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​Classes

Our rigorous and reputable training efforts set the standard
​for organizations like us around the nation.

Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy Class

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Registration Form
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
              Summer 2025  
  MORTON GROVE
                   evenings
TUESDAYS 
 7PM-8:15 PM  
May 27, June 3, 10, 17, and 24


           STREAMWOOD
     PET SUPPLIES PLUS at 61 E Irving Park            TUESDAYS 10:30-11:45 AM
JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 1


 
MORTON GROVE
daytime

MONDAYS 10:30-11:45AM
May 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16


Location
​Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Training Facility
​6042 West Oakton Street
Morton Grove IL
Class Capacity
8 handlers per course. in Morton Grove
Streamwood, 5 handlers 
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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Registration Form
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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​They Train. They Serve. They Heal.
At Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy, our trained volunteers and certified therapy dogs are devoted to healing lives in our communities with programs designed to meet the unique needs of each person we serve using the mutually nurturing relationship between people and dogs.
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6042 W Oakton Street
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Phone: 773-283-1129
Email: [email protected]
Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
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