Therapy dogs visit nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals around the country.
Scenes below are from practice visitation scenarios done in class.
The focus of this class is on preparing the handler and dog for the therapy environment. Skills include working around medical equipment, loud noises, food, toys, and other distractions. Topics covered include local facility policies on infection control, medical ethics, general liability, and handling difficult visitation situations. Canine Good Citizen certification. All dogs must have Rabies and DHPP vaccinations.