Director of Admissions, Jeff Brain, recently had his two beagles, Jack and Jake, therapy-certified.
By Brendan O.
The Family Foundation School congratulates Jack and Jake, along with their owner, Jeff Brain, on becoming certified therapy dogs. The certification was awarded by Therapy Dogs International (TDI).
The pair of beagles are 15 months old and passed the test with flying colors. The test has all of the same requirements as the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test as well as some further requirements that would prove the two able to work in various locations such as hospitals, schools, and nursing homes.
The dogs must be outgoing and friendly to all people and other animals. They must be accepting and friendly, particularly towards strangers and children and other pets.
Brain and his wife love beagles and have had several before Jack and Jake. They noticed early on how smart the two were as puppies; they learned quickly and had a loving temperament.
Jack and Jake received special praise from the evaluator and will continue training to improve their skills. Brain brings the two into the school on a regular basis and the students and staff love them.
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I Love beagles! They are so cute…..but there is no better dog than a labrador for pet therapy!!!!!. That is why they are used for the deaf, blind and now big time for the disabled of war veterans. It would be so great that The Family Foundation School could keep a lab on campus and those that would be interested could take on the job of feeding and caring. Its just my thoughts since we have had 3 labradors they love people and are so willing to please.
The bottom line all dogs are great/and Dogs rule!
Mj