Heel 2 Heal.
The Carolina Canines for Therapy program trains owners and their dogs to provide animal-assisted visitations in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, group homes and treatment facilities.
Our comprehensive training program gives canines the healing touch. The 6-week course is designed to provide a hands-on approach for people and their dogs to learn the skills needed for successful visitations. After completing the program, the teams become registered Carolina Canines for Therapy teams and can then volunteer in the community.
Carolina Canines for Therapy training programs are offered throughout the year. Contact Carolina Canines at volunteer.services@carolinacanines.org or visit CCT Classes to learn when the next class is starting.
Course Prerequisites
- The dog must be at least one (1) year of age and have lived in the handlers home for at least 6 months prior to participation.
- Dogs must know strong and reliable basic obedience (sit, down, stay, recall and walking on a loose leash) and have completed AKC Canine Good Citizens prior to class registration.
- Neck buckle collars, cloth martingale collars or head harnesses (i.e. Halti, Gentle Leader, Snoot Loop), are the only acceptable equipment allowed. A six (6) foot leash is mandatory; no retractable leads.
- First night of class handler must provide completed registration form, proof of CGC certification and copy of animal’s vaccination record.
