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Service & Therapy Dogs > Therapy Dogs Must be certified. Right?
CH Snowy,- CGC, TDI,- HC, HIC
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| Barked: Mon Nov 19, '12 11:43am PST |  |  |  |  | Most facilities require some type of documentation before you can start a visit, i.e. therapy dog registration and health record. In addition it's common to have a "Trial visit" so your therapy dog fits the needs of the facility.
I do recommend registering with one of therapy dog organizations, for your own protection against accident liabilities.
With Therapy Dog International, there is a look-up for evaluator in your geographical area. If there is no evaluator available in your area they do accept your CGC plus a letter from the AKC obedience judge for limited membership.
Their website is tdi-dog.org
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White Shepherd Dog > any white sheps out there?

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German Shepherd > Still pees in the house!
CH Snowy,- CGC, TDI,- HC, HIC
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| Barked: Sun Jan 10, '10 8:11pm PST |  |  |  |  | Great advice everyone!
I learned that with GSDs (perhaps other breeds too)rewarding the good behavior works very well.
When I was potty training the girls, I rewarded them with lots of praise (in a high pitched voice!) whenever they pottied outside. I even jump up and down, showing how happy I was (I call it our "potty-dance") I am sure my neighbors thought I was a nut-case!!!
It's funny, even to this day, when they go potty, they look at me expecting priases and my potty-dance"!!  |  |  |  |  |
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German Shepherd > Hi all Im new!

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German Shepherd > Medea
CH Snowy,- CGC, TDI,- HC, HIC
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| Barked: Wed Jan 6, '10 11:03pm PST |  |  |  |  | I am so sorry Brandy.
It saddens me to think of Medea's passing. She was a true GSD Diva and I always enjoyed your post about Medea. It came straight from your heart and I could always feel so much love in your writing. Medea was truly loved and cherished.
Big hugs to you Brandy - just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet girl at the Rainbow Bridge.
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German Shepherd > Funny Stuff

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German Shepherd > Video of some cute doggies decorating a tree

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German Shepherd > What a good boy!

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German Shepherd > Video of some cute doggies decorating a tree
CH Snowy,- CGC, TDI,- HC, HIC
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| Barked: Tue Dec 29, '09 8:51am PST |  |  |  |  | Snowy has a really bushy tail and she swishes it around like a metronome. My hubby is no longer allowed to put his soda on the coffee table.!
Well it's not so bad though - my former coworker has a male rottweiler with a natural tail. He cracked the screen of her 52" LCD TV with his wagging tail! (I was never a fan of tail docking ...but I can see why it's necessary with some breeds) |  |  |  |  |
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White Shepherd Dog > white dogs & white snow!

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