| Re: Therapy dog?
I would look into the places where you want to bring him and see which certification he needs. I know that the Children's Hospital in Detroit uses Therapy Dogs International. As a precursor, you must have a completed CGC and be 12 months old. Then you can enroll into the Therapy Dogs International program. Depending on where you live would probably dictate which program you'd use. Also, don't forget about liability insurance. At some larger institutions, like Children's, you're covered by using the approved therapy progam. Smaller hospitals may not have a policy in place for therapy dogs and therefore lack coverage. Call and ask to speak to risk management and they would be able to tell you if they have a policy or not. |