Comments on: Therapy Dog Training http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html Dog Agility Training Center & Canine Social Club Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:11:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-366 Zoom Room Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:11:43 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-366 Hi Larkin, If you and your dog don't mind the hour ride, then you can take a Therapy Dog class with us at either our Hollywood or Culver City location. It's a six week class. If you click on "Sign up for classes" to the left, you can view current schedules. - Your friends at the Zoom Room Hi Larkin,

If you and your dog don’t mind the hour ride, then you can take a Therapy Dog class with us at either our Hollywood or Culver City location. It’s a six week class. If you click on “Sign up for classes” to the left, you can view current schedules.

- Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: larkin phillips http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-365 larkin phillips Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:44:57 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-365 I have a golden retriever and would like to train him for therapy work. I live in Riverside ca. How do I do this ?? I have a golden retriever and would like to train him for therapy work. I live in Riverside ca.
How do I do this ??

]]> By: Jessica Ellison http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-319 Jessica Ellison Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:17:07 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-319 Hi! I have a 7 month Golden Retriever who is very exceptional and I think he would make a great therapy dog. My question is, is it possible for him to be trained as a therapy dog and still retrieve birds for my husband? He's very gentle and for 7 months, very calm and obedient. Hi!
I have a 7 month Golden Retriever who is very exceptional and I think he would make a great therapy dog. My question is, is it possible for him to be trained as a therapy dog and still retrieve birds for my husband? He’s very gentle and for 7 months, very calm and obedient.

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-297 Zoom Room Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:33:27 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-297 Hey Kai, Our nearest locations to you are in Culver City and in Hollywood (though the Hollywood location won't be open until Sept. 2010). It's a bit of a hike - but we do have weekend Therapy Dog classes, so might still be doable for you to drive in for weekend classes. - Your friends at the Zoom Room Hey Kai,

Our nearest locations to you are in Culver City and in Hollywood (though the Hollywood location won’t be open until Sept. 2010). It’s a bit of a hike – but we do have weekend Therapy Dog classes, so might still be doable for you to drive in for weekend classes.

- Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: Kai http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-296 Kai Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:30:12 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-296 hey there, I'm Kai and I was wondering if there were any facilities in or around Lake Elsinore, so that I could take my nine year old Sheltie, Bandit to get trained. He's a great dog and loves people. He's just a little scared, but he can do it, he's a sweet dog hey there, I’m Kai and I was wondering if there were any facilities in or around Lake Elsinore, so that I could take my nine year old Sheltie, Bandit to get trained.

He’s a great dog and loves people. He’s just a little scared, but he can do it, he’s a sweet dog

]]> By: Katie http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-252 Katie Fri, 21 May 2010 21:55:07 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-252 That's great to hear. I have the chance to take the TDI test this Sunday, so I think I'll give that a go, and take the Delta Society test when one happens in my area (southeast of Seattle). It can't hurt to be certified with both, no?! Thanks SO much for your response. This is very helpful! That’s great to hear. I have the chance to take the TDI test this Sunday, so I think I’ll give that a go, and take the Delta Society test when one happens in my area (southeast of Seattle).
It can’t hurt to be certified with both, no?!

Thanks SO much for your response. This is very helpful!

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-251 Zoom Room Fri, 21 May 2010 21:20:55 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-251 Hey Katie, That's a great question. A lot of people do ask us about the difference between Delta Society and Therapy Dog International (TDI). Both of these are highly-respected, well-run organizations. To decide which one to test with, you should think about where you and your dog will want to volunteer, as some institutions will accept TDI certification and others Delta. To a large degree, these distinctions are regional. In Southern California, for example, Delta is definitely preferred over TDI, but in certain places on the East Coast, TDI is preferred. The testing for each is similar, except TDI is basically a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, whereas Delta has an additional temperament test component that is quite rigorous. The Delta test also does away with the supervised separation item, for the reason that it's assumed you would never leave your dog alone during a visit. We have clients that have used both, so ultimately it really comes down to where you want to visit. The good news is that you won't go wrong with either! Keep Zooming, Your friends at the Zoom Room Hey Katie,

That’s a great question. A lot of people do ask us about the difference between Delta Society and Therapy Dog International (TDI).

Both of these are highly-respected, well-run organizations. To decide which one to test with, you should think about where you and your dog will want to volunteer, as some institutions will accept TDI certification and others Delta.

To a large degree, these distinctions are regional. In Southern California, for example, Delta is definitely preferred over TDI, but in certain places on the East Coast, TDI is preferred.

The testing for each is similar, except TDI is basically a Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, whereas Delta has an additional temperament test component that is quite rigorous. The Delta test also does away with the supervised separation item, for the reason that it’s assumed you would never leave your dog alone during a visit.

We have clients that have used both, so ultimately it really comes down to where you want to visit. The good news is that you won’t go wrong with either!

Keep Zooming,
Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: Katie http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-245 Katie Fri, 21 May 2010 06:50:49 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-245 Hi there! I am deciding between two institutions for my Berner to be tested. One, is through the Delta Society, and the other is through Therapy Dog International. What are the positives and negatives of each? It seems to me, from my research, that the Therapy Dogs International test has 10/11 CGC test steps, and the last is specific to the test. Is one certification more valued than the other? Which one's tougher?! Thanks so much for your honest replies. There's so much mixed info out there! Hi there!
I am deciding between two institutions for my Berner to be tested. One, is through the Delta Society, and the other is through Therapy Dog International.
What are the positives and negatives of each? It seems to me, from my research, that the Therapy Dogs International test has 10/11 CGC test steps, and the last is specific to the test.

Is one certification more valued than the other? Which one’s tougher?!
Thanks so much for your honest replies. There’s so much mixed info out there!

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-239 Zoom Room Mon, 17 May 2010 16:17:03 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-239 Dear Paula, I believe the nearest Zoom Room to you is in Austin, Texas. That location will be opening later this summer, and will offer Therapy Dog Training classes. You might want to click the Contact Us button at the top of the page to send a note to Austin so they can let you know when Therapy Dog classes begin. I'm sure they'd love to meet Rocco! Keep Zooming! Your friends at the Zoom Room Dear Paula,

I believe the nearest Zoom Room to you is in Austin, Texas. That location will be opening later this summer, and will offer Therapy Dog Training classes. You might want to click the Contact Us button at the top of the page to send a note to Austin so they can let you know when Therapy Dog classes begin.

I’m sure they’d love to meet Rocco!

Keep Zooming!
Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: Paula http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-238 Paula Mon, 17 May 2010 16:07:05 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-238 I would like to have my miniature poodle as a therapy dog to visit the hospitals in my area. Where can I get him trained. He is 4 yrs old and I have already done obedience school for him when he was less than a year old and have worked with him every since. He has been socialized very well and is excellent with strangers, kids and the like. Thank you...Rocco's Mom I would like to have my miniature poodle as a therapy dog to visit the hospitals in my area. Where can I get him trained. He is 4 yrs old and I have already done obedience school for him when he was less than a year old and have worked with him every since. He has been socialized very well and is excellent with strangers, kids and the like. Thank you…Rocco’s Mom

]]> By: Westa http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-176 Westa Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:34:53 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-176 hello my name is westa I wanted to ask about how would I go about finding some one to train a retired police dog to become a service dog? and if it could be done and the cost of the training. thanks Westa hello my name is westa
I wanted to ask about how would I go about
finding some one to train a retired police dog
to become a service dog? and if it could be done
and the cost of the training.

thanks
Westa

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-164 Zoom Room Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:11:04 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-164 Hi, Cassie. Unfortunately, we don't offer professional instruction for people who wish to become dog trainers. If you have a pet dog that you wanted to bring in, we could train him to be a therapy dog, and you'd learn great handling skills for working with him in such a setting. But this wouldn't be the same as certifying you to train other dogs to be therapy dogs. Although we do offer a scent tracking class, it is geared toward having a great, fun time with your pet. We do not offer professional K9-handling instruction, but there are many schools that do offer such certification. We send you our best wishes on your journey to become a trainer! - Your friends at the Zoom Room Hi, Cassie. Unfortunately, we don’t offer professional instruction for people who wish to become dog trainers. If you have a pet dog that you wanted to bring in, we could train him to be a therapy dog, and you’d learn great handling skills for working with him in such a setting. But this wouldn’t be the same as certifying you to train other dogs to be therapy dogs.

Although we do offer a scent tracking class, it is geared toward having a great, fun time with your pet. We do not offer professional K9-handling instruction, but there are many schools that do offer such certification.

We send you our best wishes on your journey to become a trainer!

- Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: Cassie Landress http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-163 Cassie Landress Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:55:37 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-163 I want to become a police dog trainer along with a therapy dog trainer. Would you be able to help me? I want to become a police dog trainer along with a therapy dog trainer. Would you be able to help me?

]]> By: Wilford, Crain III http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-103 Wilford, Crain III Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:55:51 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-103 Good day my name is Wilford Crain, I am a case mannager for the Veteran Intergration Center here in Albuquerque. We are a two year transitional program for homeless Veterans. The reason for my contacting you is two fold: 1 I am interested in bringing therapy animals in to our program to work with some of our vets suffering from PTSD. 2. I have a veteran who has expressed interest in becoming a handler of a therapy animal. I thank you for your time. We are currently located at Value Place Hotel (505)275-8200 ext.106 I look forward to hearing from you. Good day my name is Wilford Crain, I am a case mannager for the Veteran Intergration Center here in Albuquerque. We are a two year transitional program for homeless Veterans. The reason for my contacting you is two fold: 1 I am interested in bringing therapy animals in to our program to work with some of our vets suffering from PTSD. 2. I have a veteran who has expressed interest in becoming a handler of a therapy animal. I thank you for your time. We are currently located at Value Place Hotel (505)275-8200 ext.106 I look forward to hearing from you.

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-77 Zoom Room Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:12:18 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-77 Dear Nicole, Our first suggestion is to get your puppy into a quality <a href="http://www.zoomroomonline.com/about-us/training-philosophy.html" title="positive-reinforcement dog training" rel="nofollow">positive-reinforcement dog training</a> program, leading up to your CGC. Therapy dogs generally cannot be certified until they are a year old (and they are not mature enough to handle the stresses and rigors of that type of work until then as well) so you're starting at a great time to get a good head start. Therapy dogs need to be very well-socialized around all types of people - including children, the elderly, and people that may show behavior which would normally scare a dog, so the more time you can spend with your puppy out and about in the world, in all kinds of settings, the better. Remember to keep sessions short, and if your puppy shows signs of being stressed out (watch our <a href="http://www.zoomroomonline.com/dog-training-videos.html" title="dog training video" rel="nofollow">dog training video</a> on stress signals for dogs), make sure you give her a break. After your puppy turns a year old, you can join one of two organizations - <a href="http://www.deltasociety.org/" title="Delta Society" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Delta Society</a> or <a href="http://www.tdi-dog.org/" title="Therapy Dogs International" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Therapy Dogs International</a>, both of whom should be able to guide you in setting up a Therapy Dog program at your workplace. These organizations will test and certify your dog and provide needed insurance and guidance as you develop your program. Good luck! We wish you all the best. - Your friends at the Zoom Room Dear Nicole,

Our first suggestion is to get your puppy into a quality positive-reinforcement dog training program, leading up to your CGC.

Therapy dogs generally cannot be certified until they are a year old (and they are not mature enough to handle the stresses and rigors of that type of work until then as well) so you’re starting at a great time to get a good head start. Therapy dogs need to be very well-socialized around all types of people – including children, the elderly, and people that may show behavior which would normally scare a dog, so the more time you can spend with your puppy out and about in the world, in all kinds of settings, the better.

Remember to keep sessions short, and if your puppy shows signs of being stressed out (watch our dog training video on stress signals for dogs), make sure you give her a break.

After your puppy turns a year old, you can join one of two organizations – Delta Society or Therapy Dogs International, both of whom should be able to guide you in setting up a Therapy Dog program at your workplace. These organizations will test and certify your dog and provide needed insurance and guidance as you develop your program.

Good luck! We wish you all the best.

- Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: Nicole Gardner http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-76 Nicole Gardner Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:14:36 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-76 Hi! I am an ABA Therapist working with children with Autism. I also have three children of my own, one of whom has Autism. Prior to this career I was a Vet Tech for the better part of a decade. That being said I realize that I have a real gem of a puppy temperament wise. She is a 4 and a five month old Black Lab called Happy. My employer has checked with her Ins. Agent and has recieved a green light regarding the utilization of Therapy Dogs for the Children we serve. We are in Virginia Beach. SHould we seek out CGC first? Any advice or suggestions on how to proceed? Nikki Gardner Hi!

I am an ABA Therapist working with children with Autism. I also have three children of my own, one of whom has Autism.
Prior to this career I was a Vet Tech for the better part of a decade. That being said I realize that I have a real gem of a puppy temperament wise. She is a 4 and a five month old Black Lab called Happy.

My employer has checked with her Ins. Agent and has recieved a green light regarding the utilization of Therapy Dogs for the Children we serve. We are in Virginia Beach. SHould we seek out CGC first? Any advice or suggestions on how to proceed?

Nikki Gardner

]]> By: Zoom Room http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-69 Zoom Room Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:59:43 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-69 Dear John, We'd love to help you, but don't yet have a Zoom Room location in the Albuquerque area. We really do hope to have on there soon! Did you know that Forbes magazine ranked Albuquerque as one of the top three most <a href="http://www.zoomroomonline.com/dog-friendly-cities.html" title="dog friendly cities" rel="nofollow">dog-friendly cities</a>? If you know anyone in New Mexico who might be interested in a Zoom Room <a href="http://www.zoomroomonline.com/franchise.html" title="dog training franchise" rel="nofollow">dog training franchise</a>, feel free to send them our way. We hope to meet you and your adorable Frenchie soon! All best, Your friends at the Zoom Room Dear John,

We’d love to help you, but don’t yet have a Zoom Room location in the Albuquerque area. We really do hope to have on there soon! Did you know that Forbes magazine ranked Albuquerque as one of the top three most dog-friendly cities?

If you know anyone in New Mexico who might be interested in a Zoom Room dog training franchise, feel free to send them our way.

We hope to meet you and your adorable Frenchie soon!

All best,
Your friends at the Zoom Room

]]> By: John Gill http://www.zoomroomonline.com/therapy-dog-training.html/comment-page-1#comment-68 John Gill Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:43:57 +0000 http://www.zoomroomonline.com/?p=1763#comment-68 I am interested in a program to assist my one-year-old spayed female French Bulldog to become a therapy dog. She is sweet,cute, about 20 lbs and I have noticed that people reaally brighten up when they see her in public. Any information would be appreciated. My phone number: 505-342-1965 I am interested in a program to assist my one-year-old spayed female French Bulldog to become a therapy dog. She is sweet,cute, about 20 lbs and I have noticed that people reaally brighten up when they see her in public.

Any information would be appreciated. My phone number: 505-342-1965

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