Generalizing skills and behaviors in a variety of different environments
Impulse control and emotional regulation
Proofing your dog’s ability to settle for long periods of time in crowded, noisy environments
Teaching your dog to focus on you instead of their environment or other distractions
Loose leash walking in crowded and tight spaces
Introducing your dog to various medical equipment and teaching your dog to navigate interactions with people using them
Getting your dog to feel comfortable with being touched everywhere and by multiple people at once
$200 for a 4-week session
Evenings and Weekends, Days and Times Vary
Accepts a friendly stranger
Sits politely for petting
Allows handling and light grooming
Walks on a loose leash in tight spaces
Reliable sit, down, stay, and come
Calm around other dogs
Shows impulse control, does not jump, does not grab food
Dog responds to the handler before the environment
Handler shows calm and consistent control
Demonstrates a stable working relationship together
Handler is able to read and advocate for their dog and end interactions when necessary
Friendly and social with new people
Calm around noise, movement, and medical equipment
Comfortable being touched anywhere
Non-reactive to other dogs and distractions
Stable and predictable in new environments
Therapy dogs play a vital role in providing affection, comfort, and emotional support to people in assisted living homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, and hospice facilities.
any of our clients with a Gingr account are welcome to reserve a spot through the Gingr site or submit a request to join our Therapy Dog Training course:
Below is a comprehensive list of expectations your dog will be required to meet to pass their Therapy Dog Test. Everything on the list will be targeted and worked on during the classes.
Foundational Obedience
Skills We Work On:
Therapy Dog Training
Generalizing skills and behaviors in a variety of different environments
Impulse control and emotional regulation
Proofing your dog’s ability to settle for long periods of time in crowded, noisy environments
Teaching your dog to focus on you instead of their environment or other distractions
Loose leash walking in crowded and tight spaces
Introducing your dog to various medical equipment and teaching your dog to navigate interactions with people using them
Getting your dog to feel comfortable with being touched everywhere and by multiple people at onceTemperament Requirements
Therapy Dog Test
Therapy Dog Training
Therapy dogs play a vital role in providing affection, comfort, and emotional support to people in assisted living homes, hospitals, schools, libraries, and hospice facilities.
Skills We Work On:
$200 for a 4-week session
Evenings and Weekends
Days and Times Vary
Therapy-Specific Skills
Team Requirements
Health and Grooming
Join the Waitlist
any of our clients with a Gingr account are welcome to submit a request to join our Therapy Dog Training course:
Therapy Dog Test
Below is a comprehensive list of expectations your dog will be required to meet to pass their Therapy Dog Test. Everything on the list will be targeted and worked on during the classes.
Temperament Requirements
Friendly and social with new peopleCalm around noise, movement, and medical equipmentComfortable being touched anywhereNon-reactive to other dogs and distractionsStable and predictable in new environmentsFoundational Obedience
Accepts a friendly stranger
Sits politely for petting
Allows handling and light grooming
Walks on a loose leash in tight spaces
Reliable sit, down, stay, and come
Calm around other dogs
Shows impulse control, does not jump, does not grab foodTherapy-Specific Skills
Neutral around wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, IV poles and other mobility devices and medical equipment
Calm in crowded and emotional environments
Able to settle quietly for long periods of time
Approaches people gently and waits for permission
Handles multiple people reaching at once
Comfortable with crying, shouting, and confused behavior
Ignored dropped items like pills, tissues, food, etc.
Maintains focus on the handler despite distractionsHealth and Grooming
Dog is up to date on all required vaccinations
Cleaned, brushed, odor-free, and nails trimmed
Free of parasites and skin conditionsTeam Requirements
Dog responds to the handler before the environment
Handler shows calm and consistent control
Demonstrates a stable working relationship together
Handler is able to read and advocate for their dog and end interactions when necessary
Neutral around wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, IV poles and other mobility devices and medical equipment
Calm in crowded and emotional environments
Able to settle quietly for long periods of time
Approaches people gently and waits for permission
Handles multiple people reaching at once
Comfortable with crying, shouting, and confused behavior
Ignored dropped items like pills, tissues, food, etc.
Maintains focus on the handler despite distractions
Dog is up to date on all required vaccinations
Cleaned, brushed, odor-free, and nails trimmed
Free of parasites and skin conditions
