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Apply for a Dog
2007 Applicant Orientation:


Applicant Orientation takes place at our Training Center in Dripping Springs, near Austin (Map to our location). The day will include:
Topic Presenter
Welcome THSD Founder & President, Sheri Soltes
How We Train THSD Training Director, Becky McClintock
A Tour of our Facility  
Your First Training Session Hands on training session with Trainers
Getting Involved - Fundraising THSD Development Specialist Melinda Biggs
Getting Involved - Volunteering THSD Volunteer Coordinator Debbie Randall
Your Interview We find out more about you and your needs.
The Role of the Family THSD In-Home Trainer Susan Ramsbottom
Flying Solo, People who live alone and their challenges THSD In-Home Trainer Susan Ramsbottom

A few things to note:
1. Adult family members are encouraged to attend.
2. We can not accommodate children, so please make other arrangements for them for the day.
3. We will provide lunch.
4. Clothing - wear comfortable clothing for the country. E.g. Sneakers, jeans.
5. After you attend Applicant Orientation, we will contact you by letter to let you know whether you have been accepted into the training program.

Please contact Debbie Randall at Debbie@servicedogs.org to register for one of the two Application Orientations. Sheri will provide you with directions to the Training Campus and a list of nearby lodging if you plan to spend the night.

You can also let Sheri know if you will need an interpreter.

We look forward to welcoming you at Applicant Orientation.