How do i make my dog a therapy dog?

When you're ready to apply for an AKC Therapy Dog title, just complete this AKC Therapy Dog Title Application and mail to the AKC address shown on the application with a $20 recording fee. To earn an AKC Therapy Dog™ title, you and your dog must: Be certified/registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization. read more

At the Alliance of Therapy dogs, the process is as follows: Step 1: A therapy dog must be a friendly dog. Any mix or breed can be trained to provide comfort and affection to people in hospitals, retirement homes, schools, mental health institutions, airports, and many other settings. Dogs must be at least one year old to become a therapy dog. 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