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Our Therapy Dog teams are thorougly trained and evaluated for proper temperaments. All of the dogs have passed the AKC Good Citizen Test and have had additonal evaluation for temperament and demeanor by a Certified Master Trainer with 40 years experience training working dogs.

In order to provide a safe and fun experience for all concerned, K9 Buddies goes a few steps further than most other organizaitons.

Here's how:

1) We also train and certify the handlers, not just the dogs. A great dog, in the hands of an inexperienced handler, can create an unsafe situation. Handlers are evaluated not only on their ability to control the dog at all times but also the ability to recongnize any situation that could cause a problem.

2) Handlers are required to attend a mandatory seminar devoted to safety issues and possible scenarios they may encounter. Other organizations don't provide this type of handler training.

3) The team must successfully complete two test visits to actual facilities where they are evaluated for thier performance "under fire".

The dogs are all current on rabies vaccinations and we keep a record of their proof of vaccination and Canine Good Citizen Award. Upon request, we are happy to provide a copy of these documents.

In the unlikely event that an accident should occur, all K9 Buddies teams are covered by a million dollar liability policy when on K9 Buddies business.

Various volunteer teams are available on weekends, evenings, or during the week. We should be able to meet your scheduling requirements.

We can work with medical practiconers to fufill their requirements for formal rehabilitation and treatment programs. We have trainers availble to work with the handlers and dogs to achive the desired result.