Therapy Dog Prep School

Our fun but serious 6-week course includes activities which will prepare both you and your dog for involvement with animal-assisted therapy programs. This class is not designed to certify teams but rather to give both handler and dog the tools to become effective therapy teams and to be better prepared for tests conducted by the various programs. We spend time in each class in helping you identify the best therapy program for your needs then guide you in this process.

Our Classes Include the Following

• Instruction and practice with successful therapy dog commands.
  
• Discussion of techniques for effective interaction between visiting teams and patients.
  
• Distribution of a Directory of current therapy dog programs in San Diego County.
• Fascinating insights into the learning abilities of canines and how to augment this learning process.
• Identifying scarf for your dog and a certificate award of class completion.
• Assistance in helping you identify the most appropriate therapy dog program for your interests.
• Guest appearances by experienced therapy dog handlers to assist in role playing, share personal experiences, and facilitate hands-on visits with residents.