Tammy Moore Webboard User Reg: 01-14-2010
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I was thinking of going over the personality traits and training of a Therapy Dog, or Animal Assisted Therapy Dog. The benefits of having a Therapy Dog on site. As well as sharing Drifty Dog stories. That can't possibly take an hour, can it??
--Kel (and Drift the Magnificent)
All good topics of discussion, Kelly. Have an outline so you’re not jumping all around from nerves. Many people think that because they have a good dog, that dog could be a Therapy Dog, explain why this isn't always the case. Think of all scenarios that a Therapy Dog could encounter. Explain your role as handler, what you watch for, signs of stress in dogs.
The power point is a great tool, or like Betty said, have lots of visuals. Make a scrapbook of Drift at work. If you have time left, explain the difference between Therapy and Service dogs, we all know this can add days to any conversation.
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"Plan on speaking about 40-45 minutes - leave 15-20 minutes for Q&A. And if you get out 5 minutes early, everyone will like an extra break!
Write a good outline ahead of time - something that will cue you when your mind goes blank."
Also, you might want to rehearse for your timing .... and when you speak, speak to two folks in the back of the room. (You can alternate between them so you don't get "fixated" and not move your eyes).
Two hints I was given once that helped me a lot ....
Good suggestions from everyone. I used to have to give a presentation on a weekly basis to 30-40 people (mostly ones I had never met). I actually grew to enjoy it, because I was talking about something that I knew well and that I enjoyed talking about.
An outline is crucial, IMO.
You might want to start out with a brief history of therapy dogs, just to fill a little time.
Practice at least once in front of a mirror, and once or twice with an 'audience', like your husband.
Practicing outloud will give you an idea of how frequently you inject the dreaded 'ummm' into your presentation,
and will help you to eliminate it.
I like the idea of using a short Leerburg video to show marker training also.
And while you're at it you can teach the entire group about how to properly interact with dogs they don't know...
Kelly! You will be great!! (thank God it's not me....where's the wine...glug, glug)
I would focus (if I could after downing the case of wine ) on the work you do with Drift and demonstrate how you trained her and what she is capable of. If possible pick people from the audience to demonstrate with ....thats right put them in the OMG I have to stand up in front of these people state of mind...really takes the pressure off of you.
Your work with Drift is your passion...in all honesty; you can't go wrong and remember you know more than your audience; they will be learning not judging........GLUG!
Kelly you will do just fine. Everyone has great suggestions. A trick some one once taught me...
Tell them what you are going to tell them...i.e. This morning ladies and gentlemen I am going to tell you about Drift and his wonderful therapy dog program.
The body of your presentation...What Drift Does...Why he does it so well, etc., etc.
Summation...i.e., we just spent time discussing why this program is so important, etc.
Questions...
If you break it up into small chunks it is less overwhelming. Good luck, you'll be great.
Dear Kelly: the best speakers I have ever heard were those that spoke from their heart. Speak from your heart, it will all work out fine. When we speak from the heart the passion we have can be passed on to others.
All the suggestions are great you have received. It is good to break it down into sections like you were told. I also highlight each main point so if I loose my place or forget what I am saying, I restate those points as review as I find my place again.
what day is this happening, let me know and I will be praying for you. I understand the nervousness..been there. Sharon
I found an overhead, slide or PowerPoint page was generally worth about 3 minutes of speaking time. So for a 30 minute talk, I'd do 10 slides. It always worked out pretty closely.
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