[Ashley V]

I'm thinking of taking Smokey in for obedience classes to be a therapy dog. He has an incredibly sweet and loving disposition and I think he could really bring some joy into someone else's life. When he was younger he was too high strung, but he's four now and calmed down a lot. My aunt works at an assisted living facility that participates in therapy dog programs, so I could easily bring him there when he's certified. My question is, what qualities does it take in a dog, what kind of training, and how long does it take to be certified?