Project Canine

Project Canine offers a program to certify therapy dog teams. The process involves a pre-assessment appointment, attending a Step 1 class, a test, and practice lab sessions.

A pre-assessment is recommended for dogs between one and three years old, particularly for “COVID puppies” who may need additional preparation before the Step 1 class. The next Step 1 class is anticipated to be in January of 2025.

Policies

Project Canine cannot respond to team requests and general questions submitted through their pre-assessment or class waitlist forms.

Project Canine is an organization dedicated to cultivating compassion, kindness, and connection through certified therapy dogs. Established in 2007, they provide a structured process for dog owners to become a certified therapy dog team.

Their program includes a pre-assessment, class, test, and practice lab sessions. While they offer resources for those seeking service or emotional support animals, Project Canine explicitly states they do not provide or train these types of support animals.

Accomplishments

Project Canine has been serving the community since 2007. Their mission is to cultivate compassion, kindness, and connection through certified therapy dogs.

How to Get Started!

To begin the process of becoming a therapy dog team, interested individuals should first review Project Canine’s process. A pre-assessment appointment is recommended for dogs aged one to three years, though it is not mandatory. After reviewing the process, individuals can sign up for a pre-assessment or directly for the Step 1 class if they feel ready.