AKC Expands Therapy Dog Titling

AKC Expands Therapy Dog Titling Program

Requirement: Register your dog for an AKC Canine Partner's Number or AKC PAL Number: www.akc.org

http://www.akc.org/dogowner/therapy/index.cfm

AKC Therapy Dog Novice (ThDN) – Awarded after 10 visits
AKC Therapy Dog Advanced (ThDA) – Awarded after 100 visits
AKC Therapy Dog Excellent (ThDX) – Awarded after 200 visits
AKC Distinguished Therapy Dog (ThDD) – Awarded after 400 visits

Dogs who are registered and approved by recognized therapy dog organizations may apply to earn the AKC Therapy Dog titles, which will be listed on the dog’s AKC title record. Any dog, including mixed breeds, can earn AKC Therapy Dog titles as long as the dog is AKC-registered, listed with AKC Canine Partners http://www.apps.akc.org/apps/canine_partners/ or enrolled in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program.

To apply for a title or learn more about the AKC Therapy Dog program, visit http://www.akc.org/dogowner/therapy/index.cfm

AKC Number for Purebred & Mixed Breed Dogs

Become a CGC Titled Dog once you get an AKC Number!