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How to make my dog a therapy dog?

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Not all dogs are suitable for therapy work; however, most people who put in the time and training necessary with their dogs, are able to pass the TOP test the first time. Share-A-Pet TOP Testers are trained and registered to administer the TOP test to you and to make suggestions in areas where you and your dog may need to improve if you do not pass the test the first time. 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

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

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