Suncheon City Trains 'Companion Animal Mediator' Managers

Recruiting First 30 Applicants by the 1st of Next Month

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do announced on the 20th that it will start training "Pet-Assisted Activity Managers" to create a culture where people and companion animals coexist.

Pet-Assisted Activity Managers, presented as a promising profession in the 4th Industrial Revolution era, are volunteers who bring happiness and comfort to people facing psychological difficulties together with trained therapy dogs.

They help animals and humans achieve emotional and psychological stability and promote physical functions through companion animals, enabling various positive stimuli.

The training course consists of therapy dog training and manager education to handle therapy dogs. After completing the course and passing the evaluation, participants can obtain the Pet-Assisted Activity Manager certification.

Applications are open for 30 people on a first-come, first-served basis until the 1st of next month. From the 11th of next month until August 22, classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 6 PM to 9 PM at the College of Education lecture rooms at Suncheon National University, combining theory and practice.

Suncheon citizens wishing to enroll can apply by visiting the Animal Resources Division at the Suncheon Agricultural Technology Center or by mail or email.

A Suncheon city official stated, "Through this training, we will nurture Pet-Assisted Activity Managers and hire certified individuals as instructors to conduct therapy activities at schools and social welfare facilities. We aim to build a mature companion culture to make the city a happy place for both people and animals."

For more detailed information about the training, please check the announcement on the Suncheon city website or contact the Animal Resources Division of Suncheon City.

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