Training Certified Therapy Dogs

Man’s Best Friend Make Good Citizens, Too! !

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Training Certified Therapy Dogs

Man’s Best Friend Make Good Citizens, Too! !

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Your Dog Has a Lot to Learn (and Love to Give!)

Understand the Basics

Learn about certified therapy dogs, how to find the right dog for different tasks, and the different jobs that therapy dogs do. 

Get Ready For The Test

Go inside the Canine Good Citizen’s test and then practice fundamental skills, including basic obedience, socialization, separation, and grooming standards you will adhere to. 

Challenge Your Dog’s Skills

Practice managing distractions, and crowded environments, and find new ways to challenge yourself and your dog after you pass the test to grow your skills and bond! 

 

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Teach Your Dog to Give Back to Others

Every dog is certified cute, but it takes a certain type of dog to become a certified therapy dog! Once you’ve identified the right skills to learn and the right breed, you can train your dog for the therapy skills they’re best suited for.

The 10 lessons cover:

  • The requirements, roles, and responsibilities for certified therapy dogs
  • A detailed insight into the Canine Good Citizen test and how to prepare
  • Drills and techniques for practicing basic obedience, socialization, and separation skills 
  • How to groom your dog and ready their appearance for the test
  • Working with your dog as a certified therapy dog and developing your skills together 
Enroll in Training Certified Therapy Dogs today!

You’re dog is more than just the goodest boy or girl — they can be good citizens!

Unlike service dogs, trained to provide specific assistance to individuals with disabilities, therapy dogs offer emotional support to those in need.

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Meet Shannen!

Shannen is ICTI’s Head of Training and has 5+ years of experience as a trainer and behaviorist, and 10+ years of experience with animals professionally. She earned a certification in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington and specializes in reactivity, separation anxiety, obedience training, and service dog training! 

She and her 4-year-old Golden Retriever, spend their days visiting the dog beach, trying new restaurants, and going on long hikes. 

They’ll be with you through every step of your course training, so give her a shout if you need an extra hand (or paw) throughout the program.

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Meet Shannen!

Shannen is ICTI’s Head of Training and has 5+ years of experience as a trainer and behaviorist, and 10+ years of experience with animals professionally. She earned a certification in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington and specializes in reactivity, separation anxiety, obedience training, and service dog training! 

She and her 4-year-old Golden Retriever, spend their days visiting the dog beach, trying new restaurants, and going on long hikes. 

They’ll be with you through every step of your course training, so give her a shout if you need an extra hand (or paw) throughout the program.

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10 comprehensive video trainings, available on your schedule.

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By the end of this course, you’ll know how to prepare and train your dog for the Canine Good Citizen Test so that you pass together with flying colors!

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Inside the course:

  • Lesson 1: What are Certified Therapy Dogs?
  • Lesson 2: Finding the Right Certified Therapy Dog
  • Lesson 3: Jobs for Therapy Dogs
  • Lesson 4: Inside the Canine Good Citizen Test Part One
  • Lesson 5: Inside the Canine Good Citizen Test Part Two
  • Lesson 6: Practicing Basic Obedience
  • Lesson 7: Practicing Socialization and Separation
  • Lesson 8: Managing Distractions and Crowds
  • Lesson 9: Managing Grooming and appearance
  • Lesson 10: Ideas for Ongoing Development 


Inside the course:

  • Lesson 1: What are Certified Therapy Dogs?
  • Lesson 2: Finding the Right Certified Therapy Dog
  • Lesson 3: Jobs for Therapy Dogs
  • Lesson 4: Inside the Canine Good Citizen Test Part One
  • Lesson 5: Inside the Canine Good Citizen Test Part Two
  • Lesson 6: Practicing Basic Obedience
  • Lesson 7: Practicing Socialization and Separation
  • Lesson 8: Managing Distractions and Crowds
  • Lesson 9: Managing Grooming and appearance
  • Lesson 10: Ideas for Ongoing Development 

 

Get ready to start training your dog to become a fully certified therapy dog who can use their incredible skill set to aid others!

SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER


Get Access to the Course and All of the Other Courses in our Library for 14 Days

Inside the Library:

  • Crate training
  • Puppy Basics
  • Leash Training 
  • Grooming Basics
  • Potty Training
  • Clicker Training for Obedience
  • Nutrition and Diet for Dogs
  • Behavior Modification
  • Caring for Senior Dogs
  • Traveling With You PSD
  • First Aid
  • Emotional Support Animals

PLUS TWO NEW TRAINING COURSES ARE ADDED REGULARLY

Frequently Asked Questions

Man’s Best Friend Just Got Even Better

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Man’s Best Friend Just Got Even Better

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The International Canine Training Institute is a globally-recognized leader in dog training, from brand new puppies to certified Psychiatric Service Dogs. ICTI is committed to helping all dog owners train the best version of their pets, and has helped train thousands of dogs into better companions.

By completing ICTI’s Training Certified Therapy Dogs, you’ll be ready to sign up for and take the Canine Good Citizen test, a requirement for all dogs who plan to register their dogs as therapy dogs.