Therapy & CGC Training
What is a therapy dog?
Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort to other individuals. Some of the places therapy dogs work include but are not limited to schools, counseling offices, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Any breed of dog can work as a therapy dog as long as they have the required temperament and necessary level of training. Therapy dogs should enjoy interacting with people but should also be able to be calm and focused around groups of people and dogs. Proper socialization is critical, as therapy dogs must be confident in their environment and will come into contact with many strangers. A therapy dog should enjoy their job of assisting others!
Therapy dogs and their handlers work as a team. The handler must be able to ensure control of their dog in many situations. While therapy work is often quite enjoyable, there can be stressful moments associated with certain environments that both the handler and dog must be able to work through.
We offer testing and certification through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Click here to view this organization’s certification requirements.
What is a canine good citizen (CGC)?
The Canine Good Citizen Certification is offered through the American Kennel Club. This program is designed to help dogs and their owners be their best!
The Canine Good Citizen test is a 10-skill test that is open to all breeds and ages. This test focuses on good manners for dogs and responsible dog ownership for owners.
The 10-Skill Test includes:
- Accepting A Friendly Stranger
- Sitting Politely For Petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out For A Walk (Walking On A Loose Leash)
- Walking Through a Crowd
- Sit And Down On Cue & Stay In Place
- Coming When Called
- Reaction To Another Dog
- Reaction to Distraction
- Supervised Separation
What is a therapy dog?
Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort to other individuals. Some of the places therapy dogs work include but are not limited to schools, counseling offices, hospitals, and nursing homes.
Any breed of dog can work as a therapy dog as long as they have the required temperament and necessary level of training. Therapy dogs should enjoy interacting with people but should also be able to be calm and focused around groups of people and dogs. Proper socialization is critical, as therapy dogs must be confident in their environment and will come into contact with many strangers. A therapy dog should enjoy their job of assisting others!
Therapy dogs and their handlers work as a team. The handler must be able to ensure control of their dog in many situations. While therapy work is often quite enjoyable, there can be stressful moments associated with certain environments that both the handler and dog must be able to work through.
We offer testing and certification through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Click here to view this organization’s certification requirements.
Get Started today
Are you interested in having your dog trained by Big Sky K9? Our team would love to help! If you would like to learn more about our dog training programs or have any questions, contact us and one of our dog trainers will reach out.
What is a canine good citizen (CGC)?
The Canine Good Citizen Certification is offered through the American Kennel Club. This program is designed to help dogs and their owners be their best!
The Canine Good Citizen test is a 10-skill test that is open to all breeds and ages. This test focuses on good manners for dogs and responsible dog ownership for owners.
The 10-Skill Test includes:
- Accepting A Friendly Stranger
- Sitting Politely For Petting
- Appearance and Grooming
- Out For A Walk (Walking On A Loose Leash)
- Walking Through a Crowd
- Sit And Down On Cue & Stay In Place
- Coming When Called
- Reaction To Another Dog
- Reaction to Distraction
- Supervised Separation
therapy and CGC PROGRAM pricing
Pricing: $2,800
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash & Off-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 14 Days of Immersive Training
- Dog Will Board In-Home with Professional Trainer
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
- Training Will Be Modified as Needed Based on Therapy Goals
- Off-Leash Recall
- Training in a Variety of Environments Including Store, Towns, Parks, etc.
- Greeting Manners, Door Manners, and Feeding Manners
- Daily Progress Updates
- Mini Educator E-Collar
Therapy Certification Offered Through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
At the completion of the program, the owner will receive a 2 hour training sesion that details the skills their dog has learned and how to maintain their training at home. We want you to be successful, so this program also includes lifetime support!
Pricing: $1,150
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 8 Private One-Hour Lessons
- 4 Basic Obedience Lessons
- 4 Lessons to Prepare You and Your Dog for Their Therapy Evaluation
- Mini Educator E-Collar
- 20′ Mountain Dog Training Leash
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
Therapy Certification Offered Through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Pricing: $1,150
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 8 Private One-Hour Lessons
- 4 Basic Obedience Lessons
- 4 Lessons to Prepare You and Your Dog for the 10-Step AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
- Mini Educator E-Collar
- 20′ Mountain Dog Training Leash
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification is Offered Through the The American Kennel Club (AKC).
Lessons must be paid in full before scheduling.
50% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION of board & train training date. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DROP OFF.
FINANCING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYPAL CREDIT AND AFFIRM.
therapy and CGC PROGRAM pricing
Pricing: $2,800
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash & Off-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 14 Days of Immersive Training
- Dog Will Board In-Home with Professional Trainer
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
- Training Will Be Modified as Needed Based on Therapy Goals
- Off-Leash Recall
- Training in a Variety of Environments Including Store, Towns, Parks, etc.
- Greeting Manners, Door Manners, and Feeding Manners
- Daily Progress Updates
- Mini Educator E-Collar
Therapy Certification Offered Through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
At the completion of the program, the owner will receive a 2 hour training sesion that details the skills their dog has learned and how to maintain their training at home. We want you to be successful, so this program also includes lifetime support!
Pricing: $1,150
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 8 Private One-Hour Lessons
- 4 Basic Obedience Lessons
- 4 Lessons to Prepare You and Your Dog for Their Therapy Evaluation
- Mini Educator E-Collar
- 20′ Mountain Dog Training Leash
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
Therapy Certification Offered Through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.
Pricing: $1,150
Commands Taught: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel (Loose-Leash Walking), Off
What is Included:
- 8 Private One-Hour Lessons
- 4 Basic Obedience Lessons
- 4 Lessons to Prepare You and Your Dog for the 10-Step AKC Canine Good Citizen Test
- Mini Educator E-Collar
- 20′ Mountain Dog Training Leash
- 6 Basic Obedience Commands
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certification is Offered Through the The American Kennel Club (AKC).
Lessons must be paid in full before scheduling.
50% DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED FOR RESERVATION of board & train training date. FULL PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DROP OFF.
FINANCING IS AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYPAL CREDIT AND AFFIRM.
Get started today
Are you interested in having your dog trained by Big Sky K9? Our team would love to help! If you would like to learn more about our dog training programs or have any questions, contact us and one of our dog trainers will reach out.