About CertifyTherapyDog.orgAcerca de CertifyTherapyDog.org
An Accredited Member of the TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group — your trusted resource for therapy dog education and certification guidance since 2016.Un Miembro Acreditado del Grupo de Proveedores de Salud TheraPetic® — su recurso confiable para educación y certificación de perros de terapia desde 2016.
🌟 Our VisionNuestra Visión
A world where every family understands therapy dog certification — the process, the requirements, and the difference between therapy dogs, service dogs, and support animals.Un mundo donde cada familia entiende la certificación de perros de terapia.
🎯 Our MissionNuestra Misión
To provide clear, accurate education about therapy dog programs and clinically reviewed documentation — backed by Licensed Clinical Doctors and verified through HIPAA-compliant assessments.Proporcionar educación clara y precisa sobre programas de perros de terapia y documentación revisada clínicamente.
Our Clinical TeamNuestro Equipo Clínico
Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC
Founder & Clinical Director · The Service Animal Expert™Fundador y Director Clínico
Dr. Patrick Fisher founded TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group in 2016. His doctoral research at Walden University validated the therapeutic outcomes of support animal intervention for anxiety.El Dr. Patrick Fisher fundó TheraPetic® Healthcare Provider Group en 2016.
Ryan Gaughan, BA, CSDT #6202
Executive Director · AuthorDirector Ejecutivo · Autor
Ryan Gaughan serves as Executive Director. As one of fewer than 10 active CSDT-certified trainers worldwide (Certification #6202 via IACP), he oversees all training evaluations and operations.Ryan Gaughan se desempeña como Director Ejecutivo.
Part of the TheraPetic® NetworkParte de la Red TheraPetic®
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Transparencia Verificada
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Verified Nonprofit Transparency
Transparencia Verificada
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, finances, and leadership are publicly verified by Candid (formerly GuideStar) — the leading source of nonprofit transparency data.