Start Your Therapy Dog Program

(Free Forms and Checklist)

I created these free forms and templates based on my real experience starting a therapy dog program in a school setting.

If you're trying to get approval, stay organized, or make sure you're covering all the right steps—these will save you a TON of time.

You can copy, edit, and use them for your own school and dog.

Not sure where to start? Begin with the checklist.

Both Maybel and Blanche are registered through Pet Partners-one of the most respected therapy animal organizations in the country.

AKC The AKC offers titles including the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and therapy dog titles. They do not register therapy dogs but award official titles that recognize therapy work you have already done.

Helpful Links

The following organizations and resources were invaluable in building our program. Whether you are just getting started or looking to strengthen an existing program these links are a great place to begin.