Can my dog be a therapy dog?

A dog trained to provide comfort and affection to people in a facility setting. Therapy dogs are NOT Service Dogs, which are trained to provide a specific service for a person with special needs. Science has shown us how beneficial therapy dogs can be. read more

Once you and your dog have passed all requirements and become a therapy team through your chosen organization, you can begin visiting facilities. Locations may include hospitals, nursing homes, schools, children's homes and more. read more

To earn the AKC Therapy Dog title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria: Perform a minimum of 50 visits with Therapy Dogs United, Inc. The dog must be registered or listed with AKC. All dogs are eligible to earn the AKC Therapy Dog title, including purebreds and mixed breeds. read more