Therapy Dog Training
Image Credit: The National Guard / David Cunningham
Even the most well-mannered puppies need training to become certified therapy dogs, but not all canines are suited for the job. Dogs must be friendly, confident, and comfortable in crowds. They can’t jump up on people and must be able to ignore food and toys. They’ve also got to enjoy being touched by humans (being hugged and pet is a huge part of therapy) and feel comfortable around medical equipment (therapy pups are frequently used to bring comfort to those in hospitals and nursing homes).
