Obviously there are many loving dogs in the world.
Certified therapy dog requirements.
After achieving a cgc certification your next step will be to contact an organization to acquire your pet s pet therapy certification.
Basic testing for dogs.
In 2012 therapy dog international registered approximately 24 750 dog handler teams for therapy work.
Others require hands on testing to put your dog through their paces.
Most of the tests are designed to test dogs specifically because the majority of therapy pets are dogs.
Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds.
Akc therapy dog titles can be earned by dogs who have been certified by akc recognized therapy dog organizations and have performed the required number of visits.
One of the top requirements for therapy dog certification is that the dog enjoys being around people.
Nope they love being around people.
Though the exact requirements of each test varies most of them require the same skills demonstrated in some way.
The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament.
A certified therapy dog must be friendly patient confident gentle and at ease in all situations.
In some cases you can apply online.
Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted cuddled and handled sometimes clumsily by unfamiliar people and to enjoy that contact.
There is a minimum age of one year.
The basic skills test usually tests your dog s basic obedience skills.