Classes

Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy Class

Class Description
Our Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy Class is not a basic obedience class, rather, it will help prepare you and your dog to serve others and help our program participants reach their goals. We'll also introduce the games and activities used in our therapy work. You'll learn new ways to interact with your favorite canine and you'll both have some fun along the way.

Please note that completion of this course does not qualify the team (dog and handler) for therapy work. Dogs must be registered with a therapy organization, such as Rainbow, in order to be certified to do visitation and/or animal assisted therapy. Learn more on our Volunteer page.

Eligibility

Handlers must be 18 years or older
Dogs must:
- Be 12 months or older with a maximum age of 8 years old
- Have lived with the handler in a permanent home for at least 6 months
- Have mastered basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, etc.)
- Be able to walk on a loose lead
- Be up-to-date on vaccinations and in healthy condition

WINTER 2025
MORTON GROVE
THURSDAYS 10:30-11:45AM
Jan 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13

MORTON GROVE
SUNDAYS 10:00-11:15AM FULL
Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 23

MORTON GROVE
MONDAYS 10:30-11:45AM
Feb 10, 17, 24, Mar 3, 10


GLEN ELLYN
501 Hill Ave, Main Recreation Center
THURSDAYS 6:45-8:00 PM
Dates to be arranged, sometime in February/March

Location
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Training Facility
6042 West Oakton Street
Morton Grove IL

Class Capacity
8 handlers per course.

Fee
$125 for one handler
$175 for two handlers

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Enrolling in this class is the first step to becoming a Rainbow therapy team.

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Dog Apprehension Class

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Class Description
Our Dog Apprehension Class is geared toward children who have an excessive fear of dogs. The class allows participants to develop skills and confidence in safe interactions with dogs and to learn techniques that enable children to overcome their fears and control the situation. Specialized training is required for all dogs and handlers.

Eligibility
Classes are designed for children ages 4-13.

Schedule (Subject to Change)
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month
10:30-11:00 AM and 11:10-11:40 AM

2nd & 4th Monday of every month
4:00-4:30 PM and 4:40-5:10 PM

Location
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Training Facility
6042 West Oakton Street
Morton Grove IL

Class Capacity
Classes are small; each child is given an individualized, structured program working 1:1 with a certified therapy dog.

Fee
$60 per child (6 sessions)
Contact us for family rates.

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