Pawsitive Works • Animal Assisted Activities • Pet Partners Team Training • Karen Schumacher • Bonners Ferry, Idaho • 208-946-3883

Therapy Dog Program       Based on the Delta Society's Pet Partner Program                 News and Events       Happenings in Boundary and Bonner County, Idaho                 Preparing for Therapy Dog Certification       Your dog should know and follow basic "good manners"                 Training Your Future Therapy Dog       Start with a solid grasp of the basics and build on your success                 Links       Essential sources of knowledge and favorite sites               fargodigital         Home     Welcome to PAWSITIVE WORKS!! We are a Volunteer Organization dedicated to providing others with the healing benefits of animal assisted activities. Our primary goal utilizes certified therapy dogs to visit organizations, facilities, individuals and communities that will benefit from the education of what we do or from our volunteer efforts. Therapy Pets The use of your dog as a Pet Partner is an ideal goal for many dog owners that see the benefits of visiting sick, elderly and challenged individuals. Karen has many years experience as both an evaluator and therapy pet partner. She is a professional dog trainer, and is the co-author of the book Therapy Pets - The Animal-Human Healing Partnership published by Prometheus Books. She would love to help you and your dog become Pet Partners! Our volunteer efforts include Nursing Homes Schools (canine reading programs!!) Hospice Hospitals Physical Rehabilitation Counseling and Family Intervention Programs Community Crisis Assistance Equally as important but a different goal for Pawsitive Works is a rehabilitation program that will address the emotional and educational needs of youth struggling with behavioral challenges.