I want to take my puppy for sick kids to play with during nights or on the weekends...does anyone knw where I can set this up or a online registration? I live in Alexandria,va
2007-08-05 13:56:22 · 4 answers · asked by heathermichelle9 5 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog will need to earn its Canine Good Citizen certification as well as be evaluated. Start with formal obedience training for the CGC and contact Therapy Dogs International (TDI) to register and to find out more about training your dog for therapy work.
2007-08-05 14:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by TC 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a formal process for dogs in hospitals and I don't think they are going to allow puppies as the adult dogs they test are examined for obedience and calmness. Contact a local hospital and ask who runs the program in your area.
2007-08-05 21:00:28 · answer #2 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Puppies are too restless,and can cause commotion in a hospital environment. adult dogs, well trained are a more acceptable form of therapy for kids. Although puppies are cuter.
2007-08-05 22:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by Vincent F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many hospitals do not allow this process, when a friend of mine was going through chemo we called and we werent even allowed to bring her a goldfish.
2007-08-05 21:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋