Event Information

Pet Partner Team Training Classes and Evaluations

Local events are sponsored by the following participating regional Pet Partners groups.

  • Massachusetts Pet Partners, North Andover & Bedford MA
  • Paws for People - Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine of Tufts University, Grafton MA
  • Caring Companions - Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield MA
Pet Partners Team Training

These courses are offered as two days events; a total of 12-hour training. Please scroll down for additional sponsor specific information and to register.

February 1 & 8, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

March TBD, 2009 sponsored by Caring Companions, Pittsfield MA

June 7 & 14, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

September 13 & 20, 2009 sponsored by Massachusetts Pet Partners, Bedford MA

October 18 & 25 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

Pet Partners Team Evauation

Team evaluation times are prescheduled - contact event sponsor for registration. Please scroll down for additional sponsor specific information and to register.

There is no charge for Delta Society Pet Partners 2-year registration renewal. Thank you for your continuing volunteer commitment to your community!

January 25, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

March 15, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

April TBD, 2009 sponsored by Caring Companions, Pittsfield MA

July 12, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

October 11, 2009 sponsored by Massachusetts Pet Partners, North Andover MA

November 15, 2009 sponsored by Paws for People, Grafton MA

Massachusetts Pet Partners Team Training & Evaluation Events

These courses are offered as two days events; a total of 12-hour training. The maximum class size is 15 participants. Lunch is not include so bring your own brown-bag meal!

- Day 1 of 2 training event. Event registration starts at 08:30 AM. Pet Partners Team Training event is from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Event includes a 30 minute lunch break - please remember to 'brown bag' your lunch.

- Day 2 of 2 training event. Pet Partners Team Training event continues from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Event includes a 30 minute lunch break - please remember to 'brown bag' your lunch.

The cost of the 2-day training event and accompaning Team Evaluation is $75.00 which includes the Team Evaluation. If you are participating in the Home Study version of the Pet Partners Training then the cost of an evaluation is $10.00. Only cash or a check is accepted. Checks can be made payable to "Massachusetts Pet Partners, Inc."

Training facilities have been generously donated by Instrumentation Laboratory. Instrumentation Laboratory is currently in the process of moving to Bedford MA.

Massachusetts Pet Partners evaluations are conducted in North Andover, MA. Evaluation time scheduling preference is as follows; renewal evaluations, workshop participants, Home Study participants.

Training event participants and registered Pet Partners are kindly asked to volunteer at Massachusetts Pet Partners Evaluation events.

Use this link to reserve your place in Massachusetts Pet Partners Team Training or Evaluation events - Contact Us.

"Paws for People" Pet Partners Team Training & Evaluation Events

"Paws for People" is a regional group of Pet Partners associated with Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine in Grafton, MA. Paws for People provides regular Pet Partner training and evaluation sessions in Central Massachusetts, as well as matching services for volunteers and facilities. "Paws for People" provides support for it's members through direct contact, continuing education seminars and much communication.

Cost for the Paws for People program sponsored 2-day training event and Team Evaluation is $160.00, which includes membership in Paws for People. Discount available for students and seniors.

Training events are conducted at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine (formally Tufts University) campus in Grafton, MA . Lunch will be provided.

- Day 1 of 2 Session is Sunday, October 5, 2008. Event registration starts at 08:30 AM. Pet Partners Team Training event is from 09:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Event includes a 30 minute lunch break.

- Day 2 of 2 Session is Sunday, October 12, 2008. Pet Partners Team Training event is from 08:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Event includes a 30 minute lunch break.

Pet Partners Team Evaluations are conducted. Individual team times will be assigned at the conclusion of the Training event.

Contact Paws for People directly at or (508) 839-8741 (voice mail only) for further information and to get a registration application.

"Caring Companions" Pet Partners Team Training & Evaluations Events

The Berkshire Medical Center is home to a regional group of Pet Partners, Caring Companions, and provides regular Pet Partner training and evaluation sessions in Western Massachusetts.

Contact the Medical Center directly at or Terry Cormier at (413) 447-2114 ext. 3657 (event organizer) for further information about the Pet Partners program and to get a registration application.

Volunteer to Help

Already a Delta Society Pet Partners and wish to volunteer? Contact Us

We need 2 volunteers for each Training session and 4 volunteers for each evaluation!

Reserve Your Place

To reserve your place in the Team Training sessions please contact the individual indicated for the specific regional event. Payment will be collected prior to the start of the training session. Only cash or a check is accepted.

Questions

For more information about Delta Society Pet Partners or to ask specific questions about the program - Contact Us.

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