therapy dogs.

[Pam Thomas]

All the doodle owners that have therapy dogs: how did you start, what group did you use, what did you study, or classes you took. Any information that will help me toward my goal. Thanks

[Stephanie and Ragley]

You may want to check out the therapy dogs group! Lots of info and old discussions there!

[BG and Gavin]

I agree.  Dozens of stories about how people got started.  http://www.doodlekisses.com/group/therapy

[Kyoko]

Yup

[Lynette Main]

I'm from Lima Ohio.and we have "That Place For Pets" .I took all  the obedience classes ,CGC , and took the Therapy Dog International test there also.I do therapy work at our local hospital and most of the dogs there went through Pet Partners.When training your dog,you can tell how they react to people,kids loud noise and moving objects.I have one dog that loves everyone,and its a good thing because last week a lady at the nursing home grabbed Shea by the mussel and wouldn't let loose.Some dogs would have reacted non positive,and maybe growled or even nipped,but for some reason Shea just stood there while two of us pried her hands from Shea's face.That was a good Therapy Dog.I was so proud of his reaction..He lets kids climb on him at the library ,come up behind him,and put their faces into his. Those are the characteristics of a therapy dog. If you have a dog like this,go into therapy work. You will never regret it.