Carole Schatz - Could Your Dog Qualify as a Therapy Dog?

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Month </I></div> <div> By <A HREF="c_schatz.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Carole Schatz Biography"><U><U>Carole Beck Schatz</U></U></A><A HREF="c_schatz.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Carole Schatz Biography"><U> </U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Could Your Dog Qualify as a Therapy Dog?</B></div> <bR> <div> QUESTION </div> <div> My puppy loves everyone and someone said she would make a good Therapy Dog. What does that involve? </div> <bR> <div> ANSWER: </div> <div> Therapy Dogs are usually pets who are specially trained to accompany their handlers into hospitals or convalescent facilities. They bring a smile to patients' faces and ease the loneliness and isolation. Stroking a pet lowers stress and blood pressure. Patients remember their own pets and share stories and memories. </div> <bR> <div> To qualify as a Therapy Dog your dog must be: </div> <bR> <div> 1.   Very social </div> <div> 2.   Obedient </div> <div> 3.   Polite, friendly and calm </div> <div> 4.   Biteless and forgiving even if petted too roughly or hugged </div> <div> 5.   Confident, stable and not fearful of new sounds and sights </div> <div> 6.   At least one year of age</div> <bR> <div>        If your dog can do all of the above, you should look for a good Therapy Dog class. Big cities have them. Also go to <A HREF="http://www.AKC.org" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.AKC.org"><U>www.AKC.org</U></A> and click on CGC, Canine Good Citizen. Most Therapy Dog national organizations require your dog to pass this test. It evaluates basic good manners, obedience, stability, aggression and fear. Most obedience clubs give the test as do private trainers and Petsmart. </div> <bR> <div> Joining a National Therapy Dog Organization is very important since you will then have liability insurance to cover you and your dog in the facility. Some national certifying organizations are:</div> <bR> <div> Delta Society Pet Partners Programs</div> <div> 289 Perimeter Rd.</div> <div> East Renton, WA 98055 </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.DeltaSociety.org" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.DeltaSociety.org"><U><U>www.DeltaSociety.org</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Therapy Dogs Inc.</div> <div> PO Box 5868 </div> <div> Cheyenne, WY 82003 </div> <div> (877) 843-7364 </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.Therapydogs.com" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.Therapydogs.com"><U><U>www.Therapydogs.com</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Therapy Dogs International, Inc.</div> <div> 88 Bartely Rd. </div> <div> Flanders, NJ 07836 </div> <div> (973) 252-9800</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tdi-dog.org" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.tdi-dog.org"><U><U>www.tdi-dog.org</U></U></A></div> <bR> <div> Do you want to help other people? Does your dog have what it takes to become a Therapy Dog? If the answer is yes, you and your K9 will give a lot of joy and receive a great amount of satisfaction as well.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> Carole Schatz, <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="c_schatz.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Carole Schatz Biography"><U><U>CPDT Certified Pet Dog Trainer</U></U></A></FONT></div> <div> Best Friend Behavior Counseling and Training </div> <div> San Diego, Ca. </div> <div> 619-460-6888 </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sancarlosvet.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sancarlosvet.com/"><U><U>www.sancarlosvet.com</U></U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > and click on "Behavior Tips" </FONT></div> <bR> <div> "Positively teaching pets and their people since 1977"</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >Do you have a question for Carole? You can reach her at this email address - </FONT><A HREF="mailto:cbschatz@webtv.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:cbschatz@webtv.net"><U><U>cbschatz@webtv.net</U></U></A>      <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >Perhaps she will use it in an upcoming article on this Web site.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I><B>The information contained on this site is in no way intended to replace that of proper veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment. </B></I></div> <div> <I><B>It is meant to provide resource, so that we can better understand canine health related issues.</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="http://www.goldendoodles.com/terms_of_use.htm" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://www.goldendoodles.com/terms_of_us"><U><I><U>Terms of Use</U></I></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" width=155 BGCOLOR="#000066" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="1d0b60603.jpg"> <div> .</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>