AboutLynn Houston Experience I have had a service dog since 1988. I do numerous presentations a year to schools, businesses, local clubs and other organizations regarding regarding SDs and through a small non profit I own, provide information and referral.
Education/Credentials There is no formal training for service dog education. I have 20 yrs of hands on experience and a necessity to learn the laws that apply to myself and my service dog.
Question Hi! I was wondering what it takes to get a dog into therapy work. Can you please explain to me, since I have no clue where to start! Thanks so much! ~Sarah
Answer Contact either the Delta Society (deltasociety.org) or one of the TDIs (therapy dog inc or therapy dog international... google them for websites). They have evaluators in most cities that can evaluate your dog and see if it has the temperament for therapy dog work. If it does, then they will help you train your dog (if it needs any training) and then certify it. I'm not all that familiar with any of the programs, but I would think that they would then have suggestions of where you could go to work your dog.
