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About Us
Therapy Dogs International, Chapter 200 volunteer handlers and their dogs are active in Sioux Falls and the surrounding
communities. They give of their time and talents to visit those wanting the companionship and the fuzzy touch of a canine friend.
The human part of the volunteer team must train, test and care for their precious therapy dog. They must be able to provide
visiting time according to each individual’s schedule and responsibilities at home and at work. Junior handlers, handlers and dogs
with challenges are encouraged to test for certification.
The canine part of the team must possess an unquestionable temperament – calm, caring and comfortable with children,
seniors, adults and teens. Temperament is usually innate! They must be “trainable” in the other elements required for TDI
certification (click on “Contact us" above). The special pets may be purebreds or mixed breeds and must be at least a year old.
As volunteers, we may not receive any remuneration for our services. Handling our dogs in various facilities is a gift of our
handlers given from the heart. Our certified dogs have big hearts as well and thoroughly enjoy their time with others.
YOU CAN JOIN THIS WONDERFUL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS – WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GOOD DOGS AND
HANDLERS TO HELP WITH THE MANY FACILITIES WE VISIT!! To learn more visit Therapy Dogs International for
requirements for certification as a handler/dog team. For more information on testing dates click on the contact us page above and
we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Scroll down below to see a slideshow of our dogs
Therapy Dogs in Action
Retirement Homes
Tail Waggin Tutors
Austin's last day at Rosa parks for 2011-2012 school year
Hospitals
Grief Therapy
