NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans announces that PetTech, of Carlsbad, Calif., recently completed an extensive training program on the NEADS campus in Princeton, Mass., where 20 participants received in-depth training from certified instructor Thom Somes, the Pet Safety Guy.Somes' background in the medical field for more than 30 years inspired him to help others "improve the quality of pet's lives, one pet owner at a time." He encourages pet owners and pet care professionals to learn pet first aid and is an advocate for adopting pets from animal shelters and rescue groups.
The Pet Tech PetSaver(TM) Program encompasses CPR and first aid training, while the PetTech Instructor training is a comprehensive, three-day interactive program. Instructors learn the necessary skills and teaching methods to properly train pet owners in first aid and care. This course includes competent training in the identification and evaluation of the signs and symptoms a pet may develop and the appropriate actions to be taken for proper emergency medical treatment.
PetTech has an international network of certified instructors who are skilled at delivering rich, hands-on programs for first aid and dental care, senior pet care, and the PetSaver Program.
"We are thrilled to host the Pet Tech Pet Saver and PetTech instructor training here at the NEADS campus in Princeton, Mass.," says Sheila O'Brien, chief executive officer of NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans. "The Pet Tech classes are well-recognized among our constituents as high-quality programs that ultimately help our staff and clients to come to the aid of injured or senior pets, and after all, one of NEADS' major concerns is the health and safely of our canine partners, so sharing this knowledge helps everyone."
ABOUT NEADS
NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans (http://www.neads.org) is entering its 33rd year of providing highly trained canines to help human partners regain a measure of independence and mobility. Programs include:
. Canines for Combat Veterans
. Halter Dogs
. Service Dogs
. Balance Dogs
. Ministry Dogs
. Service Dogs for the Classroom and Therapy
. Social Dogs
. Specialty Dogs
CONTACT:
John Moon, jmoon@neads.org
NEADS/Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans
978-422-9064
978-422-3330
http://www.neads.org
