MO-KAN PET PARTNER EVALUATION POLICIES
EVALUATOR’S MISSION STATEMENT
Mo-Kan Pet Partner Evaluators will adhere to and promote Delta Society policies, guidelines, and standards. We will strive to energize and inspire others by upholding high standards for ourselves and the teams we evaluate. Evaluators will demonstrate integrity and a courteous spirit while conducting evaluations, participating in therapy visits, interacting with other members and those we serve, including clients, facility personnel, and the general public.
EVALUATION GUIDELINES
1. New handlers must take the Delta Pet Partner Training or Delta Home Study before evaluating. The Pet Partner Training is highly recommended.
2. Cats and intact animals are required to be scheduled as the last evaluation of the day. Females in season must wear a covering and be the final evaluation of the day.
3. A team approach will be utilized in the evaluation. The evaluator may seek/receive input from co-evaluators, expert assistants, and/or other experienced Pet Partner volunteers in attendance. The evaluators have the ultimate responsibility and accountability for the evaluation.
4. Evaluators who are familiar with an animal must not evaluate the animal. The evaluator is considered “familiar” with the animal if the animal has become habituated enough to the evaluator such that the animal’s behavior is influenced, positively or negatively. Another evaluator will perform the hands on portion of the evaluation. Evaluators should not evaluate close friends and family members.
5. Each evaluation schedule will be distributed by the Evaluation Coordinator no later than a week before each evaluation. The scheduled teams’ evaluation times, volunteers, and evaluators will be listed on the schedule. All scheduling requests should be directed to the Evaluation Coordinator.
6. The evaluation period begins when a handler steps out of the car when arriving at the evaluation location and ends when the handler returns to their car.
7. Teams should arrive not more than 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Location and directions are located on the top of the evaluation registration form.
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