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Therapy Dog Training
A therapy dog is a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas, and to people with learning difficulties. Therapy dogs are NOT Service dogs. In order to be a recognized therapy dog, you must join any one of the organizations that offer certifications. We are happy to discuss the pros and cons of each organization with you. The individual organizations will determine the criteria that you
Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds. The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament. A good therapy dog must be friendly, patient, confident, gentle, and at ease in all situations. Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted and handled, sometimes clumsily.
A therapy dog’s primary job is to allow unfamiliar people to make physical contact with it and to enjoy that contact. Children in particular enjoy hugging animals; adults usually enjoy simply petting the dog. The dog might need to be lifted onto, or climb onto an individual’s lap or bed and sit or lie comfortably there. Many dogs contribute to the visiting experience by performing small tricks for their audience or by playing carefully structured games. In hospice environments, therapy dogs can play a role in palliative care by reducing death anxiety.
The primary training for therapy dogs is exceptional obedience. We will recommend you focus on training obedience up to and through our CGC Advanced/Urban criteria. This will prepare you for the obedience that you will encounter in any of the organizations tests. As with all of our obedience programs, your program can be tailored to your specific needs.
Emotional Support Dog Training
Emotional support dogs are not entitled to public access, nor are they allowed to accompany you in the cabin of most airliners any longer. There are certain provisions for them so that your landlord, who may otherwise not permit dogs, must allow you to have an emotional support dog.
We will be happy to write a letter regarding training for anyone who has completed our Fabulous Fido or Dream Dog Obedience Programs.
Become a Dog Trainer!
Earn an income while indulging your passion for dogs! Cherie Flores has been mentoring aspiring trainers reach their dreams for many years. Learn at your own pace and join our exclusive community where we support eachother and always strive for excellence. All of our mentors have many years of experience in the field, and are willing to work with you to achieve your goals.