“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ~Dean Koontz
Speak with your supervisor
Discuss with your supervisor about the possibly of getting a Therapy Dog, see if having a dog at your workplace would be beneficial to your clients and even coworkers.
Have a family meeting
Gather the family for a meeting and see if having an intelligent working dog is the right fit for your home. While not at a Service Dog's level, Therapy Dogs will still require stimulation in the home.
Apply
Download and submit our application form, have your supervisor write a letter of approval and write a letter yourself about how a four-legged helper would help your clients.
Once your application has been accepted, you will be asked to interview and meet face to face where we will begin the nitty gritty of what you need out of a dog to ensure your clients receive the most out of Canine Therapy.
After a successful interview, you will be placed onto a waitlist while we find a pup with the right temperament then begin working more closely with you throughout the process.
Come to training and graduate!
Once your dog is ready, you will be asked to attend a weeklong training to teach you how to properly handle your new helpmate and promote the new bond with your Therapy Dog.
When you have successfully completed the training week, you will graduate with your new furry, four-legged best friend!
Some follow-up meetings and check ins will occur every couple months to ensure you and your Therapy Dog are working well together and no problems arise.