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At Prescribed Pets, we prioritize our therapist dogs and their body language while maintaining high standard of excellence for both the dog and the owner to qualify.  We emphasize "skillsets," which are activities designed for participants that help achieve the therapeutic goals outlined in their treatment plan. Our approach not only considers the dog's abilities but also their enjoyment and willingness to engage with others for the duration of the session. The physical health and mental well-being of our dogs are paramount, along with their desire to interact with participants under the guidance and support of their owners, fostering truly effective pet therapy.

OUR TEAMS

Requirements to become a Prescribed Pets Animal Assisted Therapy Team

  • HANDLER MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE

  • DOG IS AT LEAST 12 MONTHS OLD AND IS NOT ON THE INSURANCE EXCLUSION LIST

  • DOG MUST HAVE LIVED IN OWNER'S HOME AT LEAST 6 MONTHS

  • DOG MUST BE RELIABLY HOUSE TRAINED

  • DOG MUST HAVE NO HISTORY OF AGRESSION

  • DOG MUST BE RESPONSIVE TO OWNER IN DIRECTION AND SUPPORT

  • DOG MUST ENJOY INTERACTING WITH OTHERS WHILE IN CUE FROM OWNER

  • DOG HAS COMPLETED THE CGC (Canine Good Citizen)

  • DOG COMPLETED TESTING & EVALUATION WITH APPROVED THERAPY DOG ORGANIZATION or OWNER IS A CERTIFIED ANIMAL ASSISTED INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (C-AAIS)

  • CURRENT ON VACCINATIONS

  • PREPARED TO COMPLETE CRIMINAL & CHILD ABUSE BACKGROUND CHECKS

FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE MET BEFORE YOUR DOG CAN BE EVALUATED

IF THE ABOVE ARE MET THAN MEMBERSHIP IS STARTED WITH THE FOLLOWING

  • COMPLETE PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEER QUESTIONAIRRE

  • ATTEND SKILLSET EVALUATION (SEE EXAMPLES USED IN EVALUATION)

  • COMPLETED REGISTRATION & REQUIREMENT FORM (THIS WILL BE EMAILED UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF SKILLSET EVALUATION)

    • UPLOAD OR EMAIL COPY OF VACCINATION RECORDS 

    • UPLOAD VETERINARIAN HEALTH SCREENING FORM

    • UPLOAD OR EMAIL COPY OF GOOD STANDING - CERTIFICATE OF GRADUATION OR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM OTHER TRADITIONAL THERAPY DOG ORGANIZATION

    • UPLOAD OR EMAIL HEADSHOT OF DOG FOR THERAPIST ID CARD AND HEADSHOT OF HANDLER FOR FILES

    • MEMBERSHIP FEES PAID (SEE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP)

  • OBSERVE APPROVED SESSIONS OF VETERAN DOG TEAM AND HAVE AT LEAST YOUR FIRST SESSION OBSERVED BY LEADER

  • ATTEND NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION (RECEIVE DOG & HANDLER GEAR AND DOG TOOLKIT LIST AND IMPORTANT DOCS)

  • ATTEND CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS (AT LEAST 2 PER YR OR OBTAIN NEW SKILLSET EVAL EVERY 2 YRS.) 

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