Notification of testing a dog’s suitability for therapy work

date: 01.12.2016

category: News

On the basis of a decision by the Professional Committee of the Tačke pomagačke Society we notify testing of a dog’s suitability for therapy work.

The testing will be carried out on Sunday, 29 January 2017 at the Society’s premises at Šmartinska cesta 152 in Ljubljana.

Information about the suitability of dogs for therapy work can be found on the website www.tačkepomagačke.si -see: Join us.

On the basis of a decision by the Professional Committee of the Tačke pomagačke Society we notify testing of a dog’s suitability for therapy work.

The testing will be carried out on Sunday, 29 January 2017 at the Society’s premises at Šmartinska cesta 152 in Ljubljana.

The cost of testing is 35 EUR. Payment must be made by 20 January 2017 at the latest to the bank account SI56 0202 7025 6690 427, BIC (SWIFT): LJBASI2X, namen (purpose): testiranje (testing). Naslov (address): Društvo Tačke pomagačke, Šmartinska c. 152, Ljubljana.

Information about the suitability of dogs for therapy work can be found on the website www.tackepomagacke.si  -see: Join us.

The number of candidates for testing is limited. A personal discussion with the handlers will be carried out by a committee for the selection of candidates for a trainee-handler of a therapy dog. Of the candidates who successfully complete the testing and discussion, 15 will be selected as trainees to become therapy pairs.

Candidates are obliged to include with their application for testing:

  • a motivational letter, which must include a short biography, and state how much time will be given to voluntary work, the reasons for wishing to become a voluntary worker, and where the candidate could work as a future therapy pair.

Also obligatory enclosures for the dog:

  • a copy of the pedigree or for mixed breeds a copy of the passport,
  • proof of having passed the A or B-BH examination,
  • the CRP entry (Central Registry of Dogs) showing that the dog does not have the status of a dangerous dog.

The age of the dog: at least 12 months.

Only those candidates who have paid the cost of testing in due time and have supplied a complete application will be invited for testing (with instructions enclosed).

Applications from active pensioners are welcome.

Applications from candidates will be accepted up to 20 January 2017 inclusive at the address: