WE NEED DOGS & DEDICATED PEOPLE

You and your dog CAN make a huge difference in someone’s world!

You and your dog DO NOT need to be perfect – nor do you or your dog need a “degree” to qualify. Please consider exploring the possibility.

Your dog does need to be:
Friendly (with humans and other dogs)
Healthy & Legal (up to date on shots & license)
Under your control (without force or intimidation)

Please research the topic of Therapy Dogs and select the philosophy
and national organization that best matches your needs and preferences.

********* CLICK HERE TO view the website for THERAPY DOGS, INC.


For your convenience, KINDLY CANINES has two
Tester/Observer(s) certified with Therapy Dogs, Inc., Cheyenne, WY

Come see for yourself...
Reach us at 717.263.2076 for further information and arrange for an orientation.



THERAPY DOG TEAM REGISTRATION PROCESS

**Arrange date and time of first meeting**


1.  First meeting – WITHOUT the dog
Please bring a copy of the veterinary records showing shots and expiration dates – including the Rabies tag # and expiration date
Meet with Tester/Observer (T/O) to:

Discuss the dog, programs and volunteering opportunities, etc.

Review and discuss visual materials, membership application, forms, test and procedures as required by Therapy Dogs, Inc. and Kindly Canines. A liability waiver must be reviewed and signed before proceeding. You will receive a TDInc membership application (which MUST be signed or stamped by your vet – before submitting to TDInc) and copies of TDInc’s Member Guidelines and Insurance Letter
Accompany T/O and his/her dog on “rounds”, observe them while on visits and determine if this activity and environment will be comfortable for you and your dog.

Discuss any concerns or questions.
 
Arrange for second meeting.


2. Second Meeting – WITH your dog
Testing - your dog must be tested in an unfamiliar environment. After a successful test, and your decision to proceed, you’ll get name badges:
“Future Therapy Dog” and “Future Registered Handler”

You and your dog will then accompany T/O and his/her dog on “rounds”. Most likely, you and your dog will have the opportunity to see other teams who will also be doing “rounds.” Active participation during this session visits may qualify as one “observation.”

Arrange next observation
 
Arrange Mantoux Testing schedule which can often be coordinated with further observations.

Obtain Manor Care Volunteer packet

Complete the form for Criminal Background Investigation

Arrange for HIPAA and Elder Abuse Class Date
 
Arrange for additional observation dates – you’ll need to accompany a T/O during
visits until you receive your registration through Therapy Dogs, Inc.


NOTE: After testing, a minimum of three visit observations are required before you can submit:
Signed Waiver
Test results
Report of Observations
Completed TDInc Membership application (must be signed/stamped by Vet)
Check for $20.00 membership/insurance fee payable to Therapy Dogs, Inc.
o Refer to application for fee schedule for additional dogs/handlers


** Copies of all health/shot records (canine & human) and all background investigation results will be kept by KINDLY CANINES and distributed, as needed, to facilities where we will provide Therapy Dog volunteer services. All handlers will be responsible for maintaining active TDInc. membership and for obtaining, and providing to KINDLY CANINES, all updated health/shot records.

Updated July 2006

**Kindly Canines is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.