Much of the preparing your pooch for therapy work can be done by you. Socialization is key. Expose your dog to all kinds of different settings, noises, surfaces and people. Taking them to places like Home Depot, Home Goods, or others permitted in your area, are great places for this. You pet may experience automatic doors, shopping carts, friendly strangers, etc.

Dog training classes are another good way to prepare for a future as a therapy dog. These classes should all be done using only positive reinforcement. These dog training facilities listed below have therapy dog courses or are aware of our organization and can guide you in therapy dog preparation.