Spice, hanging out with her autistic buddy after a long days workPawsitive directions (Cont'd)
Spice, hanging out with her autistic buddy after a long days work
Responsibility, empathy, sharing, and patience are principles of the canine program. In addition, Pawsitive Directions supports the daily focus of the Cognitive Living Skills Program. These highlighted topics include problem recognition and problem solving, consequential thinking, fact consideration, and decision-making.
Community participation is stressed in the canine program. Veterinarians, animal health technicians, dog groomers, and dog breeders from around the province participate in the delivery of the material covered in Phase 1. Representatives of the pharmaceutical and pet food industries address the group, as do other trainers and animal behaviourists. Volunteers from local dog clubs, agility clubs, and animal welfare organizations are also welcome visitors.