Upcoming events

  • Paws in the Park

    • April 28, 2019
    • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    Register

    The 21st Annual Paws in the Park dog walk and festival is a signature special event of the Montgomery County Humane Society, held in partnership with the City. One of the largest dog walks in the DC area, it raises funds to help homeless and abandoned animals throughout Montgomery County.

    The fun-filled afternoon includes a 1-mile walk for dogs and people, pet games, prizes, demos, rescue groups, a “flealess” market with pet-friendly vendors, food, music and more.

    Fun for the whole family, Paws in the Park helps hundreds of animals awaiting their forever homes. Proceeds support MCHS’s life-saving programs that protect and care for unwanted, abandoned and abused animals – everything from dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, to reptiles, birds and others. Contributions make a difference in the animals’ lives as well as assist the people who love them. Programs include veterinary care, off-site adoption events, animal rescue, pet retention and pet bereavement workshops, foster homes, humane education, behavior advice, affordable spay/neuter, and a network of approximately 200 partnering rescue groups.


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  • Dover Days Pet Parade

    • May 04, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Dover, Delaware

    Calling All Animal Lovers!
    The 86th Annual Dover Days Festival proudly invites you to join us with your animal companion during the 2019 Dover Days Pet Parade Sponsored by the Delmarva Region of National Capital Therapy Dogs, INC! Within the Dover Days Parade, animal lovers and their animal companions stroll through the parade route as a group to emphasize the importance of the companionship and the love we share for our animals. Registration is open to the public through EventBrite.com
    Pets and their owners must be in line on Smith Street by 9am.  The Parade will step off at 9:30am and concludes near the Delaware Archives Building on Legislative Mall.  No return transportation is provided.  Parking is not permitted on Smith Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue, or Hazel Road.  Please just do one entry for each pet that will be walking the parade.  Please note that we do not accept floats and carts and golf carts.  Please call Kent County Tourism at 302-734-4888, Parade Coordinator for more information and to obtain a general form for the parade.   All pets, their owners and additional types of pet related entries will be placed together for safety purposes. This is a registration and no cost is associated with this registration.  
    We hope you can join us for a great morning of fun and don't forget to visit the more than 300 craft, product and food vendors and shops throughout Downtown Dover, as well as all of the activities planned to celebrate the First State Capital's history.  This year's Dover Days theme is Dover's History and Heritage - feel free to dress in costumes to reflect the theme or any other theme that you and your pet pal(s) enjoy!

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  • Handler's Class (Baltimore, MD)

    • June 01, 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Broadmead, 13801 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    Register
    Note:  If session you're interested in is full, please consider putting your name on the waiting list.  Then we can notify you if additional openings or class dates become available.

    This one day intensive training class for prospective therapy animal handlers is taught by NCTD instructors. The class features lecture and PowerPoint presentations, class discussion, role play, demonstration, and videos. It will cover topics such as therapy animal team registration requirements, different health care settings and populations, visiting tips and techniques, and managing stress and difficult situations.

    NCTD sponsors the Handler's Class in the Baltimore-Washington area approximately four times each year. Early registration is appreciated.

    The fee for this course includes a resource guide which will be distributed at the class.

    Additional Notes:

    • A copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification is required
    • Sorry, no pets allowed at this class
    • Dress comfortably
    • Light refreshments and/or lunch will be provided, depending on class times
    • A minimum of 5 people are required to offer this training. Class size is limited to 10 people.
    • Registrations are accepted up to one week before class is held
    • Monies must be received prior to attending class
    • The training facilities are accessible for those with disabilities. If you have any special needs, please advise NCTD ahead of time.
    • Financial assistance may be available; individuals requesting assistance should write a letter to the NCTD Board for review. Forward letters with your training/screening application.
    • All fees are non-refundable
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  • Therapy Dog Training Class (Baltimore, MD)

    • June 08, 2019
    • July 13, 2019
    • 6 sessions
    • Broadmead, 13801 York Road, Cockeysville, MD 21030
    Register

    This class is for potential volunteers and their pets who would like to prepare for therapy work.

    Class Goals:

    • Get to know more about NCTD
    • Meet other NCTD volunteers, and learn from their visiting experiences
    • Become prepared for therapy visits
    • Get your pet exposed to hospital equipment
    • Improve control and communication with your pet
    • Practice team reaction to distractions
    • Practice with successful therapy animals
    • ... and much more!

    Prerequisites:

    • Dog must be at least 9 months old at start of class
    • A copy of a current rabies vaccination must be provided by the first day of class
    • Dogs must currently have reliable basic obedience skills:
      • Sit, Down, Stay on command
      • Walk on loose leash (no pulling handler, or dragging behind)
    • Dogs must have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test sponsored by the American Kennel Club
    • Dogs may be pre-evaluated on the first day of class. If a dog does not pass the pre-evaluation, course costs will be refunded.

    Attendance Requirement:

    • Teams must attend 5 out of 6 classes to be eligible for evaluation
    • The sixth class is generally a "mall visit" to practice visiting skills in a public setting
    • Please do not sign up for a set of classes if you cannot commit to the schedule
    The 6th class (mall visit) may be a different day, time, and location from the other classes.

     All fees are non-refundable.
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  • Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)

    • June 23, 2019
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Villages at Rockville, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
    Register
    Note:  If session you're interested in is full, please consider putting your name on the waiting list.  Then we can notify you if additional openings or class dates become available.

    This one day intensive training class for prospective therapy animal handlers is taught by NCTD instructors. The class features lecture and PowerPoint presentations, class discussion, role play, demonstration, and videos. It will cover topics such as therapy animal team registration requirements, different health care settings and populations, visiting tips and techniques, and managing stress and difficult situations.

    NCTD sponsors the Handler's Class in the Baltimore-Washington area approximately four times each year. Early registration is appreciated.

    The fee for this course includes a resource guide which will be distributed at the class.

    Additional Notes:

    • A copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification is required
    • Sorry, no pets allowed at this class
    • Dress comfortably
    • Light refreshments and/or lunch will be provided, depending on class times
    • A minimum of 5 people are required to offer this training. Class size is limited to 10 people.
    • Registrations are accepted up to one week before class is held
    • Monies must be received prior to attending class
    • The training facilities are accessible for those with disabilities. If you have any special needs, please advise NCTD ahead of time.
    • Financial assistance may be available; individuals requesting assistance should write a letter to the NCTD Board for review. Forward letters with your training/screening application.
    • All fees are non-refundable
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  • Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)

    • July 02, 2019
    • August 04, 2019
    • 6 sessions
    • Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm, 506 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    Register

    This class is for potential volunteers and their pets who would like to prepare for therapy work.

    Class Goals:

    • Get to know more about NCTD
    • Meet other NCTD volunteers, and learn from their visiting experiences
    • Become prepared for therapy visits
    • Get your pet exposed to hospital equipment
    • Improve control and communication with your pet
    • Practice team reaction to distractions
    • Practice with successful therapy animals
    • ... and much more!

    Prerequisites:

    • Dog must be at least 9 months old at start of class
    • A copy of a current rabies vaccination must be provided by the first day of class
    • Dogs must currently have reliable basic obedience skills:
      • Sit, Down, Stay on command
      • Walk on loose leash (no pulling handler, or dragging behind)
    • Dogs must have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test sponsored by the American Kennel Club
    • Dogs may be pre-evaluated on the first day of class. If a dog does not pass the pre-evaluation, course costs will be refunded.

    Attendance Requirement:

    • Teams must attend 5 out of 6 classes to be eligible for evaluation
    • The sixth class is generally a "mall visit" to practice visiting skills in a public setting
    • Please do not sign up for a set of classes if you cannot commit to the schedule
    The 6th class (mall visit) may be a different day, time, and location from the other classes.

     All fees are non-refundable.
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  • Evaluation (Baltimore, MD)

    • July 20, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Owings Mills Fire Department, 10401 Owings Mills Blvd., Owings Mills, MD 21117
    Register

    This is the evaluation event for new therapy dog teams that have completed both the NCTD Handler's Class and the 6-week Therapy Dog Training Class.

    Information regarding your assigned 20-minute evaluation period, paperwork required, items to bring, etc. will be provided separately.

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  • Evaluations (Rockville, MD)

    • August 11, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • The Villages of Rockville, 9701 Veirs Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
    Register

    This is the evaluation event for new therapy dog teams that have completed both the NCTD Handler's Class and the 6-week Therapy Dog Training Class.

    Information regarding your assigned 20-minute evaluation period, paperwork required, items to bring, etc. will be provided separately.

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  • Handler's Class (Columbia, MD)

    • September 21, 2019
    • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
    Register
    Note:  If session you're interested in is full, please consider putting your name on the waiting list.  Then we can notify you if additional openings or class dates become available.

    This one day intensive training class for prospective therapy animal handlers is taught by NCTD instructors. The class features lecture and PowerPoint presentations, class discussion, role play, demonstration, and videos. It will cover topics such as therapy animal team registration requirements, different health care settings and populations, visiting tips and techniques, and managing stress and difficult situations.

    NCTD sponsors the Handler's Class in the Baltimore-Washington area approximately four times each year. Early registration is appreciated.

    The fee for this course includes a resource guide which will be distributed at the class.

    Additional Notes:

    • A copy of your dog's current rabies certificate and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification is required
    • Sorry, no pets allowed at this class
    • Dress comfortably
    • Light refreshments and/or lunch will be provided, depending on class times
    • A minimum of 5 people are required to offer this training. Class size is limited to 10 people.
    • Registrations are accepted up to one week before class is held
    • Monies must be received prior to attending class
    • The training facilities are accessible for those with disabilities. If you have any special needs, please advise NCTD ahead of time.
    • Financial assistance may be available; individuals requesting assistance should write a letter to the NCTD Board for review. Forward letters with your training/screening application.
    • All fees are non-refundable
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  • Therapy Dog Training Class (Columbia, MD)

    • October 05, 2019
    • November 09, 2019
    • 6 sessions
    • Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
    Register

    This class is for potential volunteers and their pets who would like to prepare for therapy work.

    Class Goals:

    • Get to know more about NCTD
    • Meet other NCTD volunteers, and learn from their visiting experiences
    • Become prepared for therapy visits
    • Get your pet exposed to hospital equipment
    • Improve control and communication with your pet
    • Practice team reaction to distractions
    • Practice with successful therapy animals
    • ... and much more!

    Prerequisites:

    • Dog must be at least 9 months old at start of class
    • A copy of a current rabies vaccination must be provided by the first day of class
    • Dogs must currently have reliable basic obedience skills:
      • Sit, Down, Stay on command
      • Walk on loose leash (no pulling handler, or dragging behind)
    • Dogs must have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test sponsored by the American Kennel Club
    • Dogs may be pre-evaluated on the first day of class. If a dog does not pass the pre-evaluation, course costs will be refunded.

    Attendance Requirement:

    • Teams must attend 5 out of 6 classes to be eligible for evaluation
    • The sixth class is generally a "mall visit" to practice visiting skills in a public setting
    • Please do not sign up for a set of classes if you cannot commit to the schedule
    The 6th class (mall visit) may be a different day, time, and location from the other classes.

     All fees are non-refundable.
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  • Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)

    • October 26, 2019
    • 9:30 AM - 12:15 PM
    • The Village at Rockville, 1st floor classroom, 9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
    Register

    Board members are asked to submit their reports by e-mail on the Wednesday prior to the meeting.

    When registering please indicate if you will be attending in person or calling in.

    Call in information will be distributed prior to the meeting.

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  • Evaluation (Columbia, MD)

    • November 16, 2019
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Owen Brown Community Center, 6800 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
    Register

    This is the evaluation event for new therapy dog teams that have completed both the NCTD Handler's Class and the 6-week Therapy Dog Training Class.

    Information regarding your assigned 20-minute evaluation period, paperwork required, items to bring, etc. will be provided separately.

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Past events

April 13, 2019 Evaluations (Rockville, MD)
March 07, 2019 Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)
February 23, 2019 Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)
February 02, 2019 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
November 03, 2018 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Columbia, MD)
October 27, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
September 25, 2018 Therapy Dog Training Class (Columbia, MD)
September 08, 2018 Handler's Class (Columbia, MD)
August 11, 2018 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Rockville, MD)
July 28, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
June 26, 2018 Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)
June 23, 2018 Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)
May 19, 2018 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Baltimore, MD)
April 28, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
April 14, 2018 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Rockville, MD)
March 31, 2018 Therapy Dog Training Class (Baltimore, MD)
March 24, 2018 Handler's Class (Baltimore, MD)
February 28, 2018 Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)
February 17, 2018 Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)
January 20, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
November 18, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Columbia, MD)
October 28, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting (Rockville, MD)
September 26, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Delaware)
September 16, 2017 Therapy Dog Training Class (Columbia, MD)
September 09, 2017 Handler's Class (Columbia, MD)
August 19, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Rockville, MD)
August 08, 2017 Therapy Dog Training Class (Delaware)
August 01, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Delaware)
July 22, 2017 Board Meeting (Rockville, MD)
July 05, 2017 Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)
July 01, 2017 Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)
May 13, 2017 Suzanne Clothier Seminar
April 22, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Rockville, MD)
March 01, 2017 Therapy Dog Training Class (Gaithersburg, MD)
February 25, 2017 Handler's Class (Rockville, MD)
February 11, 2017 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Rockville, MD)
December 08, 2016 Pause for Paws
November 12, 2016 Therapy Dog Team Evaluation (Columbia, MD)
November 03, 2016 American University Student De-Stressing Day
October 22, 2016 Therapy Dog Training Class - Mall Visit (Columbia, MD)
September 17, 2016 Therapy Dog Training Class (Columbia, MD)
September 10, 2016 Handler's Class (Columbia, MD)
May 07, 2016 Risë VanFleet Seminar

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