Therapy Dogs International (TDI) Test

The Saturday, February 23, 2013 Therapy Dog International Test has been cancelled.

Therapy Dog International (TDI): The test is designed to simulate visitations at a facility with a therapy dog. This test reflects situations and should be helpful in evaluating the potential therapy dog.

The TDI test is divided into two phases and has 13 test individual testing exercises.

Phase I

Begins with testing of all of the applicants in a group, excluding the part where the dog will be handled by a stranger out of the sight of the handler.

Phase II

The dog will be tested on an individual basis. For more details, review testing requirements

Additional rules for TDI testing

1. Dogs must be tested on a plain buckle collar or harness. Training collars, training harnesses, halties or any other corrective training devices are not permitted during testing or visiting as a TDI-registered Therapy Dog.
2. Dogs must be a minimum of one year old to be tested.
3. Handlers under 18 years of age must have a parent/legal guardian present.

Upcoming Tests

No Tests Currently Planned

Location: 2nd Level at Western Avenue

On the day of the test, you must check in at the testing site before 8:30 a.m.

Pre-registration and payment is required

You must submit copy of current dog license & copy of current rabies certificate
*photocopy of tags are not acceptable for dog license or rabies*

Copies should be faxed to 412-321-4664 Attn: TDI Dept. or mailed to:
Western Pa Humane Society
Attn.: TDI Dept.
1101 Western Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15233

Please contact 412-321-4625 ext. 234 or email behaviorhotline@wpahumane.org for assistance with registration

Western PA Humane Society training courses teach you & your dog the skills & behaviors needed to prepare for the test. View our classes