 | | Development of a program mission statement, goals, and objectives,
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 | | Development of program policies and procedures,
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 | | Addressing insurance and managing risk,
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 | | Establishing timeline for program development,
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 | | Educating staff and volunteers (initial and ongoing),
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 | | Assessing and evaluating potential therapy dogs and their handlers |
| | (initial and ongoing),
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 | | Guiding volunteers through therapy dog registration,
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 | | Establishing and conducting comprehensive dog & handler training |
| | programs (Canine Comfort University),
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 | | Developing volunteer and staff training materials,
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 | | Conducting public education sessions to generate excitement and |
| | interest in your program,
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 | | Assistance in developing beneficial community partnerships,
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 | | Assistance with public relations, marketing, and community outreach |
| | to help spread the word about your new therapy dog program,
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 | | And much, much more!
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