Canine Inspired Readers Training

Become a CIC Reading Team!

In our mission to support the community and do good with our dogs, we invite you to join our Canine Inspired Readers Training! Canine Inspired Readers Training is open to all CIC therapy dog training class graduates. 

Things reading dogs need to be able to do to be successful:

  • Calm and able to settle for extended periods (30–60 minutes)

  • Friendly and social without demanding attention, a paw or head on a students lap is great, but knocking the book over, licking the student, or “being silly” can be too much

  • Resilient to mild surprises or unexpected noises, no barking/vocalizing as it can be very interruptive to struggling readers

  • Patient with children of varying ages and abilities, typical ages are K - 6th grade, meaning students may be as young as 5

  • Comfortable being touched appropriately by children in ways that may be different than regular CIC sessions (prolonged touching, twirling of the fur, etc)

Volunteer teams who complete Canine Inspired Readers Training will be added to our volunteer list to support future read to dogs events.

Schedule

Saturday August 1, 8 & 15th from 1-2pm

or

Friday August 14, 21 & 28th from 5:30-6:30pm

Location

2300 Myrtle Ave, St. Paul, MN 55114

Suite 220

Investment

$150

In need of financial assistance? We believe in our team and want to support you! Scholarships are available. Click here to apply!

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Important information for dog training classes:

  • Click here to review CIC’s Participant Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form.

  • For puppy class:

    Puppies of all ages will need to have started their DA2PP (or equivalent) vaccine series before beginning class, ideally 7 days prior to the first day of class. We strongly encourage you to discuss other vaccines with your veterinarian, including but not limited to, Bordetella, Leptospirosis, and Canine Influenza before starting class.

    Puppies 16 weeks and older are required to have their Bordetella and Rabies vaccine.

    For all other training classes:

    Dogs 16 weeks of age and older are required to have their DA2PP(or equivalent), Bordetella, and rabies. We strongly encourage discussing other vaccinations with your veterinarian, including but not limited to leptospirosis, canine influenza, lyme.

    Proof of vaccinations are not required to be submitted before the start of class, however CIC may request records at anytime.

    Dogs completing Therapy Dog training are required to complete an Annual Health form, click to view all required veterinary items.

  • Training class participants may receive a full or partial refund if they are no longer able to

    participate in class. Refund requests must be made via email to Taylor at taylor@canineinspiredchange.org.

    Request received prior to the first day of class:

    • 7 or more days: Full refund of enrollment fee; or transfer payment to future class

    • 6 - 3 days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $25; or transfer payment to future class

    • 2 or less days: Partial refund of enrollment fee minus $50; or transfer payment to future class

    • Withdrawal after class session has started: Transfer payment to future class

    Training teams that are unable to complete a training class due to trainer recommendation may receive a full refund based on trainer and CIC staff discretion.

  • Each training class will have different recommendations for training tools, treats, and equipment. CIC will reach out to you about 1 week before the start of your class with more information and what to expect. If you did not receive this email, check your spam folder.

  • We offer financial assistance for both private training and training classes. Scholarships are available to help cover part or all of your training. Click here to apply!

  • Puppy Class:

    In order to graduate as an AKC STAR Puppy, students may not miss any classes.

    Foundational Skills:

    Students cannot miss more than 1 class session in order to move into Therapy Dog training class.

    Therapy Dog Training:

    Attendance at the first and final class sessions are mandatory. You will not bring your dog to the first session. Evaluations will be held on the final day of class. In order to be eligible for evaluation participants can miss no more than 1 class session. Anyone who wishes to volunteer as a CIC therapy dog team must be present with their dog throughout training.

    With all dog training classes, we recommend selecting a class in which you can attend all classes. Dogs (and humans!) best learn through consistency.