CKC Welcomes a Therapy Dog Title Recognition Program

Effective January 1 2019, CKC will be recognizing Titles from CKC Approved Therapy Dog Organizations.

What is a Therapy Dog?
It is a dog and their owner/handler who are evaluated and tested via the Therapy Dog Organization and if successful, volunteer their time and visit people in hospital and community facilities. These dog teams promote emotional support for both short and long-term patients as well as the elderly, disabled, children in a variety of hospitals, homes and schools.
 
How does your dog get started?
You must enroll your dog with a Therapy Dog Organization and complete the required program. The Canadian Kennel Club has approved six Therapy Dog Organizations.
 
What does it mean that The Canadian Kennel Club approved Therapy Dog Organizations?
If you and your dog successfully complete the required levels of accomplishment at one of the following organizations, you are eligible to apply for a Canadian Kennel Title Recognition and Certificate.

CKC APPROVED THERAPY DOG ORGANIZATIONS

Vancouver ecoVillage     99900 SQ 450 601, RPO Denman Place Vancouver BC M9V 1P4 www.vanecovillage.com	Therapeutic Paws of Canada 2886 Front Road Hawkesbury Ontario K6A 2R2 www.tpoc.ca
Pet Partners 345 118th Ave SE Suite 200 Bellevue, WA 98005 www.petpartners.org	Pacific Animal Therapy Society 550-2950 Douglas Street Victoria, BC V8T 4N4 www.patspets.ca
River Valley Obedience & Field Trial Club Inc. P.O. Box 3216 Stn B Fredericton NB E3A 5G9 www.rivervalleyobedienceclub.com	St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs Canada     1900 City Park Drive Suite 400 Ottawa Ontario K1J 1A3 www.sja.ca

What criteria does my dog require to be eligible for a Canadian Kennel Club Title Recognition and Certificate after they have successfully accomplished the requirements of the Therapy Dog Organization?

• Canadian Kennel Club Therapy Dog Title Application form with the fee of $20.00 plus applicable taxes. https://www.ckc.ca/en/Files/Forms/Shows-Trials/Exhibitors/Therapy-Dog-Title-Application-Form-No-150-37-70
• CKC Registration Number or a Performance Event Number (PEN), a Canine Companion Number (CCN), a Miscellaneous Certification Number (MCN) or an Event Registration Number (ERN).
• A Canine Good Neighbour Certification (CGN).
• CKC Therapy Dog Record of Visits Form or equivalent form from the Therapy Dog Organization. https://www.ckc.ca/en/Files/Forms/Shows-Trials/Exhibitors/Therapy-Dog-Record-of-Visits-Form-No-150-37-71

What are the various Canadian Kennel Club Recognition Titles for Therapy Dogs?
Titles include Therapy Dog Novice (THDN) with the completion of 10 visits, Therapy Dog (THD)-with the completion of 50 Visits, Therapy Dog Advanced (THDA)-with the completion of 100 Visits, Therapy Dog Excellent (THDX)-with the completion of 200 Visits, and the Therapy Dog Distinguished (THDD)-with the completion of 500 Visits.