Canine Cadre will be dealing with Therapy Dogs International and AKC for the Canine Good Citizen Cert and follow all guidelines thereof.

A dog must be a minimum of one (1) year of age and have a sound temperament. Each dog must pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC), and a temperament evaluation for suitability to become a Therapy Dog. The test will also demonstrate the evaluation of the dog’s behavior around people with the use of some type of service equipment (wheelchairs, crutches, etc.).

The primary objective of the TDI dog and handler is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with the patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other institutions and wherever else the Therapy Dog is needed. This is done in a way that increases emotional well being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people being visited and the staff that cares for these people.