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	Therapy Dogs International, Inc.
		The dog must be tested around medical equipment (such as a wheelchair, crutches, cane, walker, or other devices which would ordinarily be found in a facility) to judge the dog’s reactions to common health care equipment.
		This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations, such as the dropping of a large book or a jogger running in front of the dog.
		It is important that during the testing the potential therapy dog and the children are not in direct contact.
	www.tdi-dog.org /tditesting.html (985 words)

	Therapy dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Therapy Dog refers to a dog trained to provide affection and comfort to people in hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, mental institutions, schools, and stressful situations such as disaster areas.
		The concept of a therapy dog is often attributed to Elaine Smith, an American who worked as a registered nurse for a time in England.
		Therapy dogs do not provide direct assistance, do not have legal rights to travel everywhere, and must be invited by institutions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Therapy_dog (485 words)

	Therapy Dog Class
		The focus of this class is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment.
		Dogs and cats must be 1 year old and must have lived with the owner for at least 6 months at the time of evaluation.
		Therapy Dog Class participants will be given the opportunity to choose a time slot in class.
	www.dogtrainingraleighnc.net /therapydog.htm (985 words)

	Therapy Dog Page
		During the duration of one class, we recruit her to handle each of our dogs, one at a time, in heel position, on a loose lead, and approaching and leaving from the rear of the dog.
		The dog owners assistance is of course needed, but this exercise allows the dogs a non threatening introduction to the sound and motion of the chair, as well as being exposed for the full length of a class to a new object.
		The exception would be a dog who snaps, growls or bites of course, this dog would prove unfit for this work, and not be allowed to complete the course.
	www.doglogic.com /therapy.htm (2358 words)

	Dog Play: Find a Group to Join or Visit
		Our therapy dog volunteers and their own dogs attend special classes where they are trained to participate in pet therapy programs as hospitals and nursing homes in the Laurel, MD area.
		Welcome Waggers Therapy Dogs, organized in 1992, is a non profit group of volunteers and their owner-handled dogs that visits nursing homes, including Alzheimer patients, senior citizen retirement centers, the mental health unit of a hospital, and Hospice patients in Benton and Linn Counties, Oregon.
		Therapy ARC is a 501 (co) (3) non-profit organization offering training to individuals and their animals in animal assisted therapy and activities.
	www.dog-play.com /join.html (8542 words)

	THERAPY DOG
		The dog must be tested around medical equipment, such as a wheelchair, cane, walker, or other devices to judge the dog’s reaction to common health care equipment.
		Your dog must be one year old to become a certified therapy dog.
		It is important that you and your dog working as a team, find an activity that is rewarding for you and the community.
	www.glnewfclub.org /therapy_dog.htm (1096 words)

	Therapy Dog Brings Canine Love to the Elderly, Infirm and Institutionalized
		The sight of our dogs, the touch of their soft coats, the canine way of leaning in for just one more pat or two — it awakens in the residents fond memories of pets they've had, of ones they've had to leave behind.
		We have the best Therapy Dog program in the county due to all the volunteers who work so well with their canine partners and fellow team members in the giving spirit all year round.
		Therapy Dogs don't HAVE to wear a costume and should never be uncomfortable with any get-up you place upon them, but if they're to partake in our holiday visits they neither should be nervous around dogs looking momentarily slightly un-canine.
	www.slodog.org /dog_therapy (2251 words)

	Therapy Dog Job Description
		You dog should be leash trained, show absolutely no indications of biting people or other dogs, keep all four feet on the ground unless invited to do otherwise, and demonstrate a reasonable level of control even in stimulating situations.
		Therapy dogs first and foremost must be controllable, it is important that your dog respect the personal space of other people and dogs.
		The folks we are visiting have fond memories of all different sorts of dogs, by bringing a variety of dog types to visit we appeal to all of these memories.
	www.pawswithpatience.com /tdjobdescription.htm (437 words)

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		Dog must be one year of age at the start of the course and be living with the handler for at least six months.
		Dog must be wearing an up to date license and rabies tag.
		Much of the success has to do with the dog's instincts too but Darby is just a 14 mo. old Golden and without a Therapy dog Training class, he would not have been ready to do this work for a few more years..until he is less excitable.
	www.delightfuldogs.net /classes/Therapy_Dog_Training.htm (386 words)

	DEFINITION OF A THERAPY DOG (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Therapy Dogs are registered, certified dogs that visit people in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and other institutions in an effort to lift spirits.
		Therapy Dogs and their handlers share the dogs' unconditional love with the people they visit.
		Therapy Dogs can enter any facility that allows therapy animals on their premises.
	www.therapydogsgltd.org /gl00001.htm (129 words)

	Dog-Play: Visiting Pets and Animal Assisted Therapy
		For example, the preferred use for the term "Animal Assisted Therapy" is for formal treatment programs, usually involving one particular animal and handler assigned to one particular client.
		The most commonly used term for a dog visiting in residential care facilities is "therapy dog," but I prefer "visiting dog" when the visit is general, with no specific plan for a specific individual.
		The term "visiting dog" avoids bothering those for whom "therapy" has a narrow and technical sense, and yet it is easily understood.
	www.dogplay.com /Activities/Therapy/therapy.html (882 words)

	Therapy Dogs International, Inc.
		Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed.
		To belong to Therapy Dogs International, Inc., all dogs must be tested and evaluated by a Certified TDI Evaluator.
		A dog must be a minimum of one (1) year of age and have a sound temperament.
	www.tdi-dog.org (254 words)

	Therapy Dog Page
		As a member of and Evaluator for Therapy Dogs International, I find that there are many wonderful people in the community willing to volunteer their pet dogs in Nursing Homes, Hospitals and Community Adult Care Centers.
		Dogs who display excitement in this exercise require more drilling in groups before being allowed to work in a group setting.
		dog is present in a therapy group, therefor a responsible owner must be aware of the reaction of their dog to others, and know if it is necessary to do therapy sessions alone with their dog.
	www.doglogic.com /therapy.html (2307 words)

	Therapy Dogs - Therapy Dog Testing
		Therapy Dog Testing is done to ensure that your dog is well-mannered and under control.
		Obedience - Dogs 8 months and older must pass at least 3 of the obedience exercises in order to be able to participate in training classes at the Fidos facility.
		Therapy Dog testing is usually done in the spring and fall.
	www.fidosforfreedom.org /therapy-dogs/td-testing.php (475 words)

	Therapy dog training
		This class is for novice handlers and/or animals who would like to prepare for therapy work.
		Dog must be at least 9 months of age to start class, some exceptions apply please give me a call.
		Lori is a certified dog obedience and behavioral instructor, AKC ; canine good citizen evaluator, and a certified Bright and Beautiful therapy dog evaluator.
	www.loristherapytraining.com /schedule.html (119 words)

	Apply to the Dog Visitation Program, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		To participate in the Dog Visitation Program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, you must be at least 21 years old, your dog must be at least one year old and must pass a behavioral evaluation given by Cincinnati Children's.
		Behavioral evaluations for dogs take place only once a year so you may have to wait before your dog can be evaluated.
		Unfortunately, because the training program for new volunteer dog / handler teams is rather extensive, we have had to limit the number of times in a year that new dog / handler teams are admitted to the program.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /give/volunteer/dog/default.htm (306 words)

	How To Love Your Dog - Therapy Dog Photo Album
		To be a Therapy Dog your dog must have an excellent temperament.
		Every dog is born with the ability to do a particular job.
		This is the ultimate dog book -- a thrilling combination of natural history and the true tales of canine heroes who were just doing their jobs.
	www.kidsanddogs.bravepages.com /therapyphotos.html (306 words)

	Therapy Dog
		Volunteering to do Therapy Dog work with your canine companion can be very rewarding for both of you.
		Therapy Dogs are required to have an excellent temperament, solid basic obedience, and be able to handle being in strange places with strange people who will be petting and handling them in ways they may not be accustomed to.
		You, as the handler, are required to be proactive with your dog in all situations, working together as a team.
	gooddog-training.com /_wsn/page6.html (347 words)

	Therapy Dogs Seem to Boost Health of Sick and Lonely
		Summary "Therapy dogs" are visiting people in hospitals and shelters where they do everything from lift spirits to assist with physical therapy.
		Bo is one of a growing number of "therapy dogs" visiting people in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health centers, and shelters, where they do everything from lift spirits to assist with physical therapy.
		Noticing that the Dog Star rises and sets with the sun in summer, the Romans thought the bright star boosted the heat of the sun, producing the hottest time of the year.
	news.nationalgeographic.com /news/2002/08/0808_020808_therapydogs.html (906 words)

	Dog Play: Great activities you can do with your dog
		Some of these activities are classed as "working dog" activities, but are also done on a recreational basis, or as a public service.
		When they enjoy their dog they are motivated to work through problems, to solve them instead of giving up on the dog.
		Dog Play is the service mark that identifies the source and character of the information published here and elsewhere.
	www.dog-play.com (553 words)

	St. John Ambulance Canada - Therapy Dog Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Therapy Dog Program takes a volunteer and their dog into organizations on a weekly basis.
		The Therapy Dog Program is an officially recognized program conducted by St. John.
		The St. John Ambulance Therapy Dog Program assesses each dog's temperament to ensure their suitability for the program.
	www.sja.ca /english/volunteer/therapy_dog_program/index.asp (408 words)

	Therapy Dog Training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The handling required of therapy dog differs from traditional obedience is several ways because you dog is working in close proximity to vulnerable people.
		You need to be able to communicate with your dog while not interrupting the conversational flow with the person you are visiting.
		This course is required for participation in Therapy Dog Visiting Skills.
	www.petjunctiononline.com /html/therapy.html (220 words)

	Therapy Dog Training Classes in Connecticut sponsored by Tails of Joy, Inc., Animal Assisted Therapy Group, CT
		Therapy Dog Classes are eight weeks long and are offered in multiple locations.
		Therapy Dog Class Level I introduces skills that you and your dog as a “therapy team” need for successful Animal Assisted Activity visits.
		Therapy Dog Class Level II builds on the skills learned in the first level class with higher levels of distraction.
	www.tailsofjoy.org /pages/class.htm (704 words)

	What is a therapy dog?
		They are specially trained or in the case of "Alert" dogs show an ability to alert an individual of the onset of a seizure.
		Therapy Dogs and other therapy animals are family pets that are trained and registered or certified through therapy organizations.
		Therapy animals are used in a variety of healthcare and educational situations.
	www.dogsaver.org /dreamworkers/whatisdwdog.html (305 words)

	Dog training dog walking pet care, Billerica MA, Dog'sTime
		Training in the "real environment" in which the dog lives is the most important training of all.
		The example that this can be done -- that we can let the relationship and the emergent higher self in both dog and in human set the pace and carve the path -- is very inspiring".
		Because of the nurturing calm environment shown him, he learned to relax and to concentrate on his agility job.....When he was almost 5 yrs old, he started to trust strangers and to not mistrust every dog nearby.
	www.dogstime.com (542 words)

	Therapy Dog Training
		This positive reinforcement based class is for dogs who are already working as certified therapy dogs in an animal-assisted therapy program.
		The class will focus on special skills that dog and handler need in order to be able to work effectively with health care professionals on patient treatment goals.
		Therapy Dog Certification: Delta Pet Partners certification testing will be offered on a regular basis.
	www.pawsitivetraining.com /classes/therapy_dog.php (215 words)

	Therapy Dog Skills
		Therapy Dog organizations that register visiting teams will have some form of evaluation to determine if each team possesses the temperament, aptitude and skills for visiting—but before you reach the formal evaluation stage, it will be helpful to know some of the foundation skills that all organizations and facilities expect.
		Find a class that is designed to help introduce your dog to the unusual sights, sounds and smells encountered during therapy dog visits.
		Ask to visit, without your dog, one or more of the facilities where you are interested in volunteering with your dog.
	www.dogpro.org /index.php?pageID=77 (547 words)

	Service and Therapy Dogs
		Service dogs include guide (or "leader") dogs for the blind; hearing dogs, that alert their owners to sounds; mobility assistance dogs, which may pull a wheelchair or directly support a person; seizure alert dogs; and others.
		Therapy dogs, on the other hand, perform their tasks by invitation.
		The prospective Therapy Dog is further screened in busy and sometimes stressful circumstances and closely observed on practice visits to health facilities.
	www.cofc.edu /~huntc/service.html (2965 words)

	Therapy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Most therapy dogs are personal pets, who accompany their owners to a variety of facilities such as skilled nursing homes or hospitals.
		A dog that lies quietly on a bed beside a patient can lower that person's blood pressure and reduce the sensation of pain.
		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.
	www.pawsteams.org /therapy.htm (379 words)

	Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, Inc. - Therapy Dogs - TWIN CITIES OBEDIENCE TRAINING CLUB (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		For the Handler and/or dog having some obedience and little or no experience with therapy dog training.
		Dog must be at least 9 months old.
		Fee for this class is $30 for 8 weeks to provide the accomplished, trained team with simulated visiting situations and problems to gain confidence and a broad level of expertise.
	www.tcotc.com /generic10.html (586 words)

	Therapy Dog Training
		Joana is a certified evaluator and volunteer for Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs.
		Joana and her dog, Maya, had been visiting various health care facilities and schools for over six years.
		If you are interested in training your dog to become a Therapy Dog, contact Sit and Stay and we can provide the appropriate training program.
	www.njsitnstay.com /therapy.htm (123 words)

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