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Therapy Dog

TRAIN YOUR OWN DOG AS A THERAPY DOG

Crazy Jumpers is working with Companion Paws Therapy Dog Program for The Lifeline Canada Foundation. Patricia is a recognized Evaluator and we are offering Private lessons to work on the different tasks, Testing you in the Temperament assesment and Evaluating your final test.

Once dogs are certified, these pets are able to serve in a variety of meaningful positions including Personal emotional support, Assisted and Visiting Therapy. For assisted and visiting designations, this is a tremendous opportunity to share your dog’s love with someone in need.

"Please take note that Companion Paws therapy dogs are designated companion dogs and will not be certified as service dogs. Therapy dogs are companion dogs trained to provide affection, comfort and company and are not afforded the same legal privileges as service dogs"

Guidelines:
- Calm and gentle temperament
- Very well trained. Obedience, manners and socialization training.
- Very friendly
- Great with people of all ages and not aggressive to people or other dogs
- Dogs are expected to be clean and healthy with up to date vaccinations
- Spayed/neutered
- Minimum age of dog is 1.5 years old. There is no age limit on dogs.

To qualify as a therapy dog, the dog must have up to date medical health records letter from his or her veterinarian, current dog license and must have no aggression towards people or other dogs (including un-neutered male dogs).

We assess 3 types of Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs

Personal Therapy Dog:

A personal therapy dog is a trained, evaluated and certified dog that brings positive mental health benefits to their owners. Therapy Dogs are especially beneficial to those that struggle with mental wellness. For personal therapy dog certification, one must have a letter from their current mental health professional.

Assisted Therapy Dog:

Assisted Therapy Dogs work with their owner, typically: educators, teachers, psychologists, counsellors and doctors. A calm well behaved and loving dog at their workplace can bring great benefit to their students, clients, customers and patients.

Visiting Therapy Dog:

typically, Visiting Therapy Dogs visit hospitals, schools, hospices and nursing homes, to name just a few. Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs are encouraged to interact with a variety of people while they are on-duty. Visiting Therapy dogs may also visit schools, daycares, group homes and rehabilitation centers. Their roles vary from: dogs who give learning-disabled children the confidence to read out loud, to actively participating in physical rehabilitation therapy.

THERAPY DOG TRAINING PIVATE LESSONS

Book your private Therapy Dog training lessons and let us help you preparing your dog for the 17 tasks tested in the Final Assessment.

Once your dog is ready you will have to register at Compynion Paws, do the Temperament Assessment and complete some online training videos to make sure you are all set for the Final Evaluation. This will also take place at Crazy Jumpers and you will be on our and Companion Paws list as participant.

Therapy Dog Training lesson request

Policies

Payment Policy
Payment for training classes and private lessons are due in full within 24 hours of the comletion of the registration form.

Cancellation Policy for group classes
All our group classes are for dogs that can work around other dogs and people. If you are unsure if a group class is right for your dog, please contact us beforehand as no refunds will be given.

Missed Classes
There is no refund for any missed classes. If the weather is very bad and your intructor is going to cancel a class, there will be an additional class added.

Cancellation Policy for private lesson packages
Cancellation is required 48 hours before a scheduled appointment. We will allow one "last minute" cancellation out of the package of three lessons for rebooking.

Contact us:

phone, text or email

Phone: 204-641-4663

mailto:patricia@crazyjumpers.info

address

Crazy Jumpers Dog School & Boarding
PO Box 133
Fraserwood, MB, R0C 1A0

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