Therapy Dog Foundations – Trainer-Led Program
We train your dog at home, in public, and around real-world scenarios—so you can focus on building the bond and following a simple, weekly guide. Designed to meet and exceed the standards for CGC, CGCA, and CGCU testing.
What’s Included:
12 private trainer-led sessions
CGC, CGCA, and CGCU training and evaluation
Weekly workbook with client-friendly instructions
Practice drills for home, outings, and therapy-specific behavior
3+ public outings (store, café, trail, park)
Exposure to wheelchairs, medical equipment, children, and more
Optional work with the trainer’s therapy dog
The trainer drives and handles all off-site transport
Program Objectives:
Teach polite greetings, calm presence, and focused obedience
Prepare for real-world scenarios—schools, hospitals, courtrooms
Build emotional neutrality and resilience
Ensure the dog and handler meet national therapy dog readiness criteria
Pass all 3 Canine Good Citizen tests (required for many therapy orgs)