Compare AAT programs
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DOGTORS
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Our teams are CERTIFIED, not just registered. That's because they are trained & educated, not just tested.
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We provide the most comprehensive training available.
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Our class fee is $75, and there are scholarships available to those who qualify.
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As a Team of DOGTORS, there are NO annual fees, dues or other costs..... EVER!
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No class fee for teams replacing an animal partner.
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No other organization to maintain a membership with.
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Personal, professional obedience / behavioral training and consultation available for our teams is included.
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Our community service goes beyond helping humans: "Medical Mutts & Associates" has been created to promote adoptions through shelters and rescues by DOGTORS Animal-Assisted Therapy.
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DOGTORS is also a worldwide provider of professional AAT training, which is also available to our Teams for $25 (normal course fee is $125).
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Best of all, our AAT services are always provided for free to the community.
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Best Friends (Ohio)
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Purpose? The teams are actually registered through a different organization.
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Paying TWICE? Yearly organizational fees must be paid to TWO groups when only one is required.
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No local control with registrar.
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Limited facilities that will accept 'registered' teams.
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The Delta Society
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Registered, not Certified.
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Total fees starting out around or above $100 with yearly dues.
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Not accepted in all facilities.
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Limited team-only liability.
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Very limited training.
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Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI)
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Registered, not certified
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Annual dues (approx $35/yr).
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Very restrictive (i.e. no physical therapy use)
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No training (testing only)
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Not accepted in many facilities.
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