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8. there are a couple orgs that do it. he is w therapy dogs international.

Mon Jun 6, 2016, 10:28 AM

Jun 2016

we picked them because that is the one the hospital used. there was a local one, too.
it is kinda funny that these are little fiefdoms. you cant get more than one cert.

they have to take a basic canine good citizenship test, w a couple special things throw in that have to do w hospital environment, comfort around walkers and wheelchairs, no pawing because that might pull out an iv. basic sit, stay, down, heel, plus temperament and friendliness.
and of course pay a fee. i had to take a test on the rules, too.

a lot of places dont require certs. nursing homes mostly will just sort of eyeball the dog. hospitals are different.
i work w a hospice agency. i was volunteering before i got him certified. (i work w the one du'er mucifer works for.)

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Ways to regain a positive outlook on life. A far from comprehensive list. [View all] PoliticalMalcontent Jun 2016 OP

This is a great list, a very good place to start, my dear PoliticalMalcontent! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2016 #1

In the same vein as volunteering and helping others... Tobin S. Jun 2016 #2

That's a very astute observation. PoliticalMalcontent Jun 2016 #3

gardening and mopinko Jun 2016 #4

That sounds like a wonderful way to interact with the community. PoliticalMalcontent Jun 2016 #5

same thing w my little farm, mostly mopinko Jun 2016 #6

How does one get a dog registered for pet therapy? lovemydog Jun 2016 #7

there are a couple orgs that do it. he is w therapy dogs international. mopinko Jun 2016 #8

Thanks very much! lovemydog Jun 2016 #9