How to Register a Therapy Dog

If you're thinking about turning your Pit Bull into a therapy dog, you'll want to make sure that you follow all the guidelines and regulations. You want to make sure that your dog shows the true colors of the breed. You want yoru dog to be a mascot, as when people see well-behaved and friendly Pit Bulls out in public, they see one more reason to allow these dogs their rights as pets.

Because Pit Bulls are very loving, intelligent, and people pleasing dogs, they make great therapy dogs. Although, not all Pit Bulls are ready to walk into a nursing home or into a hospital with sick children, there are many that who have the ease and temperaments to make perfect therapy dogs.

If you think that your dog is one of those dogs who will be calm, perform fun tricks, and entertain and ease people, then you'll definitely want to consider turning him into a pet therapy dog.

You'll first want to contact a local dog trainer who can perform a "Canine Good Citizen" test on your dog. Basically, the dog will need to know basic obedience, like sit, lay down, and stay. If you are having trouble finding someone, you can check out the Delta Society website to find someone locally who can certify your dog with a CGC certification.

Once your dog has earned his CGC certification, you'll want to have him pet therapy certified. The Delta Society, or another pet therapy program like Therapy Dogs International or The Foundation for Pet-Provided Therapy, will need to certify your dog for therapy.

Once your dog has been certified, wait for the proper badges and vests to come in the mail, and you're ready to take your dog to hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and hospice centers.

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Pit Bulls Make Great Therapy Dogs

Even though Pit Bulls and similar bully breeds have a bad reputation, they actually make really good pet therapy dogs. These dogs are loving, intelligent, gentle, and happy to please.

When it comes to proper training and care, you can make a Pit Bull a great pet therapy dog that will behave wonderfully and bring large smiles on the faces of the sick, elderly, and young.

If you are interested in turning your Pit Bull into a therapy dog, there are a few steps that you must follow to have your dog properly certified, but the most important thing that you can do is to train and socialize your dog properly.

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As long as your dog knows what he's supposed to be doing, he'll be great.

Keep in mind that these dogs are very goofy dogs, so it always brings a smile to anyone's face, if you can get your dog to do a cute and fun trick.



Pet therapy dogs are there to help bring some relief, love, and a stress-free time in the mind and life of someone in a nursing home or hospital. At times, these dogs may go to schools, libraries, or other events.

Pit Bulls make great pet therapy dogs, as long as they're in the hands of capable owners. These dogs are not always killers, and that's what the public needs to see.



Pit Bull and Roomba

This is probably one of my favorite videos, and I love sharing it with Pit Bull lovers.

I can't believe that I haven't thought to post it here, but since I have, here I am.

Please watch and enjoy this poor Pit Bull, a cat, and a roomba vaccuum.



You've gotta love Sharky. He's such a patient Pit Bull.

Pit Bull Decals

I love my Pit Bull, and find that the breed is probably my favorite (as tied with a Yorkie... Yea I know...). I am not a big fan of vehicles slathered in decals, and I'm certainly not a huge fan of the family decals or monogram decals that are so popular on cars. But, I do want to show off my love and affiliation to the Pit Bull breed.

And, if you have never had a Pit or a bully, you just don't know what all the fuss is about, and it's certainly hard to explain.

But, for those of you who know the deal and love their dogs, you may want to purchase a car decal featuring your favorite breed.

There are many different sellers and option on eBay for Pit Bull car decals. You will find whole body stickers, head only, cropped ear Pit Bulls, and natural ear Pit Bulls. There are so many different options and variations of Pit Bull vehicle decals, that you may find yourself hunting for the perfect one.

A Pit Bull’s Plea

You made me what I am today,

Courage at its best.

You wanted me to know no fear,

A cut above the rest.

Not only did I master that,

I’ve thrown in loyalty too.

Look past my eyes into my soul,

You know I’d die for you.

I’ll watch you kids and your house,

Your praise will be my crown.

Ask what you will I’ll do my best,

I’ll never let you down.

But some of you don’t like me,

I’m sure I don’t know why.

The only thing I’m guilty of

Is courage, love, and try.

But still they want to see me go,

They want my breed to end.

Will you sit idly by,

You whom I call a friend?

You made me what I am today,

you never saw me waiver.

I’ve done my best to keep you safe.

Won’t you please return the favor.

Training A Pit Bull

When teaching basic commands, you want to make sure that you have your dog's attention. You want to elliminate any and all distractions from the room. Avoid other animals, people, toys, sounds, and smells. You want to have your dog's full and undivided attention. If there are other things around to distract your dog, you are setting him up to fail.

You want to start with one command at a time. When you think that the dog has mastered the command, you want to add one distraction-a simple one, and work through that.

When you think that the dog has mastered one command, add another.

The key is to have short training sessions several times throughout the day. When you train for hours a day, you set your dog up to fail. Dogs are like children; they get bored easily. When they get bored, they don't listen, which will definitely frustrate you and then them.

Remember that Pit Bulls and bully breed dogs are stubborn and hard headed. You want to be stern, repetitive, and consistant when training a bully. They tend to catch on faster with positive reinforcements, love, and treats.

Air Kong Squeaker Toys

Kong toys have always been a favorite toy among tough chewers, but the Air Kong toys just aren't as durable... They're still great toys that will entertain your pet for a good time.

These squeaker toys tend to entice dogs to play because not only are they a ball, but they squeak like fun plush toys.

My Bull Mastiff loves these toys. She has the football and the large tennis ball. They are probably her favorite toys.