Heel 2 Heal.
The Canines for Therapy program trains owners and their dogs to provide animal-assisted visitations in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, group homes and treatment facilities.
Our comprehensive training program gives canines the healing touch. The 6-week course is designed to provide a hands-on approach for people and their dogs to learn the skills needed for successful visitations.
After completing the program, the teams become certified Canines for Therapy teams and can then volunteer in the community.
Class Schedule.
Wilmington, NC
January 10, 2012, 6:30 pm; CGC Evaluations. Therapy class begins January 17th
April 10, 2012, 6:30 pm, CGC Evaluations. Therapy class begins April 17th
Charleston, SC
To Be Determined = Currently seeking 2000 sq ft of space of donated space to use in 6-week cycles for the Canines for Therapy Class. Must allow dogs for training purposes.
Click on the city to register for upcoming classes; Wilmington. A minimum of six (6) must be registered for class session to be held. Canines for Therapy reserves the right to cancel or reschedule classes.
Raleigh, NC visit Teamworks Dog Training for information about the Raleigh class schedule. Course Prerequisites.
The dog must be at least one (1) year of age and have lived in the handlers home for at least 6 months prior to participation.
Dogs must know strong and reliable basic obedience (sit, down, stay, recall and walking on a loose leash) and have completed AKC Canine Good Citizens prior to class registration.
Neck buckle collars, cloth martingale collars or head harnesses (i.e. Halti, Gentle Leader, Snoot Loop), are the only acceptable equipment allowed.
A six (6) foot leash is mandatory; no retractable leads.
First night of class handler must provide completed registration form, proof of CGC certification and copy of animal’s vaccination record.
Class Policy.
- The person handling the animal must be at least 10 years old.
- Handlers younger than 16 must be accompanied by a participating parent.
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Dogs trained to aggressively protect and/or encouraged to actively bite, even as a component of a dog sport (e.g., bite work that is part of Schutzhund) may not be therapy dogs.
- All animals who participate in the program must be healthy and free from parasites, disease, infections, and illnesses.
- The health screening is completed by your animal's regular veterinarian.
- Canines for Therapy requires all of its handlers to have a background check.
Class policies are available from the organization providing the approved Canines for Therapy program.
Renewal Policy.
Canines for Therapy teams must renew once every two years. The renewal includes the completion of a renewal packet, current veterinary examination for your dog and the successful completion of the Canines for Therapy Team Assessment.
If you are currently certified as a Pet Partners team,
you are eligible for re-evaluation as a Canines for Therapy
team if you had previously completed your Pet Partner evaluation at with Teamworks Dog Training or Canines fir Service. If you fail the assessment and have never taken the Therapy Dog
class at Teamworks Dog Training or Canines for Service before, you must
take the Therapy Dog class before re-attempting the assessment.
For Canines for Therapy renewal, click here.