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The following are examples of what your dog should be able
to do to pass a therapy dog test:
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Sit,
down, stay, and come on command
- Accept a friendly stranger
- Accept being petted by a stranger
- Accept children and the elderly
- Be clean and well groomed
- Walk close on a loose leash
- Walk through a crowd of people
- Be neutral or mildly positive to another dog
- Recover well from startling distractions
- Not panic during group hugs or restrained hugs
- Put up with angry yelling and getting bumped
- Be able to handle wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches
- Leave food alone on command
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