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alaskayorkie · 02-03-2008, 01:34 PM

It's a busy weekend for Eddie. Yesterday, Pet Idol. Today he has his exam to become a Therapy Dog so he can visit hospitals.

Has anyone done this before? He passed his Canine Good Citizen, but this is a little more involved. They add more distractions.

I have a choice on whether I want to test him as a big dog or a small dog. You can carry small dogs through parts of the test. That might make it easier to pass, but then I'd have to carry him in hospitals too. And I rarely carry Eddie. I think he'll be more comfortable on leash.

But I'm afraid he's gonna choke!

marcerella02 · 02-03-2008, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

It's a busy weekend for Eddie. Yesterday, Pet Idol. Today he has his exam to become a Therapy Dog so he can visit hospitals.

Has anyone done this before? He passed his Canine Good Citizen, but this is a little more involved. They add more distractions.

I have a choice on whether I want to test him as a big dog or a small dog. You can carry small dogs through parts of the test. That might make it easier to pass, but then I'd have to carry him in hospitals too. And I rarely carry Eddie. I think he'll be more comfortable on leash.

But I'm afraid he's gonna choke!

do you know all the tests he has to go through?? i wrote our place that does this and asked for a list of the test items... if you want to more i'd be happy to post on here what they might be looking for

GOOD LUCK EDDIE!

MeganS · 02-03-2008, 01:47 PM

GOOD LUCK EDDIE!!

When we first got Bandit he was soooo good and I really wanted him to be a therapy dog, but you have to be 18 to bring them to the hospitals so w/e.

But you're obviously 18+, so you have fun with it!

alaskayorkie · 02-03-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MeganS

GOOD LUCK EDDIE!!

When we first got Bandit he was soooo good and I really wanted him to be a therapy dog, but you have to be 18 to bring them to the hospitals so w/e.

But you're obviously 18+, so you have fun with it!

Obviously? I thought you always called me a child? That PROVES you think I'm a grownup!

And marcerella02, thanks, but yes I do have all the tests. They have one where two people argue and then one approaches us loudly. That's gonna be tough. Otherwise, the only thing he blew last week was walking on a loose leash. He got stressed and pulled for the door.

IluvLucy · 02-03-2008, 02:04 PM

Good luck, Eddie! You'll be a wonderful therapy dog.

chattiesmom · 02-03-2008, 02:06 PM

Good Luck Eddie, I hope all goes well with your Test! Your Dad has really kept you busy this weekend.

margaritaville · 02-03-2008, 03:53 PM

Boy, these dads who push their kids!

My daughter wants to get her Cav. King Charles pet therapy certified. Who did you go through? Is it nationally recognized so that she could check for a local one? p.s. we are more of those NJ people, which is no where near Alaska

alaskayorkie · 02-03-2008, 05:02 PM

Woohoo! OMG, he passed! I cannot even believe it.

I was SURE he was going to get scared and quit, but he nailed it. Perfect heel. Perfect sit. Didn't freak out during distractions. The Delta tester called him the best of our class and complimented him on his loose-leash walk.

There are 20 categories, and both dog and instructor are rated, with 2 being the maximum score. We got all 2's except for a single 1 that was my fault. He got a little jumpy when three people crowded us and all wanted to pet him. If I had asked one of them to step away, we would have gotten a 2. My bad.

I did wimp out and tested him as a little dog, so I was able to carry him during some of the encounters. All that means is I have to carry him into and out of the hospital. I can put him down in the hallways and rooms.

Sorry for such a long brag. I've been bragging a lot this weekend, but I'm especially proud of Eddie today. It was much more thorough than the CGC test. All our hard work paid off!

Thanks for the good wishes everybody.

alaskayorkie · 02-03-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by margaritaville

Boy, these dads who push their kids!

My daughter wants to get her Cav. King Charles pet therapy certified. Who did you go through? Is it nationally recognized so that she could check for a local one? p.s. we are more of those NJ people, which is no where near Alaska

Yeah, the Delta Society offers national certification. A local hospital that has a pet therapy program sponsored a class and the testing. There may be other national certification programs. I'm not sure.

Here's their Web site:

www.deltasociety.org

flgurl69 · 02-03-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Woohoo! OMG, he passed! I cannot even believe it.

I was SURE he was going to get scared and quit, but he nailed it. Perfect heel. Perfect sit. Didn't freak out during distractions. The Delta tester called him the best of our class and complimented him on his loose-leash walk.

There are 20 categories, and both dog and instructor are rated, with 2 being the maximum score. We got all 2's except for a single 1 that was my fault. He got a little jumpy when three people crowded us and all wanted to pet him. If I had asked one of them to step away, we would have gotten a 2. My bad.

I did wimp out and tested him as a little dog, so I was able to carry him during some of the encounters. All that means is I have to carry him into and out of the hospital. I can put him down in the hallways and rooms.

Sorry for such a long brag. I've been bragging a lot this weekend, but I'm especially proud of Eddie today. It was much more thorough than the CGC test. All our hard work paid off!

Thanks for the good wishes everybody.

Congratulations Eddie!

I'm sure you're going to be a wonderful therapy dog. You made your dad really proud. Hope we get to see some videos.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-03-2008, 05:24 PM

Congrats to you and Eddie! Lots of hard work paid off....great job!

I would love to eventually do this with one of mine.....I would imagine it is a very rewarding experience!

PS......Love to hear this kind of news instead of the poor pups being left out in the cold! (just kidding)

oopsmyhalofello · 02-03-2008, 05:45 PM

Wow what a busy weekend for Eddie, and he did so wonderful. Congratulations on passing the tests today, what a reward it will be to visit and make people happy. I know when I see just pictures of Eddie I smile so i'm sure that he is going to make many people smile when he visits the hospital.

nikkinack · 02-03-2008, 06:14 PM

Great job to both of you

cj_michi · 02-03-2008, 06:39 PM

Great job Eddie.

This weekend has been great for you and your dad. We hope you have a great time going to hospitals and making people happy. And wish you best of luck on your show next weekend.

tmatherly · 02-03-2008, 07:04 PM

I'm Impressed!!

Yay Eddie!!!

02-03-2008, 01:34 PM	#1
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Therapy dog test today It's a busy weekend for Eddie. Yesterday, Pet Idol. Today he has his exam to become a Therapy Dog so he can visit hospitals. Has anyone done this before? He passed his Canine Good Citizen, but this is a little more involved. They add more distractions. I have a choice on whether I want to test him as a big dog or a small dog. You can carry small dogs through parts of the test. That might make it easier to pass, but then I'd have to carry him in hospitals too. And I rarely carry Eddie. I think he'll be more comfortable on leash. But I'm afraid he's gonna choke! __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

02-03-2008, 01:47 PM	#3
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	GOOD LUCK EDDIE!! When we first got Bandit he was soooo good and I really wanted him to be a therapy dog, but you have to be 18 to bring them to the hospitals so w/e. But you're obviously 18+, so you have fun with it! __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

02-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#5
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Good luck, Eddie! You'll be a wonderful therapy dog. __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

02-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#6
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Good Luck Eddie, I hope all goes well with your Test! Your Dad has really kept you busy this weekend. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

02-03-2008, 03:53 PM	#7
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	Boy, these dads who push their kids! My daughter wants to get her Cav. King Charles pet therapy certified. Who did you go through? Is it nationally recognized so that she could check for a local one? p.s. we are more of those NJ people, which is no where near Alaska __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

02-03-2008, 05:02 PM	#8
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Woohoo! OMG, he passed! I cannot even believe it. I was SURE he was going to get scared and quit, but he nailed it. Perfect heel. Perfect sit. Didn't freak out during distractions. The Delta tester called him the best of our class and complimented him on his loose-leash walk. There are 20 categories, and both dog and instructor are rated, with 2 being the maximum score. We got all 2's except for a single 1 that was my fault. He got a little jumpy when three people crowded us and all wanted to pet him. If I had asked one of them to step away, we would have gotten a 2. My bad. I did wimp out and tested him as a little dog, so I was able to carry him during some of the encounters. All that means is I have to carry him into and out of the hospital. I can put him down in the hallways and rooms. Sorry for such a long brag. I've been bragging a lot this weekend, but I'm especially proud of Eddie today. It was much more thorough than the CGC test. All our hard work paid off! Thanks for the good wishes everybody. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

02-03-2008, 05:24 PM	#11
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	Congrats to you and Eddie! Lots of hard work paid off....great job! I would love to eventually do this with one of mine.....I would imagine it is a very rewarding experience! PS......Love to hear this kind of news instead of the poor pups being left out in the cold! (just kidding) __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain Last edited by LIL MIS' MAGIC; 02-03-2008 at 05:25 PM.

02-03-2008, 05:45 PM	#12
oopsmyhalofello Just Pawz Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Liverpool, NY Posts: 1,827	Wow what a busy weekend for Eddie, and he did so wonderful. Congratulations on passing the tests today, what a reward it will be to visit and make people happy. I know when I see just pictures of Eddie I smile so i'm sure that he is going to make many people smile when he visits the hospital. __________________

02-03-2008, 06:14 PM	#13
nikkinack YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 1,510	Great job to both of you __________________ Member of Petite Pups United and Spoiled Rotten Club Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB

02-03-2008, 06:39 PM	#14
cj_michi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 238	Great job Eddie. This weekend has been great for you and your dad. We hope you have a great time going to hospitals and making people happy. And wish you best of luck on your show next weekend. __________________ Michi & Max - Official member of The Little Gentleman's Club

02-03-2008, 07:04 PM	#15
tmatherly Razorback Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bentonville, AR Posts: 2,056	I'm Impressed!! Yay Eddie!!! __________________ Tiffany Pippa, Scout, and Ranger's Mom http://www.dogster.com/?198523 http://www.dogster.com/?198525