What is a Therapy Dog?

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.  The American Kennel Club now recognizes the wonderful contribution of therapy dogs and their owners who are willing to give of their time.

To earn the AKC Therapy Dog title, you and your dog must have completed at least 50 therapy visits. These visits must be documented with time, date, location, and a signature of a staff person at the facility (e.g., school, hospital, etc.).

For more information about getting involved in Therapy, check out the following links:

• AKC Therapy Dog Site
• Therapy Dogs International

We are thrilled to showcase below those Paradigm dogs and their owners who participate and volunteer to help others and/or who have acheived the certification to do so.

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