[alaskayorkie]

You've gotten some good advice. I have 2 Yorkie therapy dogs and their visits are the highlight of my week.

Here are a couple top organizations that register therapy dogs.

I have experience with Pet Partners and really like them. Their website has good information on all aspects. Pet Partners® ? Touching lives through human?animal interactions - Pet Partners.

Therapy dog international is another big organization. ht
tp://www.tdi-dog.org

As for training, many obedience schools offer training for the Canine Good Citizen test. That's a great way to start.

A few important skills:

Walk on a loose leash

Sit, down, stay, come

Reaction to distractions (noise, hospital equipment, people)

And one of my dog's biggest challenges: no licking!

Good luck!