{"id":21638,"date":"2023-03-07T09:01:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T14:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/?page_id=21638"},"modified":"2025-04-09T08:02:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T13:02:57","slug":"therapy-dog-team-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/courses\/therapy-dog-team-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Therapy Dog Team Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e21638-e1 mgp2-0 mgp2-1 mgp2-2 mgp2-3\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" style=\" background-image: url(https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Therapy-Dog-Course-KPA-hero-Aussie-child-reading.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: top; background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e2 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-t mgp2-u mgp2-v mgp2-17 mgp2-18\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e3 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e4 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-4 mgp2-5\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e5 mgp2-o mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-t mgp2-u mgp2-v mgp2-w mgp2-x mgp2-17 mgp2-19\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e6 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t mgp2-1u mgp2-1v\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e7 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-26 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">BECOME SOMEONE'S DREAM TEAM<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e8 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3c mgp2-3d mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3g mgp2-3h\">TRAIN YOUR DOG TO BE A THERAPY DOG<\/div><hr class=\"x-line e21638-e9 mgp2-49 mgp2-4a mgp2-4b\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e10 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3c mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3g mgp2-3i mgp2-3j\">(VIRTUAL LEARNING, REAL-WORLD IMPACT)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cs-content x-global-block x-global-block-23838 e21638-e11\"><div class=\"x-section x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e23838-e2 mie6-0\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" style=\" background-image: url(https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/KPA-Banner-icy-grey-dark.png); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e23838-e3 mie6-1 mie6-2 mie6-4\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e23838-e4 mie6-6\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e23838-e5 mie6-7 mie6-8 mie6-9\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>Save 20% During\u00a0Train Your Dog Month!<\/p><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e23838-e6 mie6-7 mie6-9 mie6-a mie6-b\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><del>$475<\/del> $380 (save $95!) with Coupon Code: TYD2026<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e23838-e7 mie6-7 mie6-a mie6-c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Sale ends Saturday, January 31, at 11:59 pm (ET)!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e23838-e8 mie6-7 mie6-a mie6-c\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Hurry, sale ends TONIGHT, January 31, at 11:59 pm (ET)!<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e23838-e9 mie6-1 mie6-3 mie6-5\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e23838-e10 mie6-6\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e23838-e11 mie6-d mie6-e\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">BUY IT<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-col e23838-e12 mie6-6\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e23838-e13 mie6-d mie6-f\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/?KeyName=TherapyDog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">TRY IT<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e12 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-4 mgp2-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e13 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-t mgp2-u mgp2-17 mgp2-1a\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e14 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t mgp2-1w\"><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-embed e21638-e15 mgp2-4h mgp2-4i\" id=\"video\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-embed\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/f6y3xat82a?videoFoam=true\" title=\"Therapy Dog Team Tranining Video\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" msallowfullscreen width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e16 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-7 mgp2-8\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e17 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-t mgp2-u mgp2-v mgp2-17 mgp2-1b\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e18 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e19 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2c mgp2-2d mgp2-2e mgp2-2f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">MAKE A <strong>DIFFERENCE&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e21638-e20 mgp2-49 mgp2-4c\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e21 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3g mgp2-3k mgp2-3l mgp2-3m mgp2-3n mgp2-3o mgp2-3p mgp2-3q mgp2-3r\"><p>Team up with your dog to support others.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e22 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3l mgp2-3m mgp2-3n mgp2-3s mgp2-3t mgp2-3u mgp2-3v\"><p>Teach your dog the skills of therapy dog work and discover just how big a difference you and your dog can make <em>together<\/em>.<br \/>Learn at your pace, on your schedule, right from your home.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e21638-e23 mgp2-4j mgp2-4k mgp2-4l mgp2-4m mgp2-4n\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Start Today for $475<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e21638-e24 mgp2-4l mgp2-4m mgp2-4n mgp2-4o mgp2-4p mgp2-4q mgp2-4r\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Start Today for $475<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e25 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-3 mgp2-9 mgp2-a mgp2-b mgp2-c\" id=\"learn\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-curve-out\" style=\"top: 0px; height: 60px; color: #fff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"curve-top-out\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 50\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,50C0,50,22.4,0,50,0s50,50,50,50\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e26 mgp2-o mgp2-q mgp2-s mgp2-u mgp2-v mgp2-y mgp2-z mgp2-17 mgp2-1c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e27 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e28 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/karen-pryor-clicker-training-dog-trainer-classes-learning-goals-simpler.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"Positive reinforcement dog training with course goals\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>13+<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">ESSENTIAL THERAPY DOG SKILLS &amp; BEHAVIORS TAUGHT<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e29 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e30 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/68-icon.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"SKILL-TEACHING VIDEOS AND TRAINING PLANS\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>68<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">SKILL-TEACHING VIDEOS (48) AND&nbsp; TRAINING PLANS (20)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e31 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e32 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Icons-KPA-Training-click-to-calm-2.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Click to Calm Real Time Coaching Sessions\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>3<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">REAL-TIME, REMOTE COACHING SESSIONS&nbsp;<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e33 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e34 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Icons-KPA-Training-click-to-calm-1.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Icons-KPA-Training-click-to-calm-1\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>12+<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">HOURS OF COACHING AND FEEDBACK ON YOUR TRAINING VIDEOS<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e35 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e36 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/41-icon.png\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"POINT KPA SkillCheckTM ASSESSMENT for THERAPY DOG TEAMS\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>41<\/p><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">POINT KPA SkillCheck<sup>TM<\/sup> ASSESSMENT for THERAPY DOG TEAMS<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e21638-e37 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-n x-effect-exit\" data-x-effect=\"{&quot;scroll&quot;:true,&quot;offsetTop&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;offsetBottom&quot;:&quot;10%&quot;,&quot;behaviorScroll&quot;:&quot;fire-once&quot;}\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e38 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2h mgp2-2i mgp2-2j mgp2-2k mgp2-2l\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"x-image x-graphic-child x-graphic-image x-graphic-primary\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/karen-pryor-clicker-training-community-engagement.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" alt=\"karen-pryor-clicker-training-community-engagement\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><i  class=\"x-icon fa-regular x-icon-infinity\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf534;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">ONLINE GRADUATE GROUP ACCESS<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e39 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-3 mgp2-d\" id=\"curriculum\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" style=\" background-image: url(https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Therapy-Dog-Course-KPA-Second-Banner-Child-and-Dalmatian-16x9-1.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: left top; background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-div x-hide-lg x-hide-xl e21638-e40 mgp2-4x mgp2-4y\"><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e41 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-10 mgp2-11 mgp2-1d mgp2-1e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e42 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1x mgp2-1y\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e43 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-2c mgp2-2f mgp2-2m mgp2-2n mgp2-2o mgp2-2p\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Comprehensive, Step by Step Curriculum<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e21638-e44 mgp2-49 mgp2-4b mgp2-4d mgp2-4e\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e45 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3h mgp2-3k mgp2-3m mgp2-3w mgp2-3x mgp2-3y mgp2-3z\">Build Skills and Confidence (Both of You)<\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e46 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3c mgp2-3j mgp2-3q mgp2-3x mgp2-3z mgp2-40 mgp2-41\">Get fully prepared for certification<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e47 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-3 mgp2-9 mgp2-a mgp2-b mgp2-c\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-curve-out\" style=\"top: 0px; 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All good to go!<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e55 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><div class=\"x-acc e21638-e56 mgp2-50\" id=\"x-acc-e21638-e56\"><div class=\"e21638-e57 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e57\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e57\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e57\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What Will You Learn?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e57\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e57\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e57\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e58 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You and your dog will learn the essential skills needed for therapy dog work so that you both will be well prepared to work as a successful therapy dog team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is designed to teach you effective positive reinforcement training skills and to teach your dog the 13 core skills and behaviors that therapy dog teams must be able to perform. You'll learn to read your dog's body language as well as how to keep therapy work sustainable and joyful for your team and therapeutic for those you are trying to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through instruction, training exercises, videos, and remote coaching, you will teach your dog to be comfortable and confident performing the required skills and behaviors under conditions that simulate therapy dog work: among other dogs, in busy and noisy environments, with strangers, face-to-face with appealing distractions, and more. The course is set up so that you and your dog learn to navigate with confidence places like hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, school classrooms, and other environments where therapy work often takes place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The curriculum culminates in the KPA SkillCheck<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TM<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Assessment for Therapy Dog Team Training. This is a practical training assessment designed to simulate the therapy dog certification tests used by many therapy dog organizations and the institutions they serve. The KPA SkillCheck Assessment helps you feel fully prepared for that certification step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course includes a thorough orientation to the therapy dog field, including the differences between therapy dog team work and other service animal work, options for being involved with therapy dog work, and the resources you need to take steps to become an active therapy dog team.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, this course prepares you and your dog for therapy dog teamwork\u2014whether you want to work with a therapy dog organization, work with someone close to you, or meet your own needs. Did we mention that you will have fun together?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See all 31 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/KPA-Learning-Goals-Therapy-Dog-Team-Traning-05022023.pdf\"><b>Learning Goals<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this course<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become someone's dream team<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Non-profit therapy dog organizations provide access to group insurance coverage for therapy dog teams. The organizations will require that you pass their certification test to obtain that insurance and become part of their network. This course prepares you for those tests and provides a simulation of the evaluation processes commonly used by the organizations.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e59 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e59\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e59\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e59\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Key Benefits<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e59\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e59\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e59\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e60 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course provides in-depth preparation for work as a therapy dog team. You will teach your dog the skills and behaviors required of therapy dogs and learn the handler skills that will make you a great therapy dog team. The course also covers the various types of therapy work and their benefits, helps you assess the types of work that may be a good fit for your dog, and teaches you how to sustain your team\u2019s enthusiasm and joy in therapy work over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course emphasizes the often neglected <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aspect of therapy work. You and your dog will both learn the therapy dog team skills, behaviors, and knowledge\u2014whether you want to become affiliated with an organization, support someone you love, or meet your own needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is designed for students with all levels of handler experience, even those with minimal prior dog training experience. The extensive curriculum includes 3 units of material and exercises, 48 teaching videos that demonstrate the final skills and skill progression, and 20 integrated training plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Therapy Dog Team Training course is offered via an on-demand format so that you can start when you are ready and learn at your own pace. With steady training, you can expect to complete this course within 16 weeks; however, you have access to the course for a full year so that you and your dog can take a break, go on vacation, or handle other things that come up in life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course authors, experienced therapy dog team instructors, provide extensive support along your learning journey, including hours of written feedback on the training videos you submit and 1:1 real-time coaching sessions over Zoom. The course instructors assess your skills and readiness to enter therapy dog work either on your own or through a therapy dog organization. The KPA SkillCheck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TM<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessment for Therapy Dog Team Training simulates the certification testing that most therapy dog organizations require for affiliation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get started now<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e61 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e61\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e61\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e61\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>How You Will Learn<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e61\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e61\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e61\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e62 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through an online curriculum, training exercises, class videos, and remote video coaching over Zoom (or similar), you and your dog will learn the essential skills for therapy dog team work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course includes 48 training videos and 20 training plans to help you and your dog learn the 13 skills and behaviors required of therapy dog teams. You will submit videos of your team\u2019s training progress for your instructor\u2019s written feedback. You can also schedule three 30-minute Zoom calls for real-time video-based coaching sessions with your instructor. The instructor will use the KPA SkillCheck<span>\u2122<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for Therapy Dog Teams to assess, and provide feedback on, your dog\u2019s demonstrated skills on more than 40 criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, you can expect to put in approximately 30 hours of training time with your dog and approximately nine hours reading and reviewing course material; you will need to build in additional time to create edited videos for your instructor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With steady training, the course can take approximately 16 weeks to complete. As dog-and-handler team experience can vary significantly, you will have access to the course for a full year so that you can learn at your own pace and on a schedule that works for you and your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll today<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e63 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e63\" class=\"x-acc-header x-active\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e63\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e63\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Learn To...<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e63\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e63\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e63\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e64 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><ol>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach your dog the 13 skills covered by most therapy dog evaluations and execute them confidently as a team.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assess your dog\u2019s readiness to take both the KPA SkillCheck assessment and a therapy dog certification evaluation.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construct a training environment that sets up you and your dog for success.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Describe the expectations of therapy dog teams and the temperament traits that indicate that a dog may enjoy, and be successful at, therapy work.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose the therapy dog working environments and populations that will best suit your dog.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Train reliable behaviors without corrections or physical control.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use both food and conditioned non-food reinforcers so that you are prepared for therapy visits where food rewards may not be an option.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teach your dog to remain comfortable and relaxed encountering novel and strange objects; around loud, strange, or sudden noises; around strangers and crowds; and during petting and handling from strangers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And so much more...<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See all <span style=\"color: #4f2984;\"><a style=\"color: #4f2984;\" href=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/KPA-Learning-Goals-Therapy-Dog-Team-Traning-05022023.pdf\"><strong>31 Learning Goals<\/strong><\/a><\/span> or <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\">get started now<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e65 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e65\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e65\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e65\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e56\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is This Course Right For Me?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e65\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e65\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e65\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e66 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course focuses on creating strong therapy dog teams by equipping both dogs and their handlers with the skills, behaviors, tools, and knowledge necessary for therapy dog work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course is for anyone who wants to train for therapy dog team work and it accommodates all pet guardian skill levels and all dog skill levels. No training experience is required for you or your dog. If you and\/or your dog already have some of the skills taught in this course skills, you will move through the material at a faster pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This course is also right for you if:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal is to become affiliated with a therapy dog organization and participate in organized public-facing therapy dog work. Non-profit therapy dog organizations will require that you pass their certification test to obtain insurance and become part of their network. This course thoroughly prepares you for those tests and provides a simulation of the evaluation processes commonly used by the organizations.<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your goal is to develop the skills and demeanor to provide calming, therapy-type benefits to you or someone close to you. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin making a difference<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e67 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-3 mgp2-9 mgp2-a mgp2-e\" id=\"teachers\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e68 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-10 mgp2-11 mgp2-1d mgp2-1g\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e69 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e70 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2c mgp2-2d mgp2-2e mgp2-2f\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">MEET YOUR TEACHERS<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e21638-e71 mgp2-49 mgp2-4b mgp2-4d mgp2-4f\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e72 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2d mgp2-2j mgp2-2w\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Your Passion, Our Expertise.\n<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e73 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3c mgp2-3g mgp2-3j mgp2-3q mgp2-3x mgp2-40 mgp2-43\">EXCEPTIONAL TRAINERS & EDUCATORS COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><span class=\"x-separator-bottom-curve-in\" style=\"bottom: 0px; height: 50px; color: rgb(79, 42, 132);\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"curve-bottom-in\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 50\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,50V0h50C22.4,0,0,50,0,50z\"\/><path d=\"M50,0h50v50C100,50,77.6,0,50,0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e74 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-6 mgp2-f\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e75 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-z mgp2-12 mgp2-1h\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e76 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t\"><span class=\"x-image e21638-e77 mgp2-51 mgp2-52 mgp2-53\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Karen-Pryor-Academy-Faculty-Member-Breanna-Norris.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Karen-Pryor-Academy-Faculty-Member-Breanna-Norris\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e78 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2k mgp2-2l mgp2-2o mgp2-2s mgp2-2x mgp2-2y mgp2-2z mgp2-30\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Breanna Norris, KPA CTP<\/h3>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">Owner\/trainer, Canine Insights, LLC<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e79 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3l mgp2-3m mgp2-3t mgp2-3y mgp2-42 mgp2-44\"><p>Hiking &bull; Cross-Country Skiing &bull; Gardening&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e80 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3t mgp2-3u mgp2-42\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Breanna has worked with a service dog and therapy dog teams in both group and private settings and has taught in-person group therapy dog prep classes since 2016 for her own business\u00a0 Canine Insights, LLC, located in Maine and for others as well.\u00a0 Teams that Breanna has worked with have gone on to successfully work in hospitals, nursing homes, libraries, schools and universities.\u00a0 Her focus is on teaching people how to work as a team with their dog.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Breanna is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) and a KPA Certified Training Partner. She is the Alumni Relations Coordinator at Karen Pryor Academy.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Breanna has volunteered with a guide dog program, shelters and rescues. Her experience also includes teaching animal training and animal care courses and currently she guest lectures for universities and rescue groups on animal training topics. She holds a Master's degree in anthrozoology.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e81 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t\"><span class=\"x-image e21638-e82 mgp2-51 mgp2-52 mgp2-53\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Karen-Pryor-Academy-Faculty-Member-Pat.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Karen-Pryor-Academy-Faculty-Member-Pat\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e83 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2k mgp2-2l mgp2-2o mgp2-2s mgp2-2x mgp2-2y mgp2-2z\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Pat Koven, KPA CTP<\/h3>\n<span class=\"x-text-content-text-subheadline\">Chapter Leader, Love on a Leash<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e84 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3l mgp2-3m mgp2-3t mgp2-3y mgp2-42 mgp2-44\"><p>Therapy Team Work &bull; Writing &bull; Daytrip with Dogs<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e85 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3t mgp2-3u mgp2-42\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2018, Pat and her Aussie Willy become a certified therapy team with Love on a Leash, visiting colleges, nursing homes, libraries, schools, children's centers and rehabilitation facilities. In early 2019, Pat became Chapter Leader for Love on a Leash for Kennebec Valley, ME, and in that position supervises new teams as they start their therapy dog journeys and coordinates therapy dog teams across 40+ service locations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pat is a graduate of the Karen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pryor Academy (KPA) and a KPA Certified Training Partner - Willy was her partner dog in the program.&nbsp; In 2019, Pat started her own company, Haulin&rsquo; Aus, Inc. which focuses exclusively on behavior modification and cooperative veterinary care; she works with veterinarians and vet behaviorists around the country. Pat also works for CattleDog Publishing\/Low Stress Handling, where she edits and writes articles and courses on animal behavior and the human\/animal relationship, continuing the legacy of Dr. Sophia Yin. Pat has been a licensed veterinary technician since 1992. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e86 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-6 mgp2-9 mgp2-a mgp2-b mgp2-c mgp2-g\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e87 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-10 mgp2-11 mgp2-1d mgp2-1i\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e88 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e89 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2c mgp2-2p mgp2-2z mgp2-31\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">We'll Get Both of You There<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><hr class=\"x-line e21638-e90 mgp2-49 mgp2-4a mgp2-4g\"\/><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e91 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3c mgp2-3d mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3g mgp2-42\"><p>Personalized coaching from the instructors.<span style=\"color: #a17fd2;\"><br \/>\nMeaningful, engaged feedback so you both progress .<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e92 mgp2-o mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-v mgp2-x mgp2-10 mgp2-11 mgp2-13 mgp2-1d mgp2-1j\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e93 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t mgp2-1w\"><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e21638-e94 mgp2-4l mgp2-4n mgp2-4o mgp2-4p mgp2-4q mgp2-4s\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Start Today for $475<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e21638-e95 mgp2-4j mgp2-4l mgp2-4m mgp2-4n mgp2-4o mgp2-4t\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">Start Today for <del>$475<\/del> $380<\/span><span class=\"x-anchor-text-secondary\">Use Coupon Code: BTS2025<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e21638-e96 mgp2-4l mgp2-4n mgp2-4o mgp2-4p mgp2-4q mgp2-4r mgp2-4u mgp2-4v\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com?KeyName=TherapyDog\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">DEMO THE COURSE FOR FREE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e97 mgp2-0 mgp2-6 mgp2-8 mgp2-h mgp2-i mgp2-j\" id=\"skillcheck\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e98 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-10 mgp2-14 mgp2-1k\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e99 mgp2-1p mgp2-1q mgp2-1r mgp2-1t mgp2-1x mgp2-1z\"><span class=\"x-image e21638-e100 mgp2-51 mgp2-54 mgp2-55\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KPA-SkillCheck-Therapy-Dog-Team-Training.jpg\" width=\"1297\" height=\"432\" alt=\"KPA SkillCheck Therapy Dog Team Training\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e101 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-20\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e102 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2b mgp2-2c mgp2-2e mgp2-2n mgp2-2o\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><p>EARN YOUR DESIGNATION<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e103 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3g mgp2-3m mgp2-3n mgp2-3o mgp2-3q mgp2-45\"><p>SHOW YOUR SKILL<\/p><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e104 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3g mgp2-3t mgp2-3u mgp2-46\"><p>Build confidence through the KPA SkillCheck<sup>TM<\/sup> assessment process.<br \/>\nShow competence with the SkillCheck digital badge for Therapy Dog Teams.<br \/>\nUse on your social media and website.<br \/>\nSee FAQs for more details.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e105 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-6 mgp2-9 mgp2-b mgp2-k\" id=\"pricing\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e106 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-10 mgp2-11 mgp2-1d mgp2-1l\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e107 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1r mgp2-1s mgp2-1t mgp2-1v mgp2-21\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e108 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2j mgp2-32\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h2 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">$475<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e21638-e109 mgp2-23 mgp2-24 mgp2-25 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2j mgp2-32 mgp2-33\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><del>$475<\/del> $380<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline x-hide-lg x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xl x-hide-xs e21638-e110 mgp2-24 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2x mgp2-2z mgp2-34 mgp2-35\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">USE COUPON CODE: BTS2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e21638-e111 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-29 mgp2-2a mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-2x mgp2-34 mgp2-36\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">IN-DEPTH THERAPY DOG TRAINING\u00a0<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #a17fd2;\">ALL SKILL LEVELS, ALL DOGS<br \/>\nIncludes<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e112 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-o=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">More than 12 hours of personalized instructor feedback and coaching<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e113 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-o=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Unlimited access to the course lessons, training plans and videos, for a full year.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e114 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-o=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The KPA SkillCheck&trade; assessment for Therapy Dog Team Training<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e115 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-o=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">A proven training process that builds the bond with your dog<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e116 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-o=\"&#xf00c;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">The full skills required for therapy dog work plus bonus behaviors<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline has-graphic e21638-e117 mgp2-24 mgp2-27 mgp2-28 mgp2-2a mgp2-2g mgp2-2r mgp2-2s mgp2-2t mgp2-2v mgp2-37\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><span class=\"x-graphic\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"x-icon x-graphic-child x-graphic-icon x-graphic-primary\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#xf164;\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><p class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Feel fully prepared<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e118 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><div class=\"x-acc e21638-e119 mgp2-50\" id=\"x-acc-e21638-e119\"><div class=\"e21638-e120 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e120\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e120\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e120\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e119\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Buy Now, Start Later<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e120\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e120\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e120\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e121 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p style=\"color: #bfd22b;\">Purchase this course now and start it later<\/p>\n<p>We can place your course on hold for you for as long as you'd like. Immediately after purchase and before you access your course, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:support@karenpryoracademy.com\">support@karenpryoracademy.com.<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e122 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e122\" class=\"x-acc-header x-active\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e122\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e122\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e119\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Continuing Education Units<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e122\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e122\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e122\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e123 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p style=\"color: #bfd22b;\">This course is eligible for CEUs<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)\n<ul>\n \t<li>CEUs: 26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)\n<ul>\n \t<li>CPDT-KA\n<ul>\n \t<li>KSA Knowledge: 9<\/li>\n \t<li>KSA Skills: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>CBCC-KA: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):\n<ul>\n \t<li>CEUs: 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e124 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-6 mgp2-d\"><div class=\"x-div e21638-e125 mgp2-4x mgp2-4z\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\" style=\" background-image: url(https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/KPA-Therapy-Dog-Course-Yup-FAQ.jpg); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right center; background-size: cover;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e21638-e126 mgp2-0 mgp2-2 mgp2-3 mgp2-b mgp2-h mgp2-l\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"x-separator-top-curve-out\" style=\"top: 0px; height: 50px; color: #ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg class=\"curve-top-out\" style=\"fill: currentColor;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 100 50\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M0,50C0,50,22.4,0,50,0s50,50,50,50\"\/><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e21638-e127 mgp2-o mgp2-p mgp2-q mgp2-r mgp2-s mgp2-v mgp2-10 mgp2-15 mgp2-1m\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e21638-e128 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><div class=\"x-acc e21638-e129 mgp2-50\" id=\"x-acc-e21638-e129\"><div class=\"e21638-e130 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e130\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e130\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e130\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What is the price of the course?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e130\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e130\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e130\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e131 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">The course is $475. See <a href=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/courses\/click-to-calm-for-instructors\/#pricing\">price<\/a>.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e132 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e132\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e132\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e132\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What student support is provided?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e132\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e132\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e132\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e133 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>Students receive personalized support from their instructor that includes up to three<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> real-time video coaching sessions (each up to 30 minutes), up to 12 hours of video review and feedback from the instructor on practice and assessment videos, and five hours of email support for course-related questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Course video submissions are limited to a total of 45 minutes. Each practice video submitted to the instructor must be no longer than two minutes. The three videos submitted for the final SkillCheck can be up to eight minutes each as they will demonstrate a series of behaviors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e134 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e134\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e134\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e134\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>How long is the course?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e134\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e134\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e134\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e135 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course is designed to be completed in approximately four months for students working steadily. However, students have up to 12 months from their registration date to complete the course.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e136 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e136\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e136\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e136\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What is the refund policy?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e136\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e136\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e136\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e137 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">Once enrollment is complete, tuition is non-refundable. Once you begin the course, you have access to all of the material.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e138 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e138\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e138\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e138\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is there a course syllabus?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e138\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e138\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e138\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e139 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">Yes. You can download the syllabus here: <a href=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Course-Guide-27-April-Try-It-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Course Guide<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e140 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e140\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e140\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e140\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is group pricing available?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e140\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e140\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e140\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e141 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">Group pricing is available for groups of three or more. <span style=\"color: var(--c-base);\">Please email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:support@karenpryoracademy.com\"><strong>support@karenpryoracademy.com<\/strong><\/a><span style=\"color: var(--c-base);\"> for more information.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e142 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e142\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e142\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e142\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e129\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What do I need to take the course?<\/h3>\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e142\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e142\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e142\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e143 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><ol>\n \t<li>A computer or device with high-speed internet access and a modern web browser<\/li>\n \t<li>Support for Adobe PDF documents<\/li>\n \t<li>Training supplies:\n<ul>\n \t<li>clicker (if you choose to use one)<\/li>\n \t<li>treat pouch<\/li>\n \t<li>high-quality, soft, small training treats (pea-sized)<\/li>\n \t<li>6-foot leash (not a flex-lead)<\/li>\n \t<li>front\/rear attachment harness, buckle collar, or martingale.<\/li>\n \t<li>training mat (can be a towel or small rug)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>Ability to record video on (e.g. phone, camcorder, digital camera) as well as a way to capture good angles of training sessions (e.g. tripod, gimble, helper).<\/li>\n \t<li>Access to a friendly, food-motivated dog that you can train regularly<\/li>\n \t<li>A human assistant (occasionally)<\/li>\n \t<li>Access to one or more friendly canine assistants (for some training exercises)<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e144 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><div class=\"x-acc e21638-e145 mgp2-50\" id=\"x-acc-e21638-e145\"><div class=\"e21638-e146 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e146\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e146\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e146\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Do I have to submit videos?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e146\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e146\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e146\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e147 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. In order to take full advantage of the support offered in this course\u2014and because of the importance of the skills involved\u2014we strongly encourage video submission. Video submission is required as part of the SkillCheck assessment process. For additional details on video review, see FAQ \"What support is available?\"\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e148 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e148\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e148\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e148\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is the course right for me?<\/h3>\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e148\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e148\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e148\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e149 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span>This course focuses on creating strong therapy dog teams by equipping both dogs and their handlers with the skills, behaviors, tools, and knowledge necessary for therapy dog work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This course is for anyone who wants to train for therapy dog team work and it accommodates all pet guardian skill levels and all dog skill levels. No training experience is required for you or your dog. If you and\/or your dog already have some of the skills taught in this course skills, you will move through the material at a faster pace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>This course is also right for you if:<\/span><\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your goal is to become affiliated with a therapy dog organization and participate in organized public-facing therapy dog work. Non-profit therapy dog organizations will require that you pass their certification test to obtain insurance and become part of their network. This course thoroughly prepares you for those tests and provides a simulation of the evaluation processes commonly used by the organizations<\/span><\/li>\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><span>Your goal is to develop the skills and demeanor to provide calming, therapeutic benefits for you or someone close to you.<\/span><span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learning.karenpryoracademy.com\/#\/AddToCart?CourseIds=74c3f331-db6e-4fb4-9897-ff5f949584dd\"><span>Begin making a difference<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e150 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e150\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e150\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e150\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is this course right for my dog?<\/h3>\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e150\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e150\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e150\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e151 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>This course is generally appropriate for all breeds and ages of dogs with a few caveats:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>\u00a0This course is NOT appropriate for dogs with a bite history with other dogs or people.<\/li>\n \t<li>While puppies can go through this course, it is not recommended that young puppies start with this course. Instead, we recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/karenpryoracademy.com\/courses\/dog-trainer-foundations\/\">Dog Trainer Foundations\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>If your dog often exhibits shy behavior around other people or dogs, or persistent fearful behavior, your dog team may not progress to the stage of comfort and relaxation needed for the standard of therapy work. However, the course can help you and your dog make substantial skill progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--c-base);\">You can also progress through this course with more than one dog or with someone else's dog provided you have regular, frequent access so that you can complete the training exercises, progressions, and plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--c-base);\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e152 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e152\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e152\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e152\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is this course affiliated with a therapy dog organization?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e152\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e152\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e152\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e153 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are not affiliated with therapy dog organizations, however we are highly supportive of their mission.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therapy dog organizations typically do not endorse specific training programs in an effort to remain unbiased.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e154 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e154\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e154\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e154\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Is a therapy dog training course required to work in the field?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e154\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e154\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e154\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e155 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To work with any of the many therapy dog organizations that place therapy dog teams you will typically need to pass their certification test. Therapy dog organizations do not typically provide training for their tests. Instead, they encourage aspiring therapy dog teams to seek professional training assistance to learn the necessary skills and prepare for the test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this course, you will teach your dog the skills and behaviors required to be a therapy dog and learn the handler skills that will make you a great therapy dog team. The included <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0KPA SkillCheck<\/span><sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TM<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> assessment for Therapy Dog Teams simulates the certification testing that most therapy dog organizations require for affiliation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are training a dog for therapy work for yourself or for someone close to you, you and your dog may not need a certification. However, you will need the skills developed in this course to work safely and effectively both in and outside the home.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e156 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e156\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e156\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e156\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e145\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Will this course qualify my dog to work as a Service animal?<\/h3>\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e156\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e156\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e156\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e157 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">No. The course is specifically focused on therapy dog work. While therapy dog work includes skills that are used in many types of service dog work, service dogs receive additional specialized training to assist people with physical disabilities and\/or medical issues. Also, while dogs with therapy work training can also provide people with emotional support, this course does NOT provide any legal proof that one has or needs an Emotional Support Animal (ESA).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-col e21638-e158 mgp2-1o mgp2-1p mgp2-1q\"><div class=\"x-acc e21638-e159 mgp2-50\" id=\"x-acc-e21638-e159\"><div class=\"e21638-e160 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e160\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e160\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e160\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Can I earn CEUs (Continuing Education Units)?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e160\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e160\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e160\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e161 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>Yes. This course is eligible for the following CEUs:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Karen Pryor Academy (KPA)\n<ul>\n \t<li>CEUs: 26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)\n<ul>\n \t<li>CPDT-KA\n<ul>\n \t<li>KSA Knowledge: 9<\/li>\n \t<li>KSA Skills: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>CBCC-KA: 4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)\n<ul>\n \t<li>CEUs: 25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e162 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e162\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e162\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e162\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Do I earn a certificate?<\/h3>\n<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e162\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e162\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e162\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e163 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>Yes. You can download and\/or print a certificate of completion for this course.<\/p>\n<p>If you and your dog meet the criteria,\u00a0 you will also earn a SkillCheck\u2122 designation and digital badge.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e164 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e164\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e164\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e164\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>How do I earn my Therapy Dog Team Training SkillCheckTM Designation?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e164\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e164\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e164\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e165 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>If you earn the SkillCheck\u2122 designation in Therapy Dog Team Training, you will be notified by your teacher or course administrator and provided with the SkillCheck Therapy Dog Team Training digital badge for your use. You may also claim in writing that you earned your \"KPA SkillCheck: Therapy Dog Team Training.\"<\/p>\n<p>Please specify that you earned a\u00a0<em>SkillCheck with the specific reference to the skill\/course in which it was earned<\/em>\u00a0and that it was earned with Karen Pryor Academy (KPA); all of these elements must always be included. You can find an example of the badge in this section!<\/p>\n<p>IMPORTANT:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>The KPA SkillCheck designation is the mark of competency earned from a specific KPA course. It is not a KPA certification and you may not use language that you are\u00a0<em>certified<\/em> by KPA in, for example, Therapy Dog Team Training or any representation or language to that effect. It is permissible to note in text format that you earned your KPA SkillCheck in Therapy Dog Team Training or in a signature that includes \"KPA SkillCheck: Therapy Dog Team Training.\" You may also display the official badge freely.<\/li>\n \t<li>A KPA SkillCheck designation does NOT make you a KPA Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); therefore, you may not represent the KPA SkillCheck as a form of general certification by KPA in any public or private communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e166 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e166\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e166\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e166\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>How can I use a SkillCheckTM Designation?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e166\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e166\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e166\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e167 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>If you earn the SkillCheck\u2122 designation in Therapy Dog Team Training, you will be notified by your teacher or course administrator and provided with the SkillCheck Therapy Dog Team Training digital badge for your use. You may also claim in writing that you earned your \"KPA SkillCheck: Therapy Dog Team Training.\"<\/p>\n<p>Please specify that you earned a\u00a0<em>SkillCheck with the specific reference to the skill\/course in which it was earned<\/em>\u00a0and that it was earned with Karen Pryor Academy (KPA); all of these elements must always be included. You can find an example of the badge in this section!<\/p>\n<p>IMPORTANT:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>The KPA SkillCheck designation is the mark of competency earned from a specific KPA course. It is not a KPA certification and you may not use language that you are\u00a0<em>certified<\/em> by KPA in, for example, Therapy Dog Team Training or any representation or language to that effect. It is permissible to note in text format that you earned your KPA SkillCheck in Therapy Dog Team Training or in a signature that includes \"KPA SkillCheck: Therapy Dog Team Training.\" You may also display the official badge freely.<\/li>\n \t<li>A KPA SkillCheck designation does NOT make you a KPA Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP); therefore, you may not represent the KPA SkillCheck as a form of general certification by KPA in any public or private communications.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e168 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e168\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e168\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e168\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What is the KPA SkillCheckTM?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e168\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e168\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e168\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e169 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>SkillCheck<sup>TM<\/sup> is a formalized KPA method for teachers to provide feedback to students on the skills taught in a specific course. Unique SkillCheck criteria are developed for each KPA course or class that offers SkillCheck assessment.<\/p>\n<p>In this course, SkillCheck is available and open to all students. You will receive an easy-to-digest assessment of your skill progress on the essential therapy dog behaviors and training and, if you complete the course and demonstrate proficiency, you will earn the SkillCheck designation for Therapy Dog Team Training!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e170 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e170\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e170\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e170\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What is the SkillCheck\u2122designation?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e170\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e170\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e170\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e171 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>The SkillCheck\u2122 designation means that you demonstrated competency in the specific skills taught in a KPA class or course.<\/p>\n<p>While students in the course receive the SkillCheck assessment, the SkillCheck designation is awarded only to those students who complete the class and meet the criteria for the specific skills in the class.<\/p>\n<p>Students who achieve the SkillCheck designation can feel confident that they have the proficiency and understanding to apply the skills and continue to build them.<\/p>\n<p>Interested students can earn their SkillCheck in Therapy Dog Team Training and will receive both a digital copy of that designation and a digital badge that can be displayed.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: A KPA SkillCheck designation does NOT make you a KPA Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e172 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e172\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e172\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e172\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>What language is the course in?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e172\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e172\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e172\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e173 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\">The course is in English.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"e21638-e174 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e21638-e174\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e21638-e174\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e174\" data-x-toggle-group=\"e21638-e159\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\"><i class=\"x-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-x-icon-s=\"&#x2b;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\"><h3>Who are the course authors?<\/h3><\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e21638-e174\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e21638-e174\" data-x-toggleable=\"e21638-e174\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e21638-e175 mgp2-38 mgp2-39 mgp2-3a mgp2-3b mgp2-3e mgp2-3f mgp2-3t mgp2-42\"><p>The course is authored and taught by Therapy Dog team evaluators and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners. Each author has extensive experience in the Therapy Dog world from various perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about the authors in the<em> Meet Your Teacher<\/em> section.<\/p>\n<p>The course was also co-developed, reviewed, and approved by Karen Pryor Clicker Training. 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