ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

You and your dog must pass the TDI EVALUATION FOR SUITABILITY TO BECOME A POTENTIAL THERAPY DOG/HANDLER TEAM. For more information on the Test Requirements, please view our Testing Requirements page.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

All TDI Therapy Dogs are required to meet the following health requirements before being registered:

1) Annual Check-up attested to by your Veterinarian within the past year.

2) Mandatory Rabies Vaccine (1, 2, OR 3 YEAR - MUST BE GIVEN BY A VETERINARIAN)

3) An initial series of core Distemper, Hepatitis, and Parvovirus Vaccinations.

4) A negative Fecal Exam must have been done within the past year.

5) A negative Heartworm test must have been done within the past year unless there is no heartworm present in the area or if the dog is on preventative medication.

LIMITED REGISTRATION (UNITED STATES ONLY)

If there are no Evaluators within 4 hours driving distance from your location, you may apply for Limited Registration by sending your request with an Administration fee of $10.00 to TDI along with the following:

1) A copy of your AKC-CGC test form or Certificate for your dog (which must have been awarded within 3 months of your application and conducted by an AKC Obedience Judge) and a letter from the AKC Obedience Judge attesting to the absolute mental soundness of your dog. We will not accept evaluations from a person who is a CGC evaluator.

For additional information and details on the AKC’s CGC Test call or write:

The American Kennel Club
Attn.: CGC Dept.
PO Box 900064   

Raleigh, NC   27675-9064 
Phone: (919) 816-3894

E-mail: cgc@akc.org

Website: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/index.cfm

2) A letter of recommendation from an Animal Health Care Professional (Veterinarian).

3) Letter(s) of recommendation from any institution(s) you are planning to visit. Letters should be on the facility’s letterhead and must include a statement that they would welcome visitations from you and your dog.

Once TDI receives these materials, we will review your application and contact you.

To view the Health Requirements all TDI Dogs must meet, please see the “Associate Membership” section above.

LIMITED REGISTRATION (FOREIGN APPLICANTS)

If there are no Evaluators in your country, you may apply for Limited Registration by sending your request with an Administration fee of $10.00 to TDI along with the following:

1) A copy of your test form or Certificate for your dog (which must have been awarded within 3 months of your application) and a letter from an Obedience Judge - attesting to the absolute mental soundness of your dog. Your dog must be Evaluated by an Obedience Judge who is registered through an accredited Kennel Club in your country.

2) A letter of recommendation from an Animal Health Care Professional (Veterinarian).

3) Letter(s) of recommendation from any institution(s) you are planning to visit. Letters should be on the facility’s letterhead and must include a statement that they would welcome visitations from you and your dog.

Once TDI receives these materials, we will review your application and contact you.

To view the Health Requirements all TDI Dogs must meet, please see the “Associate Membership” section above.