Therapy Dog Training

Ozzy passed TWO tests with TWO handlers-Allison & John

Marsha & Nala Rey's 1st Day on the job at JFK's Pet Therapy Program

The Human-Animal bond is a very special thing. Training your dog to be certified as a Therapy Dog is a great way to enhance that bond and start to share it with people who can really benefit.  Taking your friendly, people-loving dog to schools, libraries, hospitals, rehab facilities, nursing homes, disaster sites, or to people who can't leave their home is such an amazing experience. 
 
There are some skills and behavior pre-requisites for the dogs: NO aggression to other dogs, and Beg 2 or something equivalent, with good leash skills (that means no pulling!) and a good sit and down stay are required.  
 
When all is said and done, it may not be all the awards and ribbons you most cherish about your dog, but the way you and your dog together changed someone's life for the better-Or many people's lives.
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Prerequisites: Dog has taken a Beginner 2 Obedience class, Attention 2 Obedience class or have Novice Obedience level skills.

Description: Dogs and handlers will become familiar with medical equipment, obedience and handling skills, policies and procedures needed to successfully pass a Therapy Dog Certification Test and conduct Therapy Dog visits in various types of facilities.

Classes will be announced through our email list.
  Please contact Janet to put your name on the waiting list:
        Janet Mines Krings; [email protected]​

REGISTRATION BY INVITATION ONLY
LIMIT 10 STUDENTS
FALL CLASS 10AM-11:30AM
DATES:
OCT 5, 12, 26, 
NOV 16, 23
DEC 7
BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL THERAPY DOG TEST
DEC 14 -10AM-1PM

THERAPY DOG TRAINING CLASS FEES:
Non-Members: $225
General Members: $150
TC Members: $130
 
​THERAPY DOG CLASS: 90 minutes, 6 Sessions
WATCH THIS PAGE FOR ANNOUCEMENT OF
SPRING 2026
​THERAPY DOG CLASS

​Missed classes: 
Group classes missed by a student for any reason cannot be rescheduled, made-up nor refunded.
However, your instructor will assist you to review/understand the missed work.

Cancellations:
All classes cancelled by an instructor or because of inclement weather will be rescheduled.
​You will be notified by e-mail so, please make sure to check your e-mails before coming to class.​
Questions? Contact Registrar: Janet Mines Krings; [email protected]

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