I have been involved in pet assisted therapy for about 30 years and have been a Tester/Observer with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Incorporated almost since their beginning.  It is a wonderful organization, one of the 3 nationally recognized groups in the United States.  There are many opportunities for therapy volunteering.  Please contact me if you have questions about therapy dogs, or would like to have your dog tested.

What is Pet Assisted Therapy?  What makes a good therapy dog.
The process to become a therapy team.  Places that therapy dogs visit. Therapy Dog vs. Service Dog.

The importance of obedience training.
Important commands. Recognizing stress in the visiting dog.  Zoonotic Diseases. Vaccinations.

Your responsibilities as a volunteer.  Presenting the dog to the patient.  Interacting with patients HIPPA,
Infection Control.

Everything you wanted to know about Pet Assisted Therapy but were afraid to ask!  This class is for the handler.  No dogs please.   * Completion of this class does not guarantee your dog becoming a therapy dog. You and your dog must make an appointment to begin the testing process.   There is no charge for this class. No Class scheduled at this time.

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