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Therapy dogs are dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. From working with a child who is learning to read to visiting a senior in assisted living, therapy dogs and their owners work together as a team to improve the lives of other people.

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Since the 1980's, there have been significant advances in the field of animal assisted therapy and the use of therapy dogs. Organized therapy dog groups provide educational material to volunteers, they screen both volunteers and dogs, and they provide liability insurance for when the dog and handler are volunteering in a therapy setting.



To earn an AKC Therapy Dog™ title, you and your dog must meet the following criteria:

​Certified/registered by an AKC recognized therapy dog organization.
Perform the required number of visits for the title for which you are applying. 
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  • Home
  • Our Club
    • Our Mission
    • Officers & Board Members
    • Events >
      • Event Calendar
      • List of Upcoming Events
      • Submit Event Suggestions
    • By-Laws/ Code of Ethics
    • Regional Clubs
    • National Club
  • Swissy Activities
    • The Versatile Swissy!
    • Therapy Dog
    • Weight Pulling
    • Herding
    • Conformation
    • Carting/Drafting
    • Agility
    • Farm Dog
    • Obedience/Rally
    • Pack Hike
    • Tracking
  • Swissy Info
    • Breed History
    • Breed Standard
    • Health
  • Meet Us!
    • Where We Are!
    • Fun Photos!
    • Members of the Month
    • New Members
  • Member Services
    • Breeders
    • Dog Day Care
    • Dog Sitting Services
    • Dog Training
  • MAGS Store
  • Contact