Pet Partners Team Evaluations
Once the handler completes Pet Partners Handler Course, then he/she schedules a team evaluation. Handlers learn all about the evaluation in the course, but basically it consists of two parts:
- The skills test which evaluates basic manners and socialization of the team.
- The aptitude test which further evaluates the team by exposing them to roll play and experiences the team may encounter on a visit.
ElderPet strongly recommends that if your prospective therapy animal is a dog, that you and your pet take a basic obedience or CGC class before signing up for an evaluation. ( If you took the on-line course, please review the information under the Therapy Animal Program tab.)
Current Pet Partners must take the Team Evaluation every 2 years.
Pet Partners has supplied an excellent handout of reminders for teams before taking the evaluation which is helpful for first timers as well as renewals. This can be found on their website, but, for your convenience, a copy is provided here. Evaluation Reminders
Evaluation Schedule and Other Information
Please register with the Pet Partners Volunteer Center to secure your slot(s) for renewals, second pet, second handler, and those who have completed the Pet Partners In Person or On-Line Handler Course.
Evaluation Volunteers Always Welcome
If you have taken the on-line or in person course, or are thinking about it, volunteering for an evaluation is an excellent way to see if you and your pet are ready to be a Pet Partners team. The evaluation requires people to role play through prescribed scenarios.
If you are interested in volunteering as part of the crowd for an evaluation, please contact Marsha Barden. (bardenm096@gmail.com)
2025 Fall Evaluation Dates
Below are the dates for the fall evaluations to be held at the Durham Public Library, Durham, NH. Once you have registered with Pet Partners, you will receive an email from one of our evaluators with a form attached that should be down loaded and filled out. It then must be returned via email........either as a pdf attachment or photo. Please return that form promptly so that we may know more about you and your pet and assign an appointment time. Once the evaluation is full, or no later than 2 weeks before the scheduled evaluation, you will be emailed an appointment time.
Travel Directions to Durham Public Library
Saturday, September 6, 2025 - Posted on Pet Partners Calendar
Saturday, October 18, 2025 - Not yet posted.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 - Not yet posted.
Saturday December 13, 2025 - Not yet posted.
~If these dates and times are not convenient, please search the calendar in the Courses and Events link on the Volunteer Center of the Pet Partners website and check on other evaluations in New England by state. ~