Comments on: Does a dog have to have all its teeth with no yellow to be a therapy dog? http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/ Wonderful Dogs and Very Cute Puppies Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:11:15 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Pell M http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-6393 Pell M Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:14:03 +0000 http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/#comment-6393 <a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Website content</a> He either must have all of his teeth, or a nice set of dentures. Website content

He either must have all of his teeth, or a nice set of dentures.

]]> By: HDB http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-6392 HDB Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:09:48 +0000 http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/#comment-6392 <a href=""><a href='http://kansieo.com'>Kansieo.com</a></a> I think that the attached link will help. It's too long to copy and paste, but it tells you everything you need to know to have your dog qualify for a therapy dog. ADD: I also found this regarding therapy dogs: Requirements For Becoming a Therapy Dog Team THE HANDLER: 1. Must have time to volunteer. 2. Must get along well with people. 3. Must be reliable and responsible. 4. Must be able to "read" their dog. 5. Must be able to handle their dog in all situations, without loud commands or physical force. 6. Must be attentive to their dog in all situations. THE DOG: 1. Must love and be accepting of all kinds of people. 2. Must solicit attention from strangers. 3. Must be very calm and "bombproof" - not reactive. 4. Must know basic obedience: sit, down, stay, come, and heel, and perform them reliably, without loud commands or force. 5. Must know the "leave it" command. 6. Must be able to do a "paws up" or get up on a chair to reach beds, if the dog is of an appropriate size. 7. Must tolerate all kinds of inappropriate petting, hugging, and sudden touching. Must allow people to "get in his/her face". 8. Must remain calm and obedient around all types of distractions and in all situations, with only a buckle collar. (no choke chains) 9. Must not jump up on or paw people. 10. Must not vocalize except on command. 11. Must get along well with other dogs and be in control around them. 12. Must be reasonably healthy, free of pain and well groomed. 13. Must be at least one year of age. 14. Must have all shots and a health certificate from a Vet. 15. Must be free of all parasites, including fleas and worms. 16. May be any breed or mixed breed. 17. Must pass a test by a licensed evaluator. ************** Good luck :-) Kansieo.com

I think that the attached link will help. It’s too long to copy and paste, but it tells you everything you need to know to have your dog qualify for a therapy dog.

ADD:

I also found this regarding therapy dogs:

Requirements For Becoming a Therapy Dog Team

THE HANDLER:

1. Must have time to volunteer.

2. Must get along well with people.

3. Must be reliable and responsible.

4. Must be able to “read” their dog.

5. Must be able to handle their dog in all situations, without loud commands or physical force.

6. Must be attentive to their dog in all situations.

THE DOG:
1. Must love and be accepting of all kinds of people.

2. Must solicit attention from strangers.

3. Must be very calm and “bombproof” – not reactive.

4. Must know basic obedience: sit, down, stay, come, and heel, and perform them reliably, without loud commands or force.

5. Must know the “leave it” command.

6. Must be able to do a “paws up” or get up on a chair to reach beds, if the dog is of an appropriate size.

7. Must tolerate all kinds of inappropriate petting, hugging, and sudden touching. Must allow people to “get in his/her face”.

8. Must remain calm and obedient around all types of distractions and in all situations, with only a buckle collar. (no choke chains)

9. Must not jump up on or paw people.

10. Must not vocalize except on command.

11. Must get along well with other dogs and be in control around them.

12. Must be reasonably healthy, free of pain and well groomed.

13. Must be at least one year of age.

14. Must have all shots and a health certificate from a Vet.

15. Must be free of all parasites, including fleas and worms.

16. May be any breed or mixed breed.

17. Must pass a test by a licensed evaluator.

**************

Good luck :-)

]]> By: Hot Gal http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-6391 Hot Gal Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:38:18 +0000 http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/#comment-6391 <a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Website content</a> No, All it has to do(if you want it registered) is pass on of the state tests and make sure your dog has no Disease Website content

No, All it has to do(if you want it registered) is pass on of the state tests and make sure your dog has no Disease

]]> By: Shanna http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-6390 Shanna Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:12:26 +0000 http://ourchinesecresteds.com/does-a-dog-have-to-have-all-its-teeth-with-no-yellow-to-be-a-therapy-dog/#comment-6390 <a href="http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com">Caffeinated Content</a> No, a therapy dog just needs to be clean and free from disease. As long as the dog isn't having any major issues with its teeth like infections or such, then it's fine. A little plaque or a missing tooth is not going to stop a dog from being a therapy dog. The temperament is the biggest issue with therapy dogs. Caffeinated Content

No, a therapy dog just needs to be clean and free from disease. As long as the dog isn’t having any major issues with its teeth like infections or such, then it’s fine. A little plaque or a missing tooth is not going to stop a dog from being a therapy dog. The temperament is the biggest issue with therapy dogs.

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