Therapy Dog

You and your dog make a great team! Ready to take your training and teamwork to a whole new level? Whether you’re considering Therapy Dog Certification, or just desire to continue your training, these are the classes for you!

Confident Canines Intro to Animal Assisted Therapy, and Therapy Dog Certification are the pathway to taking the Therapy Dog Certification Exam.

Confident Canines $229

This comprehensive 6-week course is designed for students who have successfully completed Basic Manners 2 or an equivalent training program. In this class, we will explore advanced concepts to further enhance your dog’s behavior and responsiveness. We will refine stay, wait, and come when called by incorporating greater distance, extended duration, and various distractions to improve your dog’s reliability in different situations. We will also address specific behaviors and skills that are required to pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) exam. This includes polite greetings, walking on a loose leash, and more. Throughout the course, you’ll work closely with your dog to build on the foundation laid in previous classes, ensuring both you and your canine companion can navigate real-world scenarios with confidence.

** class tuition does not include additional fees to take the exam

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Exam

Ready to earn your dog’s Canine Good Citizen title? This official AKC CGC test assesses your dog’s behavior and obedience through 10 real-world exercises, including polite greetings, walking on a loose leash, and staying calm around distractions. Open to friendly, well-mannered dogs—training class not required but recommended. Upon passing, your dog will be eligible for CGC certification through the AKC.

Introduction to Animal Assisted Therapy $229

This is a 6-week Master Level Class designed to begin introducing you and your dog to the things they will encounter as therapy dogs. The prerequisite for this class is my Advanced Class or equivalent. We will review CGC behaviors, introduce your dogs to medical equipment, discuss the importance of understanding your dog’s body language, and begin working towards being a certified therapy dog team.

Therapy Dog Certification Prep Class $229

This 6-week master level class is for therapy dog teams who have completed the intro to animal assisted therapy dog class or achieved their Canine Good Citizen title and want to prepare for taking the therapy dog certification exam. We will continue working on various CGC items in addition to more intensive work with medical equipment. The objective of this course is that upon graduation you will be fully prepared to take the therapy dog certification exam which will be given after you graduate by 20 paws.

** class tuition does not include additional fees to take the exam

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