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Nanoki2 · 02-12-2012, 05:37 PM

I find this information facinating! For Therapy Dogs in Ontario, Canada most facilties ask that the dog be certified by St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog program. Its a 2 1/2 hour temperment test, then probation and supervision for up to 10 visits. We had to provide vaccination records anda signed testament from the Vet that they have never seen any aggression in the dog. I had to have a police check done as well as supply 3 references. We are now 5 visits away from certification. Once certified, I have to wear a uniform and Shiloh does too! (a St. John's Ambulance bandana and leash) and we both will be issued St. John's Ambulance I.D. We can only wear our uniforms when on duty and there is no establishments that have to allow the dogs entry. Each facility is contacted and asked if they would like a therapy dog to visit. Service dogs...now thats a different story! They can go anywhere. Ontario is in the midst of ensuring a disabled person has barrier free access throughout the province. Pretty much the dog has to be wearing the service dog vest and it is accepted.

02-12-2012, 05:37 PM	#39
Nanoki2 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baldwin, ON Canada Posts: 11 Blog Entries: 1	I find this information facinating! For Therapy Dogs in Ontario, Canada most facilties ask that the dog be certified by St. John's Ambulance Therapy Dog program. Its a 2 1/2 hour temperment test, then probation and supervision for up to 10 visits. We had to provide vaccination records anda signed testament from the Vet that they have never seen any aggression in the dog. I had to have a police check done as well as supply 3 references. We are now 5 visits away from certification. Once certified, I have to wear a uniform and Shiloh does too! (a St. John's Ambulance bandana and leash) and we both will be issued St. John's Ambulance I.D. We can only wear our uniforms when on duty and there is no establishments that have to allow the dogs entry. Each facility is contacted and asked if they would like a therapy dog to visit. Service dogs...now thats a different story! They can go anywhere. Ontario is in the midst of ensuring a disabled person has barrier free access throughout the province. Pretty much the dog has to be wearing the service dog vest and it is accepted.