Therapy Dog Training
A therapy dog is a very special kind of dog. Therapy dogs are fully trained in obedience and manners and they provide affection, comfort and love through either Personal, Assisted, or Visiting support.
FAQ
Do therapy dogs need specialized training?
- Therapy Dogs do not have specialized training. Successful obedience and advanced training is required.
What is therapy dog training?
- A therapy dog is a companion dog no matter the certified designation. Professional obedience/manners training and advanced training would be the type of training suitable for a therapy dog.
How do I train my dog to be a therapy dog?
- Find a local professional trainer with an excellent reputation, extensive background in training and understanding of dog behaviors. Enroll in group obedience and group advanced training sessions for a most successful outcome. We have listed recommended trainers across Canada below.
Can my dog become a therapy dog if my dog is owner trained?
- Yes, if your dog has a suitable temperament and is well trained, then absolutely. Once you pass the First Temperament Assessment and register for the second and certification part of the program, you will be given access to TLC's Companion Paws Skills Training online course, with 23 videos of Skills Training to help you master your skills and your dog's training prior to the 2nd Temperament Assessment and Final Evaluation.
Professional Training Online Videos
If you require training before moving forward in our Certify Your Own Dog Program, we can recommend the trainers in the areas below.
Alberta
- Cochrane Cochrane Humane Society
- Calgary Happy Tails Dog Training
- Edmonton For the Love of Paws (FLOPPS) Also Offers Private Online Training Across the Country
- Medicine Hat Sit Stay Come and Play
British Columbia
- North Vancouver Angel's K9 Training
- Chilliwack Wow Dog Training
- Kelowna K9 Connection Dog Training
- Duncan Cowichan Canine
- Parksville Pet Stay Home Training & Care
- Victoria Ethical Canine
- Merriitt Yvonne Lord
- Kamloops Cam K9 Training Centre
Manitoba
- Gimli Crazy Jumpers Dog School
- Winnipeg Pliant Pack Positive Dog Training
New Brunswick
- Saint John Confident Canine
Newfoundland
- Paradise Signal Service Dogs
Ontario
- Guelph Shute Balanced Dog Training
- Windsor - Paws for Love
- Toronto Dog Gone Right
- Kingsville and Essex County Walk ABout Canine Consulting
- Peterborough Paus-n-Train
- Zephyr and Area The Polite Pooch
- Ottawa A Pawsitive Difference
- Ottawa Best Friend's Dog Training
- Ottawa Ottawa Canine School
- Ottawa Caroline's Dog Training
Quebec
- Montreal Positive Pooching
Saskatchewan
- Prince Albert Paws Here Dog Training
- Regina Dog Logic
Yukon
- Whitehorse Spirit Dog Services 867-334-2916
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