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T.L.C.'s VIPs visiting pet program
T.L.C. volunteers are visiting senior centers and shut ins with their pets. Pets in this program must be very docile and current on all shots, or an approved shelter animal may be taken on visits.
Photos below taken in February 2005 at K-9 Guardians where VIP dogs completed the Canine Good Citizen program and received their certificates.
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Gary Tippett of K-9 Guardians tests each VIP dog in 10 areas:1. Accept a friendly stranger
2. Sit politely for petting
3. Appearance & grooming
4. Out for a walk (walking on a loose leash)
5. Walk through a crowd
6. Sit and down on command/staying in place
7. Come when called
8. Reaction to another dog
9. Reactions to distractions
10. Supervised separation
Photo courtesy of Kathy Przybyla
Photo courtesy of Kathy Przybyla
Photo courtesy of Kathy Przybyla
Photo courtesy of Kathy Przybyla
Photo courtesy of Kathy Przybyla
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Judy Kunkle proudly displays the certificate earned by Stinky, one of TLC's permanent residents.
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
And now, time for the cake!
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Squirt, Stinky, Megan Belle and Bernie get the first slices.
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
Photo courtesy of Janine Carter
The graduating classFront row L to R: Judy Kunkle & Stinky, Carolyn Panzer & Peanut, Claire Conrath & Bernie
Back row L to R: Ann Marie Phaneuf & Jack, Kathy Pryzybyla & Pal, Geri Pajkos & Megan Belle, Annie Coleman & Squirt, Mary Pat Morjada & Happy, Chris Pieczonka and Stasha