Here are a few questions we often get and maybe they will answer your questions.
If not, we hope you will take a moment to drop us a line on the
"Contact Us" page.
Dogs must be 1 year old to be eligible for testing.
No. Our test revolves around the experiences your dog will have on Therapy visits.
You are both protected by primary liability and accident insurance.
No. We want friendly, well socialized dogs that are controlled and not timid. We can guide you on this.
Therapy dogs are always in training, preparing for the test really depends on you and your dog.
No. Any dog is eligible - mixed breeds, rescues career changed, retired show dogs, etc.
No. Our safety guidelines permit only one dog per handler. However, you may have more than one Registered therapy dog in your household.
New Bern, Bridgeton, Kinston, Cove City, Morehead City, Jacksonville, & Vanceboro. In the New Bern area, we conduct training & evaluations at the Union Point Park. (see the map on the 'Contact Us' page for directions)
New Bern Therapy Dog Training Certification
201 East Front Street ~ New Bern, North Carolina 28560
818-512-6045 ~ email: NewBernTherapyDogs@yahoo.com
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We are evaluators/certifiers for “The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.” (BBTD) and was informed that BBTD is here to help already certified Teams struggling with Therapy Dogs Inc. “TDI”. BBTD will waive the $20 registration fee for all TDI Teams who would like to become certified with BBTD. There will still be a $50 annual membership fee.
We sympathize with those who have been set adrift and are ready to get you back on board again.
Please contact me, even if you are not in my area, and I will guide you to find an evaluator in your area or instruct you on remote certification.