We are very excited to be able to host on-site therapy animal training at SOUL Harbour Ranch

June-October 2023, w/ certified professional dog trainer LuAnne Smith of Loose Leash Academy dog training.

We will be hosting 3 sessions geared towards therapy work: 5/27-7/15/23, 7/22-9/2/23 and 9/9-10/21/23. 

The 1st class of each session will be an evaluation to determine eligibility for that session.

The last class will include a visit to a Barrington area retirement facility with mock testing. 

Animals must have basic obedience skills (sit, down, stay, heel), be good w/other animals and be comfortable being pet/hugged.

We will prepare teams to understand the skills and aptitude testing that is necessary to pass the

 Pet Partners testing and join our SOUL Harbour Ranch Therapy Animal Program. *no guarantee of passing

Interested in joining us with your own well-mannered animal? CONTACT US!

*Made possible thanks to a $21,000 multi-year grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation

Click on the BACF logo below to find out more about our 2023 Therapy Animal Initiative to increase the number of our registered PP therapy animal teams.

Current registered Pet Partners teams that volunteer with SOUL Harbour Ranch are invited to participate at all sessions.