LEGACY THERAPY DOGS

Yes! We have a comprehensive insurance policy that covers all of the Legacy Therapy Dog Teams when they are volunteering at your event. We can provide a copy of this policy upon request.

We specialize in training regular pets ans setting the foundation for therapy dog training. We do not offer service dog training. Service dogs are individually trained to perform specific tasks for one person with a disability and have public access rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Therapy Dogs, on the other hand, are trained to provide comfort to a wide range of people, not just one specific person. They are owned by their handler and they visit places where they are invited [schools, libraries, workplaces etc]. They do not have the same access rights as service dogs. If you are still unsure, we are always happy to help explain the difference.

The journey beings with training! Most prospective teams start by completing the basic obedience course through our sister organization; Legacy Dog Training. After successfully completing that course, you'll be invited to join Legacy Therapy Dogs as a member and being preparing for certification. The certification process includes attending advanced training regularly, passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, completing supervised therapy dog visits and receiving official approval from our Founders and Board of Directors. Our goal is to provide the community with only the best and highest trained therapy dogs and by completing this process, we ensure that every team is confident, well-prepared and ready to represent Legacy within our community.

Not necessarily. If your dog has already received formal obedience training , you may schedule a skills test with our head trainer. Dogs who demonstrate the required skills and temperament may be eligible to pass out of the class.

No. We welcome dogs of all breeds. Therapy Dog work is based on a dongs temperament, behavior and ability to remain calm and friendly - not their breed.

Dogs must be at least one year old before becoming certified as a Legacy Therapy Dog team. This helps us ensure that they have the maturity needed to be the best version of themselves. Younger dogs are welcome to begin training and developing their skills before they are one year old.

The timeline caries for every team and depends on your dogs readiness, attendance at Advanced training and volunteer availability for supervised visits. Most teams complete the certification process over the course of 6 months to a year, allowing time to build confidence and experience before becoming certified.

Certification is the end of the journey - its just the beginning. Here at Legacy Therapy Dogs, we believe that ongoing training and education are essential to maintaining safe, confident, and effective therapy dog teams.Throughout the career of the dog, certified teams participate in continuing education through regular advanced training classes designed to reinforce skills, introduce new challenges and prepare teams to for the wide variety of environments and situations they may encounter during therapy dog visits.Certified teams are also expected to remain active by regularly volunteering at Legacy Therapy Dog visits. This combination of continuing education and real works experience helps ensure that our teams continue to grow while providing safe, professional, and meaningful interactions for the communities we serve.Our commitment to lifelong learning is one the things that sets Legacy Therapy Dogs apart. We strongly believe the the best therapy dog teams never stop learning, and we're proud to support our teams throughout the career of their dog.

Our training center is located at 5101 52nd Avenue Moline Il.This building is located less than 2 miles from the Moline Walmart and Moline Farm and Fleet.