Our Therapy Dog Training and Certification Program Offers:
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We offer therapy dog certification that is recognized by several local facilities.
In order to earn your initial certification the following are required:
A “passed” temperament test
All required wellness paperwork
Proof of vaccines, negative fecal float test, signed wellness exam form and feeding agreement
Completion of Health Care Distractions Class
Passing of the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen and Community Canine exam.
All certified teams will receive a custom made therapy dog vest with their dog’s name on it.
Re-certification will be required every 12 months.
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There are 2 program options for dogs of varying training levels.
Full Training Program
(teaching excellent manners and all certification exam items)
Canine Good Citizen class (4 weeks)
Urban Canine Good Citizen class (4 weeks)
Community Canine class (4 weeks)
Health Care Distractions class (3 weeks)
Accelerated Training Program
(for dogs that already hold all 3 CGC titles or are ready to take the exams)
CGC Review Class (3 weeks)
Health Care Distractions class (3 weeks)
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We are an AKC recognized therapy dog organization. This means all visits your dog completes once certified though Infinite Possibilities count towards AKC Therapy Dog titles.
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We cover everything beginning to end! Other organizations provide either training OR certification - but not both. We cover all aspects from training, certification, insurance, and volunteer event coordination.
Infinite Possibilities Animals Inc. will offer to provide liability insurance to our certified therapy dog teams who don’t already carry an animal liability policy through their homeowners insurance or other avenues.
Infinite Possibilities Animals Inc. is proud to coordinate all of our volunteer placements and events. Certified teams will be added to our members-only Facebook and email groups and will be sent volunteer opportunities monthly.
A therapy dog vest custom-made to the dog's size. The handler can choose the accent color and the vest will be embroidered with the dog's name.
Custom-made stickers featuring your dog to hand out at therapy dog visits.
In order to enroll in our program, please fill out the form below. We will then schedule a dog evaluation. At your appointment, our trainer will discuss with you the next steps.
Without the essential traits, a dog may experience significant stress in therapy settings. Therefore, we cannot accept dogs into our training program who do not pass the dog evaluation.
Services must take place within 45 minutes of Milwaukee, WI.
Getting Started
Pricing and Scheduling
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Dog Evaluation
The first step towards becoming a certified therapy dog team is to complete a dog evaluation. Whether you are looking to enroll in our training program, or just take the certification exam we require an evaluation to make sure your dog has the correct temperament.
If your dog is ready to take the exam, you can do so at the time of your evaluation. Additional fees will apply.
Fee -30 minute in-person dog evaluation- $50.00
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Fees
Monthly Training Fees
Clients will be billed on a monthly basis. Monthly fees include 3-4 monthly lessons. Also included is access to the online client portal where tutorials, lesson recaps and other resources will be posted. Depending on the dog’s prior training, the program can take as little as 1 month or as long as 5-6 months.
Monthly Fee: $185.00 per month
Exam Only Fees
Dogs that already have the skills to earn the CGC, Urban CGC, and community canine titles are welcome to take the exam without prior training.
Exam Only - $185.00*
*Exam fees will be discounted to $85.00 for teams that already carry an animal liability insurance policy through their homeowners insurance or other avenues.
Recertification Fees
Recertification must take place every 12 months - $185.00*
*Recertification fees will be discounted to $85.00 for teams that already carry an animal liability insurance policy through their homeowners insurance or other avenues.
Recertification will include a shortened exam to make sure the dog's skills have been retained, as well as another year of liability insurance coverage.
Disclaimer: If a dog is deemed unsuitable for a certain class or service, the value of any unused package portion or class fee can be applied toward other pet training services. We cannot accommodate refunds. Class fees will be prorated in the event of dismissal.