| | - Note to Teachers:
- A Professional Therapy Dog
- What is a Professional Therapy Dog?
- To be certified as a professional therapy dog through Therapy Dogs International, Inc., a dog must pass 10 steps of the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen Test as well as additional requirements from Therapy Dogs International, Inc.
- Why have a therapy dog at school?
- And now……..here’s Mocha!
- Mocha loves kids of all ages!!!
- From the very young…
- …to the young at heart!
- Mocha thinks it’s GREAT to go to the principal’s office!
- ...Mocha even gets along with cows!
- Can I pet Mocha?
- First, always ask for permission before you pet Mocha.
- Second, reach your hand out with the palm side down and your fingers relaxed and let Mocha smell you…this is how she gets to know you.
- Third, pet her on the chest or below her chin.
- Once Mocha is comfortable with you, you can pet her on her back, neck, and ears. Try to stay away from petting the top of her head until she gets to know you better…this is her least favorite spot for petting because she can’t see what’s going on.
- And finally, enjoy your experience with Mocha. She loves and respects you and she hopes that you will love and respect her, too!
- Will there ever be a time when I won’t be able to pet Mocha?
- I am not comfortable around dogs. Should I feel afraid when Mocha is nearby?
- Help! I am allergic to dogs. What should I do?
- What if I see Mocha in the hallway?
- If you see Mocha in the hallway while your class is walking to lunch, library, etc…, please do not talk to her…that would only get you in trouble with your teacher! Instead, feel free to give Mocha a friendly silent wave with your hand.
- Does Mocha know any tricks?
- Will I ever be able to give Mocha a treat?
- Can I give Mocha commands?
- When will Mocha be at school?
- Where is Mocha’s classroom?
- Let’s make it a GREAT school year!
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