Therapy Dog Training

For therapy dog training, repeat the same setup until the behavior is reliable before adding distractions. Step-by-step training flow with practical repetition cues.

Most progress with therapy dog training comes from repeating small wins daily, not from one long weekend session.

Practical tips

For Therapy Dog Training, keep criteria clear and celebrate small wins.

• Say the cue once; repeating teaches your dog to wait for a louder version.
• Reward the instant the behavior happens, not after your dog walks away.
• If progress stalls, simplify the step before adding distractions.
• Short daily reps beat one long session for therapy dog training.