Therapy dogs come in all sizes and breeds.
Therapy dog training certification michigan.
The most important characteristic of a therapy dog is its temperament.
Do you have a well behaved dog with a good temperament that loves human contact.
Therapy dogs are dispensers of unconditional love and affection.
Have you ever thought about making a difference in the world.
In order to protect wmtd clients and volunteers all previously approved visits classes and meetings are cancelled until further notice.
Michigan s governor whitmer declared a state of emergency on march 10 2020 related to the spread of coronavirus covid 19.
Therapaws of michigan a nonprofit 501 c 3 all volunteer organization has more than 130 dog pet therapy teams who visit 40 settings in the washtenaw county area.
Our therapy dog training.
May be able to help you and your canine buddy make a difference.
My younger son devin has been a junior handler for several years.
Members must be registered and insured through the national testing organization alliance of therapy dogs atd.
A certified therapy dog must be friendly patient confident gentle and at ease in all situations.
I m an active member of therapaws of michigan a local therapy dog organization with more than 130 teams and the greater brighton collie club.
Training your dog to become a certified therapy dog is a wonderful way to bond and spend quality time together.
Therapy dog training and certification.
What you need to know.
If you answered yes to these questions mid michigan therapy dogs inc.
Therapy dogs must enjoy human contact and be content to be petted cuddled and handled sometimes clumsily by unfamiliar people and to enjoy that contact.
It s gratifying to have three therapy dog handlers under one roof.
