Tips For Becoming A Therapy Dog Team.


The ideal therapy dog is one that is well- trained, well-socialized and truly loves people. Any breed of dog, large or small, can take on the role of a therapy dog. Therapy dogs must also meet specific health requirements (up to date on current vaccinations, routine heartworm and flea prevention, clean bill of health from a veteri- narian). Check with your local dog obedi-


ence/training club for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program. The certifica- tion will show that your dog is socialized, friendly and has adequate basic training. The CGC certification is often a prerequi- site for many therapy dog programs. Research official animal-assisted ther-


apy organizations. Keep in mind that each animal-assisted therapy organization is a little different. Learn about the groups and find out which ones seem to be the best fit for you and your dog.


Alliance of Therapy Dogs TherapyDogs.com Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program PetPartners.org Therapy Dogs International (TDI) TDI-Dog.org A therapy dog is not a service dog. Service dogs are dogs trained to perform specific tasks to help a person who has a disability. Therapy dogs earning the AKC Therapy Dog title do not have the same special access as service dogs. It is unethical to attempt to pass off a therapy dog as a service dog for purposes such as flying on a plane or being admitted to a restaurant. Source: AKC.org - AKC Therapy Dog Program.


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