Pet-Assisted Therapy

Canine Life Coach

Dog Talk LLC

A Training and Wellness Sanctuary for Dogs and their Humans!

Awareness, Education, Relationship, Well-Being

What is Pet-Assisted Therapy?

New England Pet Partners, Inc. (NEPP) is a non-profit organization, bringing people and pets together to enhance well-being and education with pet-assisted therapy. NEPP is a core regional support center, with many experienced, registered pet-therapy-teams. To learn more …

NEPP was founded by Maureen and Gary Ross, in collaboration with a dedicated group of volunteers in 2005. Maureen is the founder of

Dog Talk Training and Wellness LLC, Daily Doga and Sharing our Pets.

Registered Therapy Teams participate in a variety of programs including private practice, hospitals, prisons, rehab, nursing (care) facilities, schools and libraries (reading and educational programs).

PAT can facilitate recovery and rehabilitation for children, groups and families with transitional, emotional and physical challenges. It provides opportunities for motivational, educational and/or recreational benefits to enhance a person's well-being. To learn more ...

Pet-assisted therapy can become an integral part of treatment planning for counselors, physical and occupational therapists and practitioners.

Our group classes or private coaching provide a focused approach for potential registered therapy teams with Pet Partners Headquarters and Reading Education Assistance Dogs.

How to become a pet partner Please Read before calling about Pet Assisted Therapy

Steps to become a READ Team

Note: Dogs must be at least 1-year old before taking a team evaluation with Pet Partners Programs.

You must have completed the Online Pet Partner Team Handler’s Course (click).

If you have a young dog, under a year, consider joining Level 1 - Beginnings.

Pet-Therapy Team Classes must be prepaid and registered through Dog Talk Training and Wellness.

Payment and checks should be made to Dog Talk LLC.

Payment is available by Check | Pay Pal | MC / VISA / DISC | Fax 603-635-7441

No discounts can be applied via Pay Pal. We accept MC / VISA / DISCOVER

By mail: Dog Talk LLC, 24 Tenney Road, Pelham, NH 03076

We cannot guarantee hands-on Pet Partner Team Training Workshops until we have 4-registered participants, so we strongly suggest that if you are eager to begin, go Pet Partners and take the Online Course and/or search for a Workshop in your area. Once you have completed one of these, you are more than welcome to attend a Team Evaluation at New England Pet Partners, Inc. (Same Location - Pelham, NH).

There are no refunds for this class. Read our Registration Policy.

Volunteer teams give effortlessly and feel enriched while

working in collaboration with patients and staff.

Helping one person may not change the world,

But it will change it for that person.

Pet-Assisted Therapy Team Training Workshops are announced at Events or e-newspaws

We have no scheduled hands-on Pet Partner Handler Workshops at this time …

Please refer to the online course

For Team Evaluation Dates, visit New England Pet Partners, Inc.

Group or private coaching is available for pet assisted therapy training. All group classes integrate training necessary to pass Pet Partner Team Evaluations. There is no “guarantee” that you will pass a Team Evaluation. It requires commitment, team effort and focused practice.