PAWS TO FREEDOM
Assistance Dog Team Training

Teaching People with Disabilities
to train their own Assistance Dogs
by Building Peaceable Partnerships to Independence

Why there is a need for…

Sharing Freely...Assistance Dog Education Presentations

Every day an Assistance Dog Team is denied access somewhere. This is an all too common situation that can easily be remedied by educating individuals and businesses in our communities. There are laws that stipulate the accommodation for access in public spaces and buildings. It is however, necessary for people to know and understand the laws in order for the laws to do what they are intended to do, which is to provide for equal access for those persons who have Service Animals. Who better to help you understand than an actual Assistance Dog Team?

While many people are aware of Guide Dogs, we are frequently asked questions which tell us that many people are not aware of the other services that working canines may provide for the partners of various disabilities. It is also quite common for people to distract an assistance dog from it's work, unintentionally. We believe that education is the key. We are willing to share our story, provide assistance dog information and help you to understand the laws all with a faun learning style. Because memorizing the laws is not enough, understanding why laws exist is a bridge building experience toward equal access for everyone!

What We Share ?

Terms, History
The Laws and How they apply to you
Training, Certification Info
A Day in the Life of an Assistance Dog Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Dealing with Dog Fears & Allergies
Assistance Dog Etiquette, Greetings
A Word About Disabilities
Resource Information Provided

We teach you what you
NEED to know
And answer the questions that you
WANT to know.

Contact us today to
Schedule Your Presentation

How We Present

Sharing Freely...Assistance Dog Presentations are NOT a lecture! This information is presented through factual story-telling, interactive dialogue, opportunities throughout to ask questions and get answers, task and training demonstrations and role-playing.

You'll learn, laugh and maybe even cry as you are touched in a very special way. Your experience at "Sharing Freely" will be memorable.

Every single presentation ends with a special gift.

You will never be the same after this learning experience!

Who Benefits?
Everyone in our communities benefits from equal access and acceptance. So those who will be interested in our presentations are EVERYONE such as..

Schools
Government
Businesses
Disability Services
Youth Groups
Senior Groups
Community Centers
Families
Persons with Disabilities
Healthcare Providers
Neighborhood Associations
Church Groups
Organizations

Everyone…

Including YOU!

What Others Are Saying?

"I learned so much, thank you! I have a much deeper understanding and respect for Assistance Dog Teams. Now I understand there IS a law!"

"You gave us facts with warmth and humor. It was a great combination. Thanks again and I love you!"

"I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation and was so impressed with Freely. I loved the examples and role-playing. I'll never forget last night!"

"I'm a dog lover and a therapist and there is so much I didn't know about Assistance Dogs. Everyone needs to hear this! Thank you!"

What will you have to say
After learning about Assistance Dogs?

About Mara and Freely

Mara has done public speaking in the community for over five years. She has experience in the educational field and uses her knowledge and experience in creative and fun ways. Mara deals with multiple disabilities on a daily basis and has owner-trained Freely with the help of an experienced Assistance Dog Trainer. Together they deliver a phenomenally important message that you don't want to miss!

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For Information about Mara's other
Presentation, read about
A Golden Passage