-week classes)
August 9
- 9:30 AM:
Attention & Focus
- 10:45 AM Therapy Dog Prep
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
August 4
(1 session)
- 11:00 AM:
Tricks of the Trade
- 12:00 PM:
Basic to Advanced
Private Training
One on one sessions to help develop and hone in on specific skills you want to work on without added distractions of a classroom environment.
By appointment: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30-6:30 PM
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Attention Members
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If it is getting close to your STEX
due date, you can schedule a session at the
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
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eekdays, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Or, we are offering Saturday Sessions:
July 27, 10-12
For teams who live a distance from the Newark office, let us know your needs and we will do our best to offer options.
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PAWS University is open to members of PAWS for People. It offers courses to not only help strengthen your visiting skills but also to strengthen your bond with your therapy companion. Some courses are mandatory for participation in specific PAWS programs; other courses are designed as informational and fun.
Creative Connections
Wednesday, July 10, 12:30 PM
Seaford, DE
PAWS for Reading
Thursday, July 11, 1:30 PM
Seaford, DE
August
Creative Connections
Thursday, August 1, 11:00 AM
Autism Initiative
Thursday, August 5, 10:30 PM
Dover, DE
PAWS for Reading
Wednesday, August 7, 11:00 AM
PAWS Office, Newark, DE
Dog Body Language
Wednesday, August 7, 12:30 PM
Seaford, DE
DeStress
Wednesday, August 7, 2:00 PM
Seaford, DE
Register on-line and we will send you the link to the Open Learning course.
PS PAWS
First Visit Assistant
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No fee
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Donate While You Shop
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The AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases when selected by customers. Choose
PAWS for People when you log in:
smile.amazon.com
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T
hank You to Our Sponsors
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Feedback Welcome!
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Please e-mail Wendy
suggestions & stories
registration@PAWSforPeople.org
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| Rosie Was... Rosie! |
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We love it at the office when PAWS members email us to share how their visits are going. Here is a recent note from a team who went on their first visit to a gentleman through the PAWS by Special Request program.
"Just updating you on today's visit. I had a wonderful time visiting with our new friend and I believe he felt the same. What an interesting story he has to tell - a life richly lived. I so enjoyed listening to him tell me about his wife and children and how much he loves them. He was a marine, too, and did some very exciting things during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Just fascinating.
"Rosie was....Rosie. LOL! She laid at his feet the whole time. I told him that she doesn't do much and he seemed content with just having her around. He had Great Danes and Dobermans and some lovely beagles,. He showed me the most precious photo of his daughter, Kim, with their beagle, when she was a baby! I swear it looked like Rosie.
"So it was a delightful visit. He told me, that as he understood it, he would be seeing other PAWS teams over the summer and that he very much enjoyed our visit. I told him we had plans to return to visit him if he would have us, and he agreed!
"Thanks for arranging this. It was balm for both of us!"
- Lois and Rosie, PAWS Pet Therapy Team
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Frazzberry Frozen Yogurt - Pike Creek
Come enjoy delicious frozen yogurt while supporting PAWS for People!
Pets welcome in the outdoor seating area.
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Please share with friends and print this flyer to take with you.
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August 10, 2019
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Rose Tree Park, Media, PA
For more information, to donate, or to be a vendor, contact Kathryn Meloni
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| PAWS for Reading Summer Library Schedule |
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PAWS teams trained in this literacy support program work with children who are struggling or reluctant readers. We also work with English Language Learners of all ages as well as teens and adults who would benefit from the encouraging support of a therapy pet to improve their reading skills.
We also have a photo gallery of all of our PAWS for Reading Therapy Companions.
Take a look!
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| New PAWSWear Blanket & 2019 Calendar SALE! |
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Looking for a fashionable, easy blanket for your PAWS for Reading Visits or Community Events? Maybe your pet sheds a bit and you would like to put down something on laps and beds before your pet snuggles in. Check out this durable and handy Roll-Up Blanket in PAWS blue and green plaid. This gem features a water-resistant backing and polyester fleece face. It folds up into itself, secures with a hook-and-loop closure, and has an attached handle for easy carrying.
Add your name and your therapy companion's name to the navy front flap!
Need a daily dose of cuteness and easy access to the month, day of the week, and date all at one time? Then this is the product for you!
There is still time to support the 2019 PAWS for People Calendar Fundraiser!
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| New Dog Training Class for Members |
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Has a child, elder, or patient ever asked if your dog can do a trick? Have you had trouble positioning your therapy companion just the right way? Would you like a good way to engage your dog with people who need a visit?
This one-session course led by Edyth Kurzweil uses Clicker/Marker training to teach three specific tricks that can be used to enhance therapy sessions.
This type of class would be appropriate for you:
- If you want a single session class
- If you want to learn how to use a clicker/marker training and practice good dog training techniques
- You want to learn these three tricks: Paw (Shake), Touch, Look
- Or you want to go beyond
- Paw to High Five to Wave Hi
- Touch to Chin to Head on Lap
- Look to Say Hi
This is Clicker/Marker 101- not for advanced clickers users.
PAWS will provide a clicker, you provide the treats!
Monday,
July 15
(1 session),
6:30 PM
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| Hear the Call of My People |
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| Tucker Goes to a Pool Party |
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Shining Stars
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Maria joined PAWS with her adorable cockapoo, Jake, in 2013. The pair has faithfully visited with the families and patients in hospice care throughout their time with PAWS. In fact, the two are so dedicated to their visits that during their entire 6 year journey, they have visited in all but 3 months! Jake is the perfect size for snuggling with those who are in need of his special kind of puppy love. They have also gone on several PAWS by Special Request visits, bringing just what was needed to each situation. Thank you, Jake, for sharing your sweet nature with everyone you meet. Thank you, Maria, for knowing that you and your pup would be the perfect team to bring joy to folks in hospice care.
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