Therapy dogs must have attained adulthood, with many organizations not allowing puppies under a year old. Additionally, many organizations require dogs to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen(CGC) test for obedience, although others require a therapy-specific test in place of the CGC such as the Public Access Test (PAT).
Certification of Completion Requirements:
200 Hours of training
20 Sessions
PAT
Good Canine Citizen Evaluation
Slip lead (included)