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Volunteering with your dog is a fun and rewarding way to give back to your community by helping others.
This advanced training course will help you and your dog partner become a Bow Wow Therapy Dog team. Therapy Dog teams visit hospitals, schools, nursing homes, libraries, and a variety of other environments where the calming presence of a well-trained and friendly dog reduces stress and brings joy.
After successfully completing this course, you will be eligible to enroll for a Bow Wow Therapy Dog Evaluation.
During the 6 session course, you will learn how to and be given an opportunity to practice the following therapy dog handling skills:
Age of Dog: 1 year and older
Prior Training Required: Your dog must be able to follow your direction and perform the following cues in a new environment before enrolling.
If your dog cannot meet these criteria, please enroll in Dog Manners 1, Dog Manners 2, or the Canine Good Citizen course first. Therapy dogs need to be well-mannered and under control when working in new environments.
The Temperament of the Ideal Therapy Dog: Therapy dogs must enjoy meeting people of all ages, races, and sizes. They must enjoy petting and hugging by strangers. Therapy dogs must be able to focus on you when other dogs are nearby.