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Bideawee's Manhattan Learning Center is offering workshops in Pet Partner training through the Delta Society as a complement to its animal assisted therapy programs. The Delta Society established its Pet Partners Program to ensure that "both ends of the leash," people as well as animals, are well prepared to participate in animal assisted activities and therapy programs.
Bideawee offers 2 levels of training classes to help you and your dog prepare for pet therapy work.
Pet Tech FIRST AID & CARE FOR YOUR PETS w/ CPR WORKSHOP
Every family should be prepared for emergencies and accidents by learning first aid and CPR. This includes being prepared for our four-legged family members too! Learn first aid and CPR basics for your pet at Bideawees' NYC Learning Center for People and Pets.
If you take this 4 hour workshop, you will learn:
-Pet CPR & Rescue Breathing
-How to help your pet in a medical emergency
-Assessing your pets vitals
-Snout-To-Tail Assessment
-Situations that require immediate medical care
Some other topics covered in the program are:
-Choking Management
-Bleeding Protocols
-Poisoning
-Injury and Wellness Assessment
-Restraining your pet
Certified Instructor: Robyn Lipschutz
Date: March 15, 2008
Time: 9:30-1:30
Price: $85
Minimum capacity: 6 students
Maximum capacity: 12 students
For Information and registration contact:
Deborah Green, Learning Center Manager
Deborah.green@bideawee.org
212.532.4986
How to Keep Your Cat for 9 Lives
Every year millions of cats are surrendered to local animal shelters in the United States. Bad behavior that can be prevented and treated are often the reason for kitty divorce. Whether or not you've already made or are thinking of making a commitment to a feline, this workshop is for you!
Our Feline Behavior Specialist, Kerrie McKeon, will go over the top 5 reasons cats are given up and how you can prevent them:
Date: March 22, 2008
Time: 1:00 - 2:00pm
Location: Manhattan Learning Center
Cost: Free
How to Register for free with the Manhattan Bideawee Learning Center:
Call: 212-532-4986
Email: manhattanlearning@bideawee.org
410 East 38th Street, NYC
Free Registration By March 17th
ANIMAL MASSAGE WORKSHOP
The soothing sensation of touch and the manipulation of muscles result in great benefits for humans and for animals. Animal massage promotes socialization of your pet, enhances the human-animal bond, and maintains wellness. Massage relaxes the muscles, reduces strain, and helps avoid injury.
In this workshop, you will learn:
Date: March 29, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:30pm
Location: Manhattan Learning Center
Cost: $40.00
How to Register for free with the Manhattan Bideawee Learning Center:
Call: 212-532-4986
Email: manhattanlearning@bideawee.org
410 East 38th Street, NYC
Registration By March 27th
Nutrition & Exercise Program for Dogs
It's not a diet - it's a lifestyle change that can help your dog live a longer, happier, and much healthier life!
Learn the basics of great nutrition and exercise class and receive valuable information and answers to your questions by canine nutritionist, Stacy Alldredge, from "Who's Walking Who."
Here are the basics of what you will learn:
- Obesity: What it looks like and mental health related issues
- Exercise: Daily and fat burning exercises
- Good Nutrition for weight loss and maintenance
- How to choose the right foods for your dog - How to prepare a real food diet, healthy treats, and bones
- Physical & emotional signs of a poor diet, poor health, and good health
Date: April 5, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:30pm
Location: Manhattan Learning Center
Cost: $40.00
How to Register for free with the Manhattan Bideawee Learning Center:
Call: 212-532-4986
Email: manhattanlearning@bideawee.org
410 East 38th Street, NYC
Registration By April 2nd
Westhampton
"You Can Teach an Old Dog (or Cat) New Tricks"
Date: First Saturday of each month beginning January 5, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (45 minutes of presentation/Q&A and 15 minute break for refreshments and socializing)
Location: Lobby of the Golden Years Retirement Home
Cost: Free
Refreshments will be served
Please call to reserve a space
Contact: Heidi Gaumet 631-288-0591 ext. 113 or heidi.gaumet@bideawee.org
"The Benefits of Adopting an Older Animal"
Date: Third Saturday of each month beginning January 19, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 (45 minutes of presentation/ Q&A and 15 minute break for refreshments and socializing)
Location: Lobby of the Golden Years Retirement Home
Cost: Free
Refreshments will be served
For Information and registration contact:
Heidi Gaumet, Community Outreach Manager
heidi.gaumet@bideawee.org
631-288-0591 ext. 113
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