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12/30/2024

Does your dog have the potential to be a therapy dog? Do you enjoy meeting new people?
I provide therapy dog training in the Dover NH area.
Here’s what one person has said

You referred Cindy E to me for therapy dog training. This trainer is exceptional. She loves my animals, loves her work, is detailed thorough and so easy to learn from. I am extremely happy and hope this message gets to
More pple who are looking for a fantastic trainer. Thank you Cindy “Linda P, York, Maine”

12/21/2024

My name is Cindy Ehlers. I'm a therapy dog trainer and certified professional dog trainer through the CCPDT. I have been a volunteer therapy handler since 1997 and have been training therapy & Crisis dog teams since 1999.
I created and developed Animal Assisted Crisis Response to provide emotional support and crisis intervention for people and responders going through difficult times. I am the founder of Hope Animal-Assisted Crisis Response and NATIONAL Crisis Response Canines
I live in Barrington NH and provide training for dogs and their handlers with the potential to be therapy dog teams.
There is a great need in New England and I'm here to help you and your dog help meet the need. Please contact me if you're interested in getting your dog trained or just want to know more about this wonderful modality.

12/21/2024

Therapy Dogs

Dog Personality.
The dog must enjoy people – all kinds of people – but still be
under control (see manners, above). This means that the dog must be happy (not fearful, stressed, or aroused by) being around people who look and act differently than how you look and act at home.
Visits can include rough handling, peculiar gate or movements,
angry yelling, crowded petting, use of healthcare equipment, etc.
Personality is not something that can be taught to a dog. Your dog either has the personality for this work or he doesn’t. We can help dogs feel more comfortable in situations that might be a little anxiety provoking, but we never insist that a dog love being around people when they really don't love that.

Dog Manners.
The dog must have or be able to acquire good basic obedience skills.
sitting when asked, lying down when asked, walking on a loose leash, leaving something alone when asked, staying in place briefly, taking food nicely, Being neutral (casual interest but no approach) when meeting another dog

Handler Skills.
There are two primary areas where handlers need skill: handling their animal, and dealing with clients while handling their animal.
Therapy Dog handling skills are different than other dog sports and activities. Some handler behaviors or cues that are appropriate in other settings are quite inappropriate for therapy dog visiting.
Talking and interacting with people you meet requires one skill set. Talking and interacting with people you meet while being attentive to your dog requires another skill set. You must have or acquire the skill to be able to do two things at once!

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