Willmar Community Education

Want a better behaved pet? Interested in helping your animal live with reduced stress? Come to this workshop to learn basic Tellington TTouch® fundamentals while incorporating obedience and agility. TTouch is a gentle "no fear - no force" method of training that helps balance animals (and humans) mentally, physically, and emotionally. It's easy to learn and has amazing results!Tellington TTouch® is a gentle and unique approach to training and the care of companion animals and horses. Developed by internationally recognized animal expert, Linda Tellington-Jones, this method based on cooperation and respect offers a positive approach to training. It can improve focus, athletic skills, increase willingness and ability to perform and learn. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between animals and humans through increased understanding and more effective communication.

There is a need for trained Therapy Dogs in our rural area! Do you think you and your dog would make a good Therapy Dog Team? Do you want to learn what it takes to become a team? Pat will give you information on the training and requirements needed. She will explain the difference between Therapy Dogs, Companion Animals, and Service Dogs. As an added bonus, Pat will also give you information on the requirements needed to become a Canine Good Citizen!  This class is for dog owners only, you will not need to bring your pet to this class! Registration deadline is March 14.