We are very proud to announce that both Lola and Freddie have officially been recognised as Therapy Dogs. We look forward to keeping the community updated on all the projects we do!
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Day 4 of therapy dog training with K9 Support. We visited a nursing home for the first time today and had the chance to meet some of the residents. Our trainer was very proud. We also spent more time testing out some of our new socialisation and self control skills in public - at pet shops near other “pet” dogs, at other cafes and around traffic. Crossing paws we pass our big test tomorrow. Love and licks from Lola and Freddie, the Rotaract Therapy Dogs. (In training) Day three of therapy dog training and another very exhausting but interesting training session! We learnt more theory, then we went out and about and had to learn how to settle quickly and stay on our therapy mats at a cafe. We also visited the school assembly and had to sit very quietly for about 15 minutes with 300 eager children in the room. We also learnt about how to appropriately greet people in wheelchairs and how to be safe when signing in at receptions, as well as a lot more lessons of self control and self calming measures. We can’t wait to share more of our experiences with the community! Another massive day for Freddie and Lola at therapy dog training with K9 Support. All four members of the Rotaract Therapy Dog Team are absolutely exhausted The Rotaract Club is helping to sponsor three dogs in Launceston who are taking part in a therapy dog course. The five-day training is being run by Tessa from K9 Support who is a specialist from the mainland. Two of our Rotarators Holly (and Freddie) and Alissa (and Lola) are taking part. They will use their training around the community in nursing homes and schools. We also hope to offer corporate visits for a donation to the club. Stay tuned for more details over the next few days
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