Dogs with jobs abound all around us today and that’s a wonderful thing. What isn’t wonderful, though, is when these working dogs’ jobs get confused or misrepresented. Let’s do what we can to keep the facts straight. Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs has put togetherStart learning…
-
-
Therapy Dog Journey
March 14, 2021Therapy Dog Journey Part One In this series, you will be taken through the steps to train your dog to be a therapy dog. In Therapy Dog Journey Part One, we will give an overview of what a therapy dog is, the training standards for therapy dogs,Start learning…
-
Therapy Dog Journey Part 3
September 19, 2019Therapy Dog Journey Part 3: Canine Good Citizen Steps 6 & 7 A good comprehension of basic commands is the foundation for Therapy Dog training. You will use these commands the most during your dog’s career as a Therapy Dog. Now, your dog may alreadyStart learning…
-
Therapy Dog Journey Part 2
September 18, 2019Therapy Dog Journey Part 2: Puppy Training and CGC Steps 1 & 3 It’s time to teach your dog a few therapy skills! If you are raising a puppy, then this article is where to start. If you are beginning therapy training with an adultStart learning…