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VIP’s Therapy Teams are the Heart & Soul of our Organization.
VIP’s Therapy Teams are the Heart & Soul of our Organization.
Embark on the Journey: train your dog for therapy dog success.
To become a certified team, you and your dog must be committed to completing the Training process.
STEP 1: Pre-Requisites
You and your dog must meet the following general qualifications:
~ Dog must be at least 18 months old. You, the handler of the dog, must be at least 18 years old.
~ You must be willing to complete a background check through VIP Dog Teams.
~ You must have owned your Dog for at least six months.
~ Dogs are required to have passed the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) within the last two years. A certified dog trainer must administer this. CLICK HERE to learn more about the CGC.
~ Dog must be in good health and have up to date rabies and vaccinations. Proof of current health certificate from your veterinarian is required at the time of application.
~ Dogs must be non-reactive towards other dogs and must enjoy interacting with strangers.
Our Therapy Dog Program was designed from the beginning to certify therapy dog teams in areas of under-served needs. Goal-directed therapy is significantly different from the usual “meet and greet” type of animal assisted activities. In the G.O.T. DOGS (Goal Oriented Therapy) Program the dogs are used both as a tool and a motivator to help clients (children and adults) achieve clearly defined goals as set by their therapist or teacher. Are you ready to be a VIP Dog Team? For more information about the next Therapy Dog Prep Class Click here or email us [email protected]
STEP 2: VIP Dog Teams
To become a certified team, you and your dog must be committed to completing the Training process.
STEP 1:
Pre-Requisites
You and your dog must meet the following general qualifications:
~ Dog must be at least 18 months old. You, the handler of the dog, must be at least 18 years old.
~ You must be willing to complete a background check through VIP Dog Teams.
~ You must have owned your Dog for at least six months.
~ Dogs are required to have passed the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test (CGC) within the last two years. A certified dog trainer must administer this. CLICK HERE to learn more about the CGC.
~ Dog must be in good health and have up to date rabies and vaccinations. Proof of current health certificate from your veterinarian is required at the time of application.
~ Dogs must be non-reactive towards other dogs and must enjoy interacting with strangers.
STEP 2: VIP Dog Teams
Our Therapy Dog Program was designed from the beginning to certify therapy dog teams in areas of under-served needs. Goal-directed therapy is significantly different from the usual “meet and greet” nursing home type of animal assisted activities. In the GOT DOGS (Goal Oriented Therapy) Program the dogs are used both as a tool and a motivator to help clients (children and adults) achieve clearly defined goals as set by their therapist or teacher. Are you ready to be a VIP Dog Team? For more information about the next Therapy Dog Prep Class Click here or email us [email protected]
Meet Our VIP Therapy Dogs!
ROXIE
Breed: Standard Poodle
Birthday: July 17, 2021
Favorite Activities: Playing ball at
the park
Best Thing Ever: Being Pet...anywhere!
Best Friends : Bella and Reggie
Handler: Karen
HARRY
Breed: Double Doodle
Birthday: December 12, 2019
Favorite Activities: To catch the ball midair, explore on hikes
Best Thing Ever: Yummy treats, Back
Best Friends: Sedona
Handler: Kitty
MAGGIE
Breed: English Cream Golden Retriever
Birthday: September 3, 2022
Favorite Activities: Getting Treats and
playing with her sister Gracie
Best Thing Ever: Playing in the snow
Best Friends: Gracie, goldendoodle
Handler: Sara
JACK
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: August 3, 2020
Favorite Activities: Swimming
Best Thing Ever: Anything that squeaks
Best Friends: Oliver (Brother)
Handler: Jill
INDIANA (INDY)
Breed: Labordor Retriever
Birthday: June 24, 2015
Favorite Activities: Playing fetch,
Running on the beach, Camping anywhere
Best Thing Ever: "Ringing the bell"
after 6 months of cancer treatment!
Best Friends : My humans & my Lab brother, Canelo
Handler: Terri (Mom)
HIRO
Breed: Golden Doodle
Birthday: March 14, 2022
Favorite Activities: Retrieve his
squeaky ball and play frisbee at the beach
Best Thing Ever: Watch dog shows
on TV & his ears scratched
Best Friends: Bear
Handlers: Tom, Edye & Sebastian
BRADY
Breed: Mini Labradoodle
Birthday: April 2, 2015
Favorite Activities: Playing with squeaky toys & balls, belly rubs & giving kisses
Best Thing Ever: Treats & balls
Best Friends: Brewster & Allie
Handler: Nancy & Nathan
BREWSTER
Breed: Mini Labradoodle
Birthday: July 21, 2014
Favorite Activities: Sniffing, Playing
ball with Dad, Playing Fetch
Best Thing Ever: Treats and Dad
Best Friends: Brady, Allie, and Nathan
Handler: David (Dad)
SULLY
Breed: Golden Retriever
Birthday: June 3, 2019
Favorite Activities: Retrieving.
Playing in the snow & water
Best Thing Ever: Ears scratched and tug toys
Best Friends: Charlie and Stanley
Handler: Liz
GRACIE
Breed: Golden Doodle
Birthday: October 28, 2021
Favorite Activities: Going on a walk,
playing with Maggie and getting a belly rub
Best Thing Ever: When mom gets home from work
Best Friends: Maggie
Handler: Sara
Meet Our VIP Therapy Dogs!
ROXIE
Breed: Standard Poodle
Birthday: July 17, 2021
Favorite Activities: Playing ball at
the park
Best Thing Ever: Being Pet...anywhere!
Best Friends : Bella and Reggie
Handler: Karen
HARRY
Breed: Double Doodle
Birthday: December 12, 2019
Favorite Activities: To catch the ball midair, explore on hikes
Best Thing Ever: Yummy treats, Back
Best Friends: Sedona
Handler: Kitty
MAGGIE
Breed: English Cream Golden Retriever
Birthday: September 3, 2022
Favorite Activities: Getting Treats and
playing with her sister Gracie
Best Thing Ever: Playing in the snow
Best Friends: Gracie, goldendoodle
Handler: Sara
JACK
Breed: Labrador Retriever
Birthday: August 3, 2020
Favorite Activities: Swimming
Best Thing Ever: Anything that squeaks
Best Friends: Oliver (Brother)
Handler: Jill
INDIANA (INDY)
Breed: Labordor Retriever
Birthday: June 24, 2015
Favorite Activities: Playing fetch,
Running on the beach, Camping anywhere
Best Thing Ever: "Ringing the bell"
after 6 months of cancer treatment!
Best Friends : My humans & my Lab brother, Canelo
Handler: Terri (Mom)
HIRO
Breed: Golden Doodle
Birthday: March 14, 2022
Favorite Activities: Retrieve his
squeaky ball and play frisbee at the beach
Best Thing Ever: Watch dog shows
on TV & his ears scratched
Best Friends: Bear
Handlers: Tom, Edye & Sebastian
BRADY
Breed: Mini Labradoodle
Birthday: April 2, 2015
Favorite Activities: Playing with squeaky toys & balls, belly rubs & giving kisses
Best Thing Ever: Treats & balls
Best Friends: Brewster & Allie
Handler: Nancy & Nathan
BREWSTER
Breed: Mini Labradoodle
Birthday: July 21, 2014
Favorite Activities: Sniffing, Playing
ball with Dad, Playing Fetch
Best Thing Ever: Treats and Dad
Best Friends: Brady, Allie, and Nathan
Handler: David (Dad)
SULLY
Breed: Golden Retriever
Birthday: June 3, 2019
Favorite Activities: Retrieving.
Playing in the snow & water
Best Thing Ever: Ears scratched and tug toys
Best Friends: Charlie and Stanley
Handler: Liz
GRACIE
Breed: Golden Doodle
Birthday: October 28, 2021
Favorite Activities: Going on a walk,
playing with Maggie and getting a belly rub
Best Thing Ever: When mom gets home from work
Best Friends: Maggie
Handler: Sara
Volunteering
Once you have passed your VIP Dog Teams Therapy evaluation, you're ready to Volunteer as a provisional team! Will we send you to the appropriate place for you and your dog to volunteer under the supervision of a senior VIP G.O.T. Dog team member. You will be on Observation for 3-5 visits Then if all goes well you are ready to become a fully certified team.
Contact us at [email protected].
Depending on your location and the population you wish to serve, we will match you with a facility requesting our services. It is important to us that you are comfortable and happy in your assigned facility.
For more information, Browse our Website and Programs served,
drop us an email
or call us at
(805) 419-0677
Volunteering
Once you have passed your VIP Dog Teams Therapy evaluation, you're ready to Volunteer as a provisional team! Will we send you to the appropriate place for you and your dog to volunteer under the supervision of a senior VIP G.O.T. Dog team member. You will be on Observation for 3-5 visits Then if all goes well you are ready to become a fully certified team.
Contact us at [email protected].
Depending on your location and the population you wish to serve, we will match you with a facility requesting our services. It is important to us that you are comfortable and happy in your assigned facility.
For more information, Browse our Website and Programs served,
drop us an email [email protected] or call us at (805) 419-0677
(805) 419-0677
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