There is a minimum age of one year.
Certified therapy dog requirements.
In order for a dog to be considered for a therapy dog certification the dog must meet the following requirements.
Most of the tests are designed to test dogs specifically because the majority of therapy pets are dogs.
Therapy dog certification ensures that both dogs and handlers are well.
A certified therapy dog must be friendly patient confident gentle and at ease in all situations.
One of the top requirements for therapy dog certification is that the dog enjoys being around people.
In some cases you can apply online.
The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament.
Though there is no minimum age for a handler of a therapy dog if the handler is under 18 they must be accompanied by an adult and their parent or guardian must.
Others require hands on testing to put your dog through their paces.
Nope they love being around people.
Basic testing for dogs.
Though the exact requirements of each test varies most of them require the same skills demonstrated in some way.
Obviously there are many loving dogs in the world.
In 2012 therapy dog international registered approximately 24 750 dog handler teams for therapy work.
Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds.
The basic skills test usually tests your dog s basic obedience skills.