Certify Your Own Dog

Start with the First Temperament Assessment

To begin TLC's Certify Your Own Dog Program, the first required step is the First Temperament Assessment ($75). There is no separate application form; the assessment request form is the entry point to the 4-step certification process.

Application Form

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This mirrors the live companionpaws.ca site. The Certify Your Own Dog Program begins at the First Temperament Assessment request form.

The four-step Certify Your Own Dog process is:

First Temperament Assessment: 30-minute assessment ($75)
CPC Therapy Dog Skills Training Online Course: reading material, 23 online videos, short quiz
Second Temperament Assessment: confirms suitability for requested designation
Final Evaluation: two stages with 17 individual tests

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