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07-29-2013, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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| Therapy dog training advice? Any yorkies on here therapy dogs? I could use some advice on training. I am getting started on Molli becoming a therapy dog- shock I know! She does have lots of energy but she is also one of the sweetest most friendly and outgoing dogs I have ever met. She will go up to anyone and this makes me think she has the right stuff to be a therapy dog, especially with kids. Are there any specific tricks or commands we should be working on? She knows some commands but gets very excited for treats and can not hold a command for long. Any tips or advice from y'all experts would be appreciated
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07-31-2013, 01:35 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Here's a couple threads with some information in it that may help you out: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-training.html http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...-training.html btw, would you please update the thread about the little one you had that was sick? Thanks!
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07-31-2013, 04:17 PM | #3 |
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| oh thanks, I tried searching for 'therapy' but SOO many things came up Which little one that was sick? (I have so many these days) Winston that wasn't eating? His story is continued in adoptable rescues Molli that had a vaccine reaction? She back to her old self with a barley noticeable dry/ low hair spot on her right hip, once her hair grows back in winter it won't even be noticeable at all.
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07-31-2013, 04:32 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member | Yes, it was Winston. Thanks for linking the two threads. So often I've read these stories & his was one that nagged at me. I didn't realize the two were connected. Thank the Lord for people who help these little pups...true angels!
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07-31-2013, 04:45 PM | #5 |
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| Winston tugged at my heart too, I almost cried when he got adopted (and I rarely cry) I was happy for him but sad to know I wouldn't see him any more, I would spend time with him everyday after work before I came home and he was with us for 4 days. He was a great dog, I wish all the fosters I brought home were so well behaved. I had 2 sick dogs at once when I brought him home and forgot to update either of their stories- whoops!
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11-17-2013, 08:05 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker | Yorkie Therapy Dog Training Yes, I have a sweet little guy who is an awesome therapy dog. He is a very active 12 year old, very sweet and affectionate. The first thing we did when we considered the possibility was to research the various therapy dog organizations to see what their requirements were. We found that all required the dog pass the test for acceptance into that particular organization. This consisted of obedience training, general temperament of the dog, complete shots for rabies, etc., your vet's statement of the dog's health. I took Sammie to PetSmart training for the discipline of what he had to learn. You must be able to demonstrate that you have control of your dog. One of the interesting aspects is that Sammie is also a very active dog. But when we visit a hospital or rest home, somehow he knows he's there to do a job, and he becomes much more serious and gentleman-like. And with the most seriously ill patients, he lays his little head down on their wrist, looks them in the eye, and gently licks the back of their hand. Check out the requirements of the various organizations, and train to those. And be firm and consistent. A Yorkie can make a great therapy dog. Good luck! |
11-17-2013, 10:02 PM | #7 |
Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member | 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!
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02-24-2014, 03:45 PM | #8 | |
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They have a very clear list of things your dog must be able to before becoming a Therapy Dog! Pam S. | |
02-24-2014, 05:23 PM | #9 |
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| Pet Partners is one of the best therapy dog training programs out there In some areas the Redcross certifies Therapy Dog teams if the dog has their CGC (which you can often get a Petsmart training).
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02-25-2014, 06:54 PM | #10 |
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| I ended up going to therapydogs.com Molli failed the loose leash walking but excelled at everything else. For other people wanting to know what is involved- your dog must like being pet and picked up (if small) must not be scared of walkers, wheelchairs or other devices Must stay calm when people run past must stay calm when other dogs are near/walk past must be able to walk loose leashed next to you while walking fast and slow can hold still for a reasonable amount of time
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02-28-2014, 08:40 AM | #11 |
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| I have a registered therapy dog with Delta Pet Partners and a therapy dog in training. Sometimes it take more than one try/evaluation to pass. I know of several teams and one took the evaluation 3 times. If Molly's only problem is loose leash walking.... keep practicing, you're almost there! In conjunction to solid basic training, there are two commands I highly recommend training- 'Watch me' and 'Leave it'. I use these commands over and over again on visits and it has saved us from many situations…. like navigating through heavy hospital foot traffic, walking pass a cart with tiers of dirty food trays at dog's face level, a dropped cap from a vile on the floor etc… Here’s some helpful tips for evaluation day. Your Pet Partners test day is coming up - how to prepare - Las Vegas therapy dogs | Examiner.com
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02-28-2014, 09:16 AM | #12 |
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| TherapyDogs.com list of requirements More About Therapy Dogs Therapy dogs are personal pets which meet certain requirements of good manners and good health, and pass testing and evaluations: Therapy dogs must – Be at least one year of age Be good around other dogs Listen to their handlers Allow strangers to touch them all over Not jump on people when interacting Walk on a leash without pulling Not mind strange noises and smells Be calm for petting Not be afraid of people walking unsteadily Be current on all vaccines required by the local laws Have a negative fecal test every 12 months Be clean and well groomed Any dog of any breed or mix of breeds with these qualifications is a good candidate to be a therapy dog. The membership process involves the handler/dog team passing the handling portion of the test followed by 3 successful supervised visits in the field. At this point, the handler sends in the membership packet with appropriate fees to the office where upon TDInc. has sole authority in accepting the team for membership into the organization. Upon acceptance, the newly registered team receives a membership card, a certificate and a heart shaped tag for the dog's collar, to be worn when representing TDInc. The team may only begin visiting after receiving this packet. Therapy dogs are not considered assistance dogs and do not have the legal access rights that assistance dogs have. A TDInc. member who misrepresents his/her registered therapy dog as an assistance dog violates the TDInc. Rules and Regulations and places his/her membership and the integrity of the organization at risk. |
02-28-2014, 11:52 AM | #13 | |
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The law does NOT demand these requirements for therapy dogs. Rather, this is a website trying to make money off of people who have therapy dogs. Being a member of TD Inc. has no official value whatsoever. TDs do not need any sort of certification.
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02-28-2014, 04:15 PM | #14 |
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| Some organizations and institutions do require CGC certificate or other certification! Not all places require any kind of certification of therapy dogs, but organizations like TD are a safe guard for you, as the owner, since they provide insurance, for free, in case of any issues that might occur while the dog is providing therapy. TD is not a money-making organization; their fee is small. Read their information pages to find out more. |
03-02-2014, 09:45 AM | #15 | |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Quote:
Yes, some organizations like hospitals etc do have requirements, but they are not required by law - nor are the requirements only fulfilled by the website you mention, where you have to pay in order to be a "member" etc.
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