Therapy Dog Training Classes
Classes take place at A Dog’s Life’s Learning & Enrichment Center - 455 Lake Michigan Dr NW Suite 15, Grand Rapids, MI 49534.
We require the following vaccines: Distemper/Parvo (2nd round for puppies), Bordetella, Rabies (for dogs over 4 months), and a Negative Fecal Exam. Fecal exams can take a few days to process, so please plan accordingly.
Registration is only guaranteed upon payment. You can view all of our class policies here.
Pre-Therapy Training Class
Monday 9/15 at 6:00pm with Nikki
In this 4 week course, you and your dog will learn the skills, steps and information needed to become a certified therapy dog team, and the final week will include the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Cost is $129
Previous training with A Dog’s Life or instructor approval is required, and dogs entering class must be over a year old.
Therapy Certification Class
Monday 10/20 at 5:00pm with Nikki
This 6 week course will meet in a new location each week to practice your skills in real-life scenarios and with real-life distractions. The final week will include the evaluation required to become a certified therapy dog team. Cost is $199
Dogs entering class must have taken a Pre-Therapy Training Class, passed a Canine Good Citizen test, or received instructor approval.