Heeling Friends’ animals are THERAPY ANIMALS.
“Everyone thinks that THEIR pet is the best pet in the world.”
Qualities an animal must possess:
Well mannered
Reasonable physical condition
Under control
At least one year of age
Enjoy people of all ages
Seeks out attention of people
Enjoy numerous meetings and pettings
100% reliable with regard to eliminations of any kind
No jumping
No barking (unnecessarily)
No nervous licking
No growling or menacing behavior
Not to be highly motivated by food
READ dogs: tolerate commotion inherent with school children
Qualities a person must possess:
Good manners and judgment
Positive, friendly personality
Enjoy meeting all kinds of people
Able to cope with the unexpected, without losing you ‘cool’ or dignity
Be reliable and consistent in your visits
Be vigilant to rules and procedures taught earlier
'Cocktail Party 101'... conversations kept light, general, positive and unspecific... the animal is the true hero!
ZERO tolerance for not adhering to rules and procedure
If you are interested in becoming a Heeling Friends Member:
Contact us: info@heelingfriends.org