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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Verified Nonprofit Transparency
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.
Editorial Review
This page was reviewed by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, Clinical Director on April 18, 2026 for accuracy, currency, and clarity. Content is updated when laws or clinical guidance change.