About Inland Empire Therapy Dogs

What they offer

Inland Empire Therapy Dogs is an all-volunteer nonprofit that brings certified therapy dog teams to hospitals, care centers, schools and community settings in the Inland Empire.

Training

Its Therapy Dog Prep Class is led by a professional trainer and meets on the first three Tuesdays of each month in the early evening at the Redlands Senior Center on West Lugonia Avenue. Dogs should arrive with some basic obedience, and registration is required before class. Experienced teams mentor new handlers, and the organization offers evaluation and certification testing through national therapy dog programs.

Good to know

The group does not charge for training; it asks newly certified teams to give back by volunteering their visits.