Most often in a therapy situation, people just want a dog that sits next to them and lets itself be pet. In short, therapy dog candidates are naturally calm, friendly, and affectionate to strangers. They are also well-trained in basic obedience, and easily adaptable to novel noises, places, smells, and equipment. Most therapy dog organizations also require that dogs be healthy and well-groomed, with regular health and wellness check-ups.
Training a therapy dog can lead to new experiences for both dog and owner. Keehn recommends joining a national or local therapy chapter that holds social events. That way, both you and your dog make friends. She also emphasizes that therapy dog work is as good for the person as it is for the dog. Still, she cautions that while the handler and the dog are working together, sometimes handlers must play unforeseen roles.
Be prepared as the therapy dog handler to connect to the client. It may be helpful to take a cognitive dog training course. Other good advice for handlers includes mentoring with another handler who knows how to train a therapy dog. Refer to a reputable trainer for additional background or experience. At the very least, Keehn says, most therapy dog organizations have printed material or websites that you can read in preparation.
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Where do therapy dogs work? Therapy dogs in schools Therapy dogs often go to schools to help children with their reading skills. Therapy dogs in nursing homes and hospitals When people go to live nursing homes, many are no longer able to have pets.
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Therapy dogs may be trained by just about anyone, but must meet set standards to be dog certification and registration and actively participate in the program. They are usually handled by their owners, but in some cases of Animal Assisted Therapy, the therapy dog may be handled by a trained professional. Despite thorough training, registration and the therapeutic benefits therapy dogs provide, they do not have the same jobs or legal designation as service dogs.
While some institutions offer therapy dogs access on a case-by-case for the benefit of patients, guests, customers, or clientele, the handlers or owners of therapy dogs do not have the same rights to be accompanied by these dogs in places where pets are not permitted.
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