Maggie, THDA
Handler: Linda
Programs
Certifications our teams earn
Beyond our own evaluation and training, our teams pursue national recognition through the American Kennel Club and the R.E.A.D. reading program.
American Kennel Club
AKC Therapy Dog titles
The AKC Therapy Dog™ program awards an official title to dogs who have worked to improve the lives of the people they visit. It recognizes dogs and owners who have given their time volunteering as a therapy team. To earn the title, dogs must meet experience and eligibility requirements, and it can be awarded at several levels.
Our dogs have earned AKC Therapy Dog (THD), AKC Therapy Dog Advanced (THDA) and AKC Therapy Dog Excellent (THDX) designations. Here are some of our past and present dogs who have earned levels of their therapy dog title.
Luna, THDX
Handler: Robyn
Bella, THDA
Handler: Diana
Scotty, THDX
Handler: Robyn
Drover, THDA
Handler: Lydia
Mugsy, THD
Handler: Joni
Beau, THDA
Handler: Linda
Ranger, THD
Handler: Tammy
Forest, THD
Handler: Amanda
Ian, THDX
Handler: Karen
Chase, THD
Handler: Karen
Raider, THD
Handler: Stacey
Cheyenne, THD
Handler: Rose
Chase, THD
Handler: Lynda
Cinder, THD
Handler: Steve & Jan
Lt. Dan, THD
Handler: Amanda
Intermountain Therapy Animals
The R.E.A.D. Program
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program helps improve children's reading and communication skills through a powerful method: reading aloud to a dog.
R.E.A.D. volunteers are working therapy dog teams that visit schools, libraries and other settings as reading companions for children. Teams must complete the certification training and be active with a registered therapy dog organization to earn the R.E.A.D. designation.
R.E.A.D. certified teams are marked with a badge on our Our Teams page.