![]() ![]() The second part of my testing was for my “Skills” as a therapy dog. I will stay with a stranger when told to do so and let them pet me and touch me-even if they are rough or awkward with their touch. This really helps when I am with my pet partner buddies and pictures are being taken of us with one of the people we visit. I stay in a down or sit until I am called. I learned to sit and go down when I am told. I heel when I walk and come when I am called. We “working dogs” must pass this test 100%. I stayed in obedience training until I was ready to pass my CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST. I learned to play with them and not be afraid or aggressive. I got used to being with big dogs, little, noisy dogs, and middle size dogs. We went to “dog school” for obedience training when I was so little I thought the other dogs would eat me. One of the hard parts was having food put in front of me and I couldn’t eat it-even my favorite snack hot dog-until Lois said it was all right. I learned to greet people and let them pet me and even look at my teeth. I learned not to be afraid of loud noises, wheelchairs, crutches and walkers, and all types of human beings from babies to old people and even teenagers-those skateboards and roller-blades can really startle you. Mom helped me by taking me with her to places that were inside and outside like offices, stores and shopping malls. Some of my friends that I work with were trained as adult animals. Lois began training me when I was just a puppy. I thought you might like to know how I became a pet partner. I love seeing all those people we visit, smile and laugh playing with me and my animal friends and their human partners. I have been working with Lois I call her “Mom”, since I turned one year of age. We are members of Create-A-Smile in Orange County, CA. Pet Partners such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters belong to Delta Society and work with their human pet partners. We visit homes for abused kids, shelters for adults, youth and children, Ronald MacDonald House, nursing homes, assisted living homes for seniors and rehabilitation hospitals. ![]() We help make people of all ages feel better. I live and work with my owner and handler Lois Abrams. Hi There! I am an ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY DOG. To learn the specifics of becoming a Pet Partner team here is Duke’s Story. The dog must be one year of age and the handler 12 years of age with adult supervision.Passing the Canine Good Citizen Test and the Temperament Test.A human that has the dedication to give of their time, warmth and care to other humans in need.A dog that has the temperament of warmth, love and companionship to humans.What does it take to be an Animal Assisted Therapy Pet Partner? The two key elements are: What better heritage to serve as an Animal Assisted Therapy Pet Partner! It is said that most toys breeds are in this world for humans to love them and that the Cavalier is in this world to love humans! Pet Cavaliers make for wonderful service animals and Cavaliers participating in confirmation shows and retired champions serve as Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs as well. Cavalier, King Charles, Spaniel was originally bred to be a comfort and companion dog. ![]()
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