Getting Started as a Therapy Team

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1. Pass the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test.

• To find an evaluator in your area, click here.
• To view the test, click here.

2. Pass a leading agency’s Therapy Dog Certification Test.

• Click on the preferred links below for more information on each agency’s testing requirements, schedule and locations.
• Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.
• Comfort Caring Canines
• Teams may also be certified by other major certifying agencies.
• Therapy Dogs, International
• Therapy Dogs, Incorporated
• Delta Society/Pet Partners

3. Fill out our Volunteer Application, then contact us. We’ll arrange a meeting with our Welcome Team. They will answer any questions and help you to:

• Submit a PA State Criminal History Request Form (Form #SP4 164) and follow the instructions for a New Record Check.
• Apply for a PA Child Abuse Clearance History (Form #CY 113 (UF) 6/11).

Download Volunteer Application here:
Volunteer Application