Accreditation
Certify your therapy dog today
Why does accreditation matter?
Becoming an accredited UK Therapy Dog is essential to ensuring safety, professionalism, and effectiveness in a clinical environment. Accredited therapy dogs provide comfort, reduce anxiety, and create positive experiences for patients, all while meeting industry standards for compliance.
Who can apply?
Accreditation is open to dog owners whose dogs are calm, well-behaved, and enjoy interacting with people in various settings. It’s also perfect for professionals looking to bring a certified therapy dog into their practice to enhance patient care and satisfaction.
The accreditation process
The process begins with an eligibility assessment to confirm your dog meets basic requirements, such as age, health, and temperament. You’ll submit initial documentation, including vaccination records and a behavior assessment. Following this, you and your dog will complete a specialised training program tailored for every environment. This program includes handling techniques for clinical settings and patient interaction strategies.
Once training is complete, your dog will undergo a comprehensive evaluation to confirm readiness. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive official certification recognised by countless organisations. To maintain accreditation, you’ll have access to resources that help you stay compliant, renew certifications, and update documentation as needed.
What you’ll receive
Accreditation includes an official certificate and ID for your therapy dog, access to a documentation portal for compliance tracking, and exclusive discounts on training resources and member perks.
