Pet Partners Team Evaluations Hosted By ElderPet
Once the handler completes Pet Partners Handler Course, then he/she schedules a team evaluation. Handlers learn all about the evaluation in the course, but basically it consists of two parts:
- The skills test which evaluates basic manners and socialization of the team.
- The aptitude test which further evaluates the team by exposing them to roll play and experiences the team may encounter on a visit.
ElderPet strongly recommends that if your prospective therapy animal is a dog, that you and your pet take a basic obedience or CGC class before signing up for an evaluation. ( If you took the on-line course, please review the information under the Therapy Animal Program tab.)
Current Pet Partners must take the Team Evaluation every 2 years.
Pet Partners has supplied an excellent handout of reminders for teams before taking the evaluation which is helpful for first timers as well as renewals. This can be found on their website, but, for your convenience, a copy is provided here. Evaluation Reminders. There are also reminders on the Pet Partners site.
Evaluation Schedule and Other Information
Please register through the Pet Partners Volunteer Center to secure your slot(s) for renewals, second pet, second handler.
Evaluation Volunteers Always Welcome
If you have taken the on-line or in person course, or are thinking about it, volunteering for an evaluation is an excellent way to see if you and your pet are ready to be a Pet Partners team. The evaluation requires people to role play through prescribed scenarios.
If you are interested in volunteering as part of the crowd for an evaluation, please contact Marsha Barden. (bardenm096@gmail.com)
