About the organization
Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) A non-profit organization established in 1976 in NJ
Therapy Dogs International (TDI®) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers
and their Therapy Dogs for visitations to institutions, facilities, and any other place where
Therapy Dogs are needed.
How we work
Preparation comes first
The volunteer dog/handler teams are tested by our qualified evaluators. The TDI test has been
developed for the qualification of dogs and their handlers as to their suitability in working with all
types of populations in various settings.
The passing of our TDI test
The TDI test criteria was developed to show us the suitability of the handlers and their dogs to
be potential therapy dog teams.
In service
Handler and dog teams at work
Candid moments from volunteer visits, shared in the spirit of the work we do together.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
TAIL WAGGIN’ TUTORS®
Children Reading to Dogs “Tail Waggin’ Tutors”Advanced testing is available after certain qualifications are met (this test is presently notmandatory, but it is highly recommended for volunteers who work with children)
Disaster Stress Relief Dog Program (DSR)
After meeting pre-qualifications a mandatory “DSR Test” is given, with the additionalrequirement of the successful completion of courses pertaining to the subject of responding inthe aftermath of a disaster.
