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Therapy Dog Training & Testing Resources
General Information
order to qualify for therapy dog work. If you choose to pursue basic skills classes with
your dog, we strongly recommend you train with a professional dog trainer who utilizes
only positive reinforcement techniques. Training your dog (any dog, not just a potential
therapy dog) with punishment and negative reinforcement will damage the relationship
between you and your dog and can lead to mistrust and unpredictability.
Therapy dogs are not tested through Compassionate Canines, Inc. However, several
members of Compassionate Canines are testers for Therapy Dogs, Incorporated, a
non-profit organization based in Cheyenne, Wyoming that registers more than 12,000
dogs each year. Therapy Dogs, Incorporated testers are volunteers who test and observe
dogs in their own communities using the test and observation guidelines provided by
Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. Once dogs successfully complete the Therapy Dogs,
Incorporated test and required observations, they may submit the appropriate paperwork
(provided by the tester) for registration with Therapy Dogs, Inc. Once a handler-dog team
are registered with Therapy Dogs, Incorporated, they are eligible for liability insurance
through a third party that works directly with Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. For complete
details, please visit Therapy Dogs, Incorporated's website and click on "how to become a
member".
Looking for a Therapy Dog Class or Private Trainer?
The following individuals and training facilities offer training:
Clever K9s - 2000 Crooks Avenue - Kaukauna, WI - 920-766-9597
Canine Clicker College, LLC - Molly Johnson, BS, KPA CTP - Neenah, WI - 920-716-1890
Is My Dog Ready? Am I Ready?
Please visit What is a Therapy Dog? for complete information.
What Does the Therapy Dogs, Incorporated Test Include?
Please carefully read through the Therapy Dogs, Inc. test so you are aware of the
requirements prior to scheduling a test and required observations.
How Do I Schedule a Therapy Dogs, Inc. Test?
If you are interested in testing and potentially getting your dog registered through
Therapy Dogs, Incorporated (as described above), please visit Therapy Dogs, Inc. and click
on "How to become a Member". Scroll to the end of the page and search for a tester by
state. You will be shown a list of Therapy Dogs, Inc. testers by city. Select the tester that
is closest to you geographically and contact the person through e-mail or by phone (this
information is contained on the Therapy Dogs, Inc. website).
My Dog and I Passed Our Therapy Dogs, Incorporated Test &
Observations. Now What?
Congratulations! Once you receive your membership information and card from Therapy
Dogs, Incorporated, you're ready to begin visiting. Compassionate Canines offers a
mentoring program allowing you and your therapy dog to shadow an experienced therapy
dog team. Though mentoring is not necessary, it can alleviate any stress and anxiety you
may be feeling as you begin your visits.
Many volunteer opportunities exist for you and your therapy dog. Visit Meetings and
Calendar of Events and click on the calendar icon to review upcoming volunteer
activities. We can also provide guidance and information on other visiting options -
contact us for details. We will provide numerous opportunities in the Fox Valley
community for you and your therapy dog that match your skills and interests. And don't
forget....Compassionate Canines volunteers meet regularly for support, education, and
networking. Join us, won't you?
General Information
order to qualify for therapy dog work. If you choose to pursue basic skills classes with
your dog, we strongly recommend you train with a professional dog trainer who utilizes
only positive reinforcement techniques. Training your dog (any dog, not just a potential
therapy dog) with punishment and negative reinforcement will damage the relationship
between you and your dog and can lead to mistrust and unpredictability.
Therapy dogs are not tested through Compassionate Canines, Inc. However, several
members of Compassionate Canines are testers for Therapy Dogs, Incorporated, a
non-profit organization based in Cheyenne, Wyoming that registers more than 12,000
dogs each year. Therapy Dogs, Incorporated testers are volunteers who test and observe
dogs in their own communities using the test and observation guidelines provided by
Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. Once dogs successfully complete the Therapy Dogs,
Incorporated test and required observations, they may submit the appropriate paperwork
(provided by the tester) for registration with Therapy Dogs, Inc. Once a handler-dog team
are registered with Therapy Dogs, Incorporated, they are eligible for liability insurance
through a third party that works directly with Therapy Dogs, Incorporated. For complete
details, please visit Therapy Dogs, Incorporated's website and click on "how to become a
member".
Looking for a Therapy Dog Class or Private Trainer?
The following individuals and training facilities offer training:
Clever K9s - 2000 Crooks Avenue - Kaukauna, WI - 920-766-9597
Canine Clicker College, LLC - Molly Johnson, BS, KPA CTP - Neenah, WI - 920-716-1890
Is My Dog Ready? Am I Ready?
Please visit What is a Therapy Dog? for complete information.
What Does the Therapy Dogs, Incorporated Test Include?
Please carefully read through the Therapy Dogs, Inc. test so you are aware of the
requirements prior to scheduling a test and required observations.
How Do I Schedule a Therapy Dogs, Inc. Test?
If you are interested in testing and potentially getting your dog registered through
Therapy Dogs, Incorporated (as described above), please visit Therapy Dogs, Inc. and click
on "How to become a Member". Scroll to the end of the page and search for a tester by
state. You will be shown a list of Therapy Dogs, Inc. testers by city. Select the tester that
is closest to you geographically and contact the person through e-mail or by phone (this
information is contained on the Therapy Dogs, Inc. website).
My Dog and I Passed Our Therapy Dogs, Incorporated Test &
Observations. Now What?
Congratulations! Once you receive your membership information and card from Therapy
Dogs, Incorporated, you're ready to begin visiting. Compassionate Canines offers a
mentoring program allowing you and your therapy dog to shadow an experienced therapy
dog team. Though mentoring is not necessary, it can alleviate any stress and anxiety you
may be feeling as you begin your visits.
Many volunteer opportunities exist for you and your therapy dog. Visit Meetings and
Calendar of Events and click on the calendar icon to review upcoming volunteer
activities. We can also provide guidance and information on other visiting options -
contact us for details. We will provide numerous opportunities in the Fox Valley
community for you and your therapy dog that match your skills and interests. And don't
forget....Compassionate Canines volunteers meet regularly for support, education, and
networking. Join us, won't you?
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