Training Requirements for a Therapy Dog
Of course, you’ll want to attend basic training classes followed by more specialized classes for therapy dog certification. It’s never too early to begin proper socialization skills with the future certification in mind. Here’s a list of the requirements for certification….
1. Accepting A Friendly Stranger | Accepts a stranger’s approach |
2. Sitting Politely For Petting | Will sit calmly while petted |
3. Appearance And Grooming | Dog will be brushed |
4. Out For A Walk | Can walk on a loose leash |
5. Walking Through A Crowd | Stays steady when walking through a crowd |
6. Sit And Down/Stay | Responds to commands, can be left 20 feet |
7. Coming When Called | Will come from 10 feet away |
8. Reaction To Another Dog | Will stay calm around other dogs |
9. Reaction To Distractions | Is calm with distractions and different types of people |
10. Supervised Separation | Hand the leash to a stranger, leave for 3 minutes |
11. Say Hello | Will Greet Someone When Directed |
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