Can my stroke alert service dog also be a certified therapy dog?

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10# service dog warns me of strokes.strokes come months apart.Can my dog be a loved and petted care center dog too.being told she can't be both.she has never failed to warn me. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 2 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If you would like to get Mandie certified as a therapy dog there are certain requirements that have to be met. There are many organizations that can help you get her certified. Dogs have to be spayed/neutered, have a negative stool test, on flea/tick and heartworm prevention and up to date on vaccinations. Most organizations are local and your Vet can likely point you in the direction of an organization to get her certified. Or the internet can be helpful. I do not see why she can't be a therapy dog and a medical alert dog for you. She probably can not be used for others as a medical alert dog. Those dogs are usually trained from puppy-hood by other non-profit organizations. I hope this helps!

Can my stroke alert service dog also be a certified therapy dog?

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