Therapy Dog Classes

A therapy dog is a trained dog that provides comfort and support to individuals in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other settings. These dogs are trained to interact with people in a calm and gentle manner, and are often used to help people cope with stress, anxiety, and other emotional challenges. 

Therapy dogs are typically chosen for their temperament and sociability, as well as their ability to be trained to perform certain tasks or behaviors.

Exciting News -- We have just finished our inaugural Therapy Dog training session and several teams are in the testing/observation process.

Our next session will be a 6-week session on Thursdays starting on June 1, 2023.  Class times available are 6 pm and 7 pm.  The cost is $120 for the 6-week session and payable the first evening of class.

The goal of the class is to prepare dogs and handlers for testing through Alliance of Therapy Dogs or Therapy Dogs International.  Currently we are able to provide testing and observations through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, but we will prepare dogs for both tests through each of the separate organizations.

Dogs should be friendly with strangers and enjoy being petted/touched by people, know how to sit, walk nicely on a leash and be calm with other dogs in their presence.  

Another session is tentatively planned to start in the Fall 2023.  Email Sandra at  the address below for more information.

Email Sandra at pawsitivetrainingzone@gmail.com