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Team Prerequisites

  • You should be at least 16 years old to work without an adult.
  • People who do not have an animal may also register as NCTD Volunteer.
  • Only domesticated animals may become NCTD therapy animals.
  • Dogs must be at least 1 year old.*
  • Dogs need to be in good health and be current with inoculations.
  • Dogs must have lived with you for at least six months.*
  • Dogs must be reliably housebroken.
  • Dogs must not be trained in bite work.

* Other animals may have different criteria.


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