Any dog lover can testify to this truth and science backs it up with ample evidence. By their companionship alone, dogs reduce our blood pressure, slow our heart rates, accelerate healing, and provide immeasurable comfort.

At K9to5 National Dog Therapy Registry, we want to bring the healing effect of dogs’ unconditional love into the lives of more people.

Want to get involved? Become a registered member or a dog therapy team evaluator.

Who We Are

 K9to5 National Dog Therapy Registry is a national therapy dog organization committed to enriching the lives of those in nursing homes, hospitals, schools, and more.

Why We Are Different

Stability Standards

Safety is our number one priority. To be successful, dog therapy visits need to be safe and enjoyable for everyone, including the dog. Using our unique Stability Standards, our evaluators assess both the temperament and obedience skills of dogs to ensure all our canine therapy team members are well suited to the job.

Affordability

We want therapy dog work to be affordable to as many people as possible, but without sacrificing safety. That’s why our organization is built on a model that allows for high safety standards at a affordable cost.

Accessibility

Any certified dog trainer with current business insurance can sign up to become an evaluator with us (provided they are not already involved with another dog therapy organization). That means thousands of qualified people across the country—and the opportunity for you to become a therapy dog handler (or team) regardless of where you live.

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