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

All fields marked with * are required. Please complete the form fully.

The four-step Certify Your Own Dog process is:

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