Therapy Dogs

Our Approach

Summit Canine Training Offers Therapy Dogs to associations wanting therapy dogs for their programs (Counselors, Court Rooms, Nursing Homes, and More). These dogs can either be rented out from Summit Canine in times of need or purchased to be there's. This service is also offered to individuals that believe their dog is a good fit for therapy work.

Therapy Dog Training

What to Know About

Training therapy dogs involves teaching them to engage with a variety of individuals and to feel at ease in unfamiliar places and situations. They should adore people, have a calm temperament, and be unaffected by strange sounds and motions.

Therapy dogs have a different role than service dogs and emotional support animals. They aren’t trained to assist a specific person but rather they are generalized to assist all types of individuals. 

These are dogs are usually found with their human partners (often the dog’s owner), in clinical settings. This includes schools, assisted livings, hospitals, nursing homes, courthouses, counseling, and more. These dogs are also trained to be remarkably obedient along with providing comfort, affection, and love in the course of their work.

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