Leos at Work : Therapy Work

Leonbergers excel at Therapy Work. Their innate fondness of people combined with their gentleness (a direct result of good training) make them excellent candidates for therapy work.

The two most common Therapy Dog certifications are conducted by Therapy Dogs International and by the Delta Society. There are many other organizations which can provide you with information on therapy work. Research the ones in your region to find where you and your Leonberger's talents can best be put to use.

The Leonberger Club of America also provides a Leonberger Therapy Award (LTA) to recognize all Leos and their owners who have made a significant effort to share their love with others. The recipients of the award will receive a certificate of recognition, a letter of congratulations, a 4" patch to be worn on a therapy vest, and the right to use the initials "LTA" (Leonberger Therapy Award) after the dog's name.

Dogs eligible for this award must be over one year of age, have passed a Canine Good Citizen test after one year of age, submit a Therapy Registration form, be an active member of any recognized national, state, or local therapy organization, and have documented proof of a minimum of 50 therapy visits. For more information concerning this award, please contact John McRae at 603-253-4439.