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KETCHUM VISITING OPPORTUNITIES
 


 
Reading Tails
Elementary School's Reading Program
 
Contact: 
Linda Peterson
 
 
Requirements:
 
  • TDInc registered dogs
  • Current on TDInc membership and all documentation, vaccination and health exam requirements



  

St. Luke's - Wood River

 

Contact: 

Any Ada County Tester/Observer on this site's Contact Us  page.

 

Tester/Observers travel to Ketchum, from the Boise area, once a year to test and observe

dogs for registration over a three day event. The testing and observations are for anyone wanting

to be registered, not just those wanting to volunteer at Wood River.

 

You are always welcome to attend any test in the Boise area. Dog friendly hotels are available.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Only TDInc registered dogs permitted
  • Handler needs to be at least 18 years old
  • Annual TB test
  • Background check, paid for by the hospital

 

Additional Training:

 

  • Teams are required to attend an extensive pass/fail training
  • Training is held once a year, generally in the early summer

 



Do you know of other pet therapy opportunities in Ketchum? Send the info to me!