WELCOME TO THERAPY DOG!
What is a Therapy Dog?
Therapy Dogs are special dogs that enjoy human engagement and bring smiles, comfort, and joy to people in places that need it most. Every Great Therapy Dog handlers volunteer their time with their own dogs by their side. These places include schools, children’s hospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, library reading programs, assisted living facilities, and more.
Therapy dogs have but ONE job….to bring smiles and comfort to someone who is in need.
What is in involved in the training program?
Our Therapy Dog training curriculum is designed to build confidence and capability so that therapy teams can provide safe, meaningful, and impactful experiences wherever they serve.
Our program has four components:
Training
Understanding Dog Behavior
Client Interaction Skills
Teamwork
If you are interested in learning more, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!
PUP NOTE!
This is NOT a beginners class, it is expected your dog has a good foundation of obedience and is calm in public
Can you answer YES! to all these questions?
My dog is 18 months old or older?
I am able to control my dog
My dog does not jump, lick or bark at strangers
My dog is able to be around other dogs
My dog listens to me even in distracting environments
*While it is our goal to make Therapy Dog work a reality for everyone not all dogs are cut out for this type of work. Dog who are over exicited, jump, lick people, and bark for attention are NOT ready for our program.