Classes
Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy
Your dog should be at least 11 months old, have lived in your house at least six months and should respond to basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, etc.) and be able to walk on a loose lead. Handlers must be 18 or older to attend the class.
The course is not a basic obedience class. It includes instruction on hand signals, getting your dog to work for others, and an introduction to the games used in our therapy work to help improve/enhance verbal and motor skills.
This course is a requirement for membership in Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy.
FEE for 6 hours of instruction:
$100 for one handler
$150 for two handlers
Pre-Registration is required.
Please fill out the registration form and either mail it and your proof of rabies to the address specified on the form, or email it to: dlh9127@comcast.net
More than 90% of Rainbow programs are conducted during weekday hours. The majority of these programs accommodate the special needs of children. Please note: there is additional training required (no additional fees) to work in a Rainbow hospital program.
Contact rainbowintro@gmail.com with questions regarding classes
Your dog should be at least 11 months old, have lived in your house at least six months and should respond to basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, etc.) and be able to walk on a loose lead. Handlers must be 18 or older to attend the class.
The course is not a basic obedience class. It includes instruction on hand signals, getting your dog to work for others, and an introduction to the games used in our therapy work to help improve/enhance verbal and motor skills.
This course is a requirement for membership in Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy.
FEE for 6 hours of instruction:
$100 for one handler
$150 for two handlers
Pre-Registration is required.
Please fill out the registration form and either mail it and your proof of rabies to the address specified on the form, or email it to: dlh9127@comcast.net
More than 90% of Rainbow programs are conducted during weekday hours. The majority of these programs accommodate the special needs of children. Please note: there is additional training required (no additional fees) to work in a Rainbow hospital program.
Contact rainbowintro@gmail.com with questions regarding classes
Class Schedule
*Dates Subject to Change
MORTON GROVE Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy 6042 West Oakton Street |
Fridays 10:00-11:30 am June 14, June 21 June 28, July 12 |
GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPITAL 450 W Highway 22 Barrington, Illinois |
FULL |
EVERGREEN PARK Peace Memorial Residences 3200 W. 101st St |
Fridays 10:00-11:30 am Aug 2, Aug 9 Aug 16, Aug 23 |
MORTON GROVE Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy 6042 West Oakton Street |
FULL |
Drop In Therapy Dog Class
The class includes an introduction to apparatus and medical equipment (wheel chairs, walkers, etc.) used by the special kids we visit. Development of therapy dog skills, socialization, specialized obedience skills, grooming tips and dog activities (tricks, etc.) used to motive the special kids to reach their goals. Special efforts are made to discuss and share skills and ideas, which will enhance each team’s work at their therapeutic sessions.
Two sessions to choose from! Both sessions are held at our facility in Morton Grove.
$10 Charge for Guests.
Proof of inoculation required.
The class includes an introduction to apparatus and medical equipment (wheel chairs, walkers, etc.) used by the special kids we visit. Development of therapy dog skills, socialization, specialized obedience skills, grooming tips and dog activities (tricks, etc.) used to motive the special kids to reach their goals. Special efforts are made to discuss and share skills and ideas, which will enhance each team’s work at their therapeutic sessions.
Two sessions to choose from! Both sessions are held at our facility in Morton Grove.
- 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesdays, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm OR
- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$10 Charge for Guests.
Proof of inoculation required.