On June 22, Positively Best Friends Dog Training in Edgecomb hosted a certification evaluation conducted by Steve Seekins and Naomi Howe of Therapy Dog International.

All 15 dog and handler teams successfully completed the hour long evaluation, including 12 teams of Positively Best Friends students and instructors. This was the first evaluation hosted by Positively Best Friends and we are very pleased with how the evaluation was conducted and the wonderful outcome.  

After completing membership paperwork, the new certified pet therapy teams will be ready to head out to many different locations including hospitals, nursing homes, libraries and schools.  

The primary objective of the pet therapy team is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with the patients. This is done in a way that increases emotional well-being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people.  

Positively Best Friends, Route 27, Edgecomb is Midcoast Maine’s premier dog training facility providing instruction in family dog skills, competitive obedience, agility, canine nosework and herding in a relaxed, comfortable, supportive and friendly atmosphere.

For more information about all the great learning opportunities available, please visit us at www.positivelybestfriends.com.