Derby has passed the Canine Good Citizen test. Here we discuss what was part of his training.
Category: Animal Assisted Therapy
What Has Derby Learned?
When I first got Derby, we started puppy training. I talked about Puppy Training I and Puppy Training II here is this post. I talked…
What about Pet Allergies and Fears with Therapy Dog?
Pet allergies are a concern as well as pet fears. I had originally intended to go with a golden doodle for this very reason. It…
Top 5 Products for Puppy Training
Only 8 short months ago, I plopped my new puppy into a cart and wandered around my local pet store. There are just so many…
4 Steps to Training a Therapy Dog
There are a number of different ways to train a dog to be a therapy dog. You can go through a private trainer. Depending on…
5 Ways to Use a Therapy Dog During Speech Therapy
My goal for Derby is to become a therapy dog and join me during speech therapy sessions. He is just one more “tool” in my…
6 Traits of a Therapy Dog
What does it take to be a good therapy dog? Is any dog a good candidate for therapy dog training? I have found the follow…
What do I need to know about Animal Assisted Therapy?
Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a new term for me. I imagine it is for you too. Prior to getting Derby, I started to do…
What commands should a therapy dog learn first?
The first steps to take in becoming a therapy dog include learning some manners and understanding basic commands! We enrolled in Puppy I and Puppy…
What is a Therapy Dog?
A therapy dog is a working dog. He has a specific job to do. A service dog and an emotional support dog are also working…