Is your dog a candidate for work as a Therapy Dog?
Minimum Requirements:
At least one year of age
NOT on a Raw Meat Diet
Healthy, up-to-date on vaccinations
A good candidate must:
Have excellent manners and have on-leash obedience training
Be under control and well-behaved
Be able to work around other dogs and be free of dog-to-dog aggression
Be social with people, enjoy being touched, have a stable temperament, and be free of fear and aggression
Remain calm in new situations and with distractions
Candidates for therapy dog work undergo a test session and three evaluation visits with a TDV tester/evaluator.
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