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111 people are interested
Chicagoland: Help veterans and shelter pets - Pets for Vets is seeking experienced trainers
ORGANIZATION: Pets for Vets, Inc.
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111 people are interested
Pets for Vets rescues, trains and matches shelter animals with veterans with PTSD and TBI who could benefit from having a custom trained working animal.
Desired Requirements:
Formal education in animal training
Hold current certification(s)
Active professional membership(s)
Relevant hands-on assessment, training and teaching experience
Proficient with task training
Employs markers
Ability to work with diverse populations
Knowledge of the Military
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About Pets for Vets, Inc.
Location:
P. O. Box 10860, Wilmington, NC 28404, US
Mission Statement
Pets for Vets enriches the lives of Veterans by creating a Super Bond with custom trained working animals.
Description
Pets for Vets selects shelter animals for each veteran to match his or her personality. Professional animal trainers rehabilitate the shelter dogs using positive reinforcement and teach the dogs foundational behaviors and skills to fit into the Veteran's lifestyle. Training can include desensitization to wheelchairs or crutches and recognizing and reacting to panic or anxiety disorder behaviors. Each pet will be spayed or neutered, healthy, up to date on vaccinations and micro-chipped. Each veteran-pet match is provided with all of the necessary equipment to start their new life together. This program is provided at no cost to the Veteran.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6642 W Wyandot DrPalos Heights, IL 60463
DATE POSTED
December 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Animal Care / Handling
- Animal Therapy
- Veteran Care
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- varies