Luv on a Leash Requirements
Companion animal candidates for Animal-Assisted Therapy must:
Be part of your family for at least six months before applying to this program
Be in good health
Have an even disposition and a calm, tolerant temperament
Be able to handle a variety of environments and travel well in vehicles
Know basic obedience commands: sit, stay, down, heel, come and have good physical self-control
Possess good social skills with all types of people and other animals
Enjoy meeting new people and being handled by strangers
Be well groomed and flea-free
Be at least 12 months old
Companion animal candidates for Animal-Assisted Therapy must NOT:
Have any current injuries, aches or pains
Act aggressively towards humans or avoid human touch
Act aggressively towards animals
Bark or growl excessively
Fight with other dogs
Dislike loud noises
Chase cats/rabbits
Jump on furniture or people
Beg for food
Get car sick
Bite people
Have fleas
Eat a raw protein diet