Eight teams completed our Bright Spot Therapy Dog Training course this past Sunday. The final phase of the training takes the teams to a nursing home to practice the skills and techniques they’ve learned in class on real residents and patients.
When finished with our required Therapy Dog Training Class, teams are well-prepared to undergo their evaluation (also taking place at a nursing home) and, with a successful outcome, to make meaningful visits on their own. Bright Spot certified Therapy Dog Teams have a myriad of healthcare and educational facilities to choose from for their visits. Our List of Visiting Opportunities has over 140 facilities in Massachusetts and other New England states.
If you are thinking about getting your dog certified as a Therapy Dog, check out our website for the first class in 2016. Start the New Year by becoming a certified Bright Spot Therapy Dog Team.