CANINE THERAPY CORPS Certification Test
The CANINE THERAPY CORPS Certification Test is PASS/FAIL. This means your dog must successfully complete ALL test exercises in order to become a CANINE THERAPY CORPS certified therapy dog.
In the exercises described below, you are the Handler, your dog is the Test Dog, CANINE THERAPY CORPS volunteers assisting at the practice and test are the Assistants and the person who ultimately makes the decision regarding each Test Dog's performance is the Evaluator.
Exercise 1
Tolerance to Handling by a Stranger
PURPOSE: Demonstrates that the Test Dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit a stranger, such as a CANINE THERAPY CORPS client, another volunteer or someone other than the Handler, to do so.
DESCRIPTION OF EXERCISE: While the Evaluator observes, an Assistant softly brushes or combs the Test Dog in a forward and backward direction, using a soft brush provided by CANINE THERAPY CORPS (not the Handler). The Assistant lightly examines the Test Dog's ears and gently picks up each front foot. It is not necessary for the Test Dog to maintain a specific position during grooming.
EVALUATED ELEMENTS:
- Test Dog showed no sign of shyness or resentment.
- Test Dog accepted handling by the Assistant.
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(small dog will always be on the left, while big dog will be on the right)