Where can I get my dog certified? And more
Here are some organizations that can help you get your dog certified. It is not a complete list.
Alliance of Therapy Dogs – therapydogs.com
An international registry of certified therapy dog teams based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It provides testing, certification, registration, support, and insurance for members who volunteer with their dogs in animal-assisted activities.
Quincy, a 10-year-old therapy dog, receives a pet from Anne Olmsted at the Avow healthcare campus in Naples, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Coastline K9 – coastlinek9.com/therapy-training.
Therapy dog training focuses on obedience, calmness, and controlled socialization to meet certification standards. Coastline K9 specializes in other canine programs.
Pet Partners – petpartners.org
Dedicated to bringing comfort and joy to individuals through our pets as therapy charity.
Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs – goldenpaws.org
Provides education and community outreach in support of the mission through therapy and ambassador dog programs.
Naples Canine Concierge – Naplescanineconcierge.com
The program is through the American Kennel Club. Certification allows visits to nursing homes, hospices and children’s hospitals.
Beesley’s Paw Prints – Unitedwaylee.org/beesleys-paw-prints
Registered therapy dog volunteers through United Way in Lee, Hendry and Glades counties
This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Becoming a pet therapist is rewarding, and a time investment