Pet Therapy Volunteers
Certify your dog to be a Therapy Dog!
If
you are interested in "certifying" your
dog to be an Animal Assisted Therapy Dog
it is recommended but not required, that
you do the following:
1. Your
dog must pass the Canine Good Citizen
Test.
Contact
the American Kennel Club or Therapy
Dogs International at 973.252.9800
or Delta Society 425.226.7357 or 425.226.7557
National
Certification for Pet Therapy Certification
for Individual work.
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Animal Volunteers by Mary R. Burch (Author)
The Canine Good Citizen
Test is designed to ensure that a dog can be
a respected member of the community and facility
because it is well trained and well mannered.
This means that your dog is suitable for community
visits.
2. Provide
up to date information regarding your dog.
Shot Record
Health Certificate
Copy of Vets License
3. It is recommended
that you have insurance. You can obtain this
information from Therapy Dogs International
at the above number.
Alternative
Solutions in Long Term Care provide resources
and services for Health Care Professionals and Care
Givers. Recreation Therapists, Activity Directors,
Social Workers, Creative Arts Specialists, and other
health care workers utilize this site to obtain
information and purchase products for use in nursing
homes and long term care facilities. Products and
resources include sensory stimulation products,
relaxation videos, party supplies, care plans, activity
calendars,
and more. For additional resources visit our associate
site the Therapeutic Recreation Directory at www.recreationtherapy.com.
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