We have two dogs, one is a registered therapy dog, which is not the same as a service dog and the other in training. We take both everywhere that is pet friendly for socializing including the town squares, Ace Hardware, Home Depot, etc. This teaches them different scents, sounds, etc to not be afraid of and how to behave around people, to sit, no licking or jumping. We encourage petting so they will be comfortable around adults and children. We do not put the therapy dog vest, which says Therapy Dog along with her name, on her unless she is actually working, by visiting a facility where she is helping people.
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