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THERAPY DOGS

Please ensure your dog is appropriate in a group class setting before making a reservation. No refunds, substitutions, or make-up lessons offered. Feel free to have a friend or family member join if you can't make it!

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THERAPY DOG PREP CLASS


Our 4 week Therapy Dog Training class covers obedience and control training, polite public manners, greetings, and comfort skills needed to successfully prepare for therapy dog visits. As part of the training we will work on: 
 

  • Refining loose lead walking (with wait at thresholds) 

  • Polite Greetings, including prolonged petting under control 

  • Etiquette at facilities (check in, visitor interactions) 

  • Safety and control exercises: leave it, place, through - in the real world 

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RequirementsDogs should have successfully completed Basics and Impulse class or the equivalent in private lessons in order to participate. Not suitable for fearful, anxious, or aggressive dogs. Proof of Rabies, Distemper, and Bordatella vaccines required. 

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JOIN OUR THERAPY PROGRAM! 

Once dog and owner teams have successfully completed our foundation courses and therapy dog class, you will have the option to join our therapy dog program! Membership benefits include:  

  • Monthly training lessons to maintain obedience and control 

  • Guided visits to prepare for solo outings 

  • Supplemental handouts, videos, and resources for visits 

  • FREE CGC / CGCA testing 

  • Therapy Dog vest 

  • Special Events held Quarterly

Membership is billed monthly for a 12 month term. Owners must renew annually to remain active in the program. 

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RequirementsDogs should have successfully completed Basic Manners, Impulse Control, and Therapy Dog classes (or the equivalent in private lessons) in order to participate. Not suitable for fearful, anxious, or aggressive dogs. Proof of Rabies, Distemper, and Bordatella vaccines required. 

K9O THERAPY DOG CLUB

$45

45

Every month

Membership for one dog and handler team

Valid for 12 months

2025 MONTHLY THERAPY CLUB LESSONS

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 23rd at 6PM 
SUNDAY MARCH 23rd at 6PM 
SUNDAY APRIL 27th at 6PM (REAL WORLD TRAINING)
SUNDAY MAY 25th at 6PM 
SUNDAY JUNE 22nd at 6PM (CGC TEST OPTIONAL)
SUNDAY JULY 20th at 6PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 24th at 6PM (REAL WORLD TRAINING)
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th at 6PM 
SUNDAY OCTOBER 26th at 6PM (REAL WORLD TRAINING)
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23rd at 6PM 
SUNDAY DECEMBER 21st at 6PM (CGC TEST OPTIONAL)

These training lessons are scheduled to allow for practice and maintenance training to ensure your pup stays fit for the job! Exercises will include obedience, distraction work, generalization, fine tuning, and more! Some lessons will be held at the K9ology Center whereas others may include work in real life scenarios.


If you are a current Therapy Club member, please use the below feature to reserve a spot in an upcoming lesson!


 
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