VOLUNTEERING WITH YOUR DOG AS A THERAPY DOG TEAM
The safety of our visitors and volunteer teams is of utmost importance to Ottawa Therapy Dogs. To mitigate risk, we have a comprehensive recruitment process for prospective volunteers to ensure our visits are safe and effective.
If you feel that you and your dog may be interested in becoming a volunteer therapy dog team with Ottawa Therapy Dogs, please read carefully and follow these steps thoroughly to gain a complete understanding of the requirements and process to qualify for this incredible and unique volunteer opportunity.
Step 2
Watch this video to understand how dogs give consent to petting.
Step 3
Step 4
Watch this video to see a demonstration of all the test requirements of the Evaluation that you and your dog must pass.
Step 5
Complete the OTD Self-Assessment. (Mandatory)
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Please submit this form before registering for our Information Session.
Step 6
Register for our next Information Session. (Mandatory)
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Monday, March 2, 2026 at 6:30 pm. Registration and attendance is mandatory in order to proceed to next steps.
Preliminary Steps
What happens after the Information Session?
(Click on the chart for more details)
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